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Preferred Citation

George W. Lindsay Diary, Special Collections Research Center, William & Mary. Library.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Acc. 1989.008

Processing Information

Description of diary entries written by Vicky O'Brien, SCRC Staff, in April 2009.

Biographical / Historical

William and Mary student (1857-1859). Further information about this individual or organization may be available in the Special Collections Research Center Wiki: .

Scope and Contents

One dark brown memo book, 2.75" x 4", containing George Lindsay's diary from his time at the College of William and Mary and at home in Richmond. At the end of the diary is a list of names and list of expenditures.

Lindsay's activities include going on walks in the evening with friends; attending church every Sunday, either Episcopal or Baptist churches; taking lessons in math and history; attending parties such as Mrs. Tucker's; studying hard; and going on school picnics. His friend Sam is mentioned frequently. A few highlights: July 5: Commencement at the College of William and Mary.

July 6: Leaves Williamsburg for his home in Richmond for the summer.

While in Richmond, he mentions a lady he loves named Belle. They spend most of the summer together going to town and visiting nearby towns such as Newport News and Hampton.

October 9: Returns to Williamsburg to continue with school.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

• College of William and Mary--History--19th century
• College of William and Mary--Students
• Courtship--Virginia
• Diaries
• Richmond (Va.)--History--19th century
• Tucker