L.B. Watts diary

Access and use

Location of collection:
University of Virginia, Special Collections Dept.
Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library
University of Virginia
P.O. Box 400110
160 McCormick Rd
Charlottesville, Virginia 22904-4110
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Brenda Gunn
Phone: (434) 924-1037
Phone: (434) 243-1776
Fax: (434) 924-4968
Restrictions:

This collection is open for research.

Preferred citation:

MSS 16624, L.B Watts diary, Small Special Collections Library, University of Virginia.

Summary

Extent:
.028 Cubic Feet 1 custom box
Creator:
Watts, L.B.
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

MSS 16624, L.B Watts diary, Small Special Collections Library, University of Virginia.

Background

Scope and content:

A small hand-written and illustrated manuscript diary compiled by Commander LB Watts, RNR (Royal Navy Reserve) on his World War I and later service that holds details and information on the merchant ship, HMS City of London. The diary contains detailed lists of officers and men, armaments and technical diagrams, maps, newspaper clippings, and annotated cartoons.

Acquisition information:
This collection was purchased from Adam Weinberger Books by the Small Special Collections Library, University of Virginia on September 21,2021.
Physical description:
Fair
Dimensions:
Box: 6.5 X 5 X 1.5 inches
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard