Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research use.

Preferred Citation

MSS 16199, William Gwynn Coe diary transcript and other papers, Small Special Collections Library at the University of Virginia

Immediate Source of Acquisition

This collection was purchased from Jerry Showalter by the Small Special Collections Library at the University of Virginia on July 16, 2016.

Scope and Contents

William Gwynn Coe diary transcript [1935?]; 1864-1865, and other papers, 0.03 cubic feet, about the activities of a pastor and his family in 1864 in Onancock, on the Eastern Shore of Virginia. Also included is a document titled "From An Authentic History of Onancock Methodist Episcopal Church, South" by J. Shenton Lodge, a map of Onancock County, and Coe's pastoral report to the convention conference on February 27, 1865.