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Preferred Citation:

Vernon Gertrude Wilson Diary, circa 1870, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, William and Mary.

Scope and Contents

Diary, circa 1870s, of Vernon Gertrude Wilson. Includes poems and songs, presumably written by Vernon Gertrude Wilson. Many of the songs have religious themes, while others are about love and fidelity.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

• American poetry--19th century
• Music--19th century.
• Women--Diaries
• Women--Religious aspects