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Preferred Citation:

Diary (Asia), Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.

Acquisition Information:

Acc. 2014.243 was received by Special Collections by U.S.P.S. on 2/20/2014.

Processing Information:

Accessioned and minimally described by Tim Eklund, Special Collections staff, in January 2015.

Scope and Contents

This collection consists of one diary containing thoughts transcribed by an unknown author during a 1982 trip to Asia, with trips to Thailand, India, and Hong Kong. The author comments on the scenery and the locals. Much of the diary concerns Les — the author's significant other and travel companion who left as tensions rose between them. The author's travels, thoughts, and interactions with locals are increasingly bitter and lonely after Les departed. The seller of the diary alludes that the author and Les were lesbian partners but this has not been confirmed. Only about a third of the diary contains entries.

Arrangement of Materials:

This collection is not yet fully arranged and described. Researchers may wish to consult with a staff member for further information in advance of using the collection.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

• Asia--Description and travel
• Diaries
• Gay and lesbian studies--United States--History