Philip P. Hines Diary and Bible

Access and use

Location of collection:
College of William and Mary
Special Collections Research Center
Earl Gregg Swem Library
College of William and Mary
400 Landrum Drive
PO 8795
Williamsburg, VA 23187-8795
Contact for questions and access:
Phone: (757) 221-3090
Fax: (757) 221-5440
Restrictions:

Collection is open to all researchers. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.

Terms of access:

Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.

Preferred citation:

Philip P. Hines Diary, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.

Summary

Extent:
0.25 Linear Feet
Creator:
Hines, Philip P. (Dr.)
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Philip P. Hines Diary, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.

Background

Scope and content:

Diary of Philip P. Hines who had a Quartz claim near New Town, California. Dr. Hines visits Rough and Ready and Nevada, California. During 1851, Hines was too ill with pain and bowel problems to work his claim, so worked for one month as a physician in the hospital. The diary tells of his illness, attempts to get money so he can go home, and feelings about the depravity of the town. Dr. Hines states that he prays to God each day to allow him to see his family before he dies. Includes Hines' 1828 Bible, 2.5" x 3.5", with genealogical information.

Biographical / historical:

Philip P. Hines was a physician from Crawford County, Ohio who went to New Town, California to participate in the Gold Rush. He stayed in or near New Town from 1850 to 1851. Further information about this individual or organization may be available in the Special Collections Research Center Wiki: .

Acquisition information:
Purchase.
Physical description:
2 vols.