Walter McWilliams diary, 1878

Collection context

Summary

Creator:
McWilliams, Henry Walter, 1857-1936
Date:
1878
Extent:
1 folder(s)
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Walter McWilliams diary, ms3699, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

This diary lists the daily life of Walter McWilliams. It covers his daily routine in detail, such as getting up, eating breakfast, feeding his canary Sweety, cutting woods, playing the organ and guitar, going to the plantation, planting fruit trees, visiting friends, buying newspapers, going to church. He often mentions his mother's drinking problem and is also greatly preoccupied with his love for his girlfriend, later his wife, Lula (Luella).

Biographical / historical:

Walter McWilliams (born 1857) lived in Griffin, Georgia.

Access and use restrictions

Preferred citation:

Walter McWilliams diary, ms3699, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia Libraries.