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Preferred Citation

Powhatan Robertson Journal, Special Collections Research Center, William & Mary Libraries

Biographical / Historical

Powhatan Roberton attended William & Mary in 1814/1815 and 1816. He was the brother of Wyndham Robertson.

Scope and Contents

This collection consists of a journal kept by Robertson while a student at William & Mary in 1816. He mentions engaging in social activities within town, places within town such as the "Old Capitol," and sometimes refers to lectures. He frequently writes about women.

A transcription of this journal was published in the William & Mary Quarterly, Vol. 11, No. 1 (Jan.,1931), pp. 61-68. A typed transcription is included with the original.

Related Material

University Archives Faculty-Alumni File Collection

Subjects and Indexing Terms

• College of William and Mary--Alumni and alumnae
• College of William and Mary--History--19th century
• College of William and Mary--Students
• College of William and Mary--Students--Social life and customs
• Williamsburg (Va.)--History--19th century

General

This journal was removed from the Faculty-Alumni File in 2016.