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Custodial History:

The seller found these diaries in a rental property in Jacksonville, Florida, in ca. 2003.

Preferred Citation:

Jason A. Eubank Diaries, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.

Acquisition Information:

Purchase.

Processing Information:

Accessioned and minimally processed in December 2009 by Ute Schechter, Warren E. Burger Archivist.

Biographical Information:

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Scope and Contents

4 diaries, 1925-1926, 1942-1943, and 1946-1947 of Nathan A. Eubank of Pulaski, Prospect, Nolensville and Nashville, Tennesse. According to information recorded in the 1925-1926 volume, Eubank began keeping diaries in 1923. He titled the 1925-1926 diary: "A record of my daily writings of things I learn know and see. Volume No. 3." The entries are often lengthy and include comments on weather, health, family, happenings in the community as well as opinions and statements on local, national and international events.

Included are a few loose notes and drafts of letters, and a 8x10 photograph of Nathan A. Eubank.

Arrangement of Materials:

Minimal processing was applied to this collection.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

• Diaries
• Tennessee--Social life and customs