Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research use.

Preferred Citation

MSS 16646, Una Wonn commonplace book, Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library, University of Virginia Library.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

This collection was purchased from Black Swan by the Small Special Collections Library at the University of Virginia Library on October 30, 2018.

Content Description

Each page contains questions about preferences, likes, and dislikes and are answered by different friends, family, and acquaintances. Many entries are signed and include locations, with most being signed "Eckhart Mines, Md."

Some questions include what epoch would you choose to have lived; Favorite books, or artists? What trait do you most admire, or most detest; What is your idea of happiness, misery? What are the saddest words in the world?

Subjects and Indexing Terms

• Commonplace books