Inventory of the M.C. Webb Diary 1942-1953
A Collection in the
Special Collections Research Center
Accession Number Mss. Acc. 2009.531
Earl Gregg Swem Library, College of William and Mary
Special CollectionsEarl Gregg Swem Library
College of William and Mary
Williamsburg, Virginia 23187-8794
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Administrative Information
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open to all researchers.
Conditions Governing Use
Before publishing quotations or excerpts from any materials, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.
Preferred Citation
M.C. Webb Diary, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.
Acquisition Information
The materials were acquired by Special Collections Research Center on 11/17/2009.
Processing Information
Accessioned and minimally processed in November 2009 by Ute Schechter, Warren E. Burger Archivist.
Biographical Note
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>.
Scope and Contents
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.
Index Terms
- Diaries
- Virginia--Social life and customs--20th century
- Women--Diaries.
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Significant Places Associated With the Collection
- Virginia--Social life and customs--20th century