M.C. Webb Diary 1942-1953

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
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Summary

Extent:
0.02
Creator:
Webb, M.C. arrangement

Background

Scope and content:

Diary of M.C. Webb of Virginia, 1942 to 1953, titled: "“a line or two a day.” M.C. Webb mentions her chores around the house, part-time work in a shop, going to church, singing in a chorus, reading, attending plays and concerts, visiting with friends, and helping with the war efforts. Also mentions correspondence and visits with her son Robert, who was a fighter pilot during World War II. All entries are very shot and often abbreviated. The following information was provided by the seller and has not been verified at this point: "Robert Webb, the son of M.C. Webb was a staff sergeant in the Army Air Corps. He shot down a German plane and was in 10 raids over Sicily and Italy. He received a medal from the Department of War. He is frequently mentioned in this diary."For a more detailed description and excerpts, both provided by the seller, please see folder link below.

Biographical / historical:

Information about this individual or organization may be available in the Special Collections Research Center Wiki:http://scrc.swem.wm.edu/wiki/index.php/M._C._Webb Further information about this individual or organization may be available in the Special Collections Research Center Wiki: <a href="http://scrc.swem.wm.edu/wiki/index.php/M.C. Webb">http://scrc.swem.wm.edu/wiki/index.php/M.C. Webb</a>.

Acquisition information:
The materials were acquired by Special Collections Research Center on 11/17/2009.
Physical description:
1 volume.

Indexed terms

Subjects:
Women--Diaries.
Diaries