Jack W. Hills Diaries, 1929, 1935

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Hills, John Waller, 1867-1938
Title
Jack W. Hills Diaries
Dates
1929, 1935 (inclusive)
Quantity
0.1 Linear feet of shelf space, (2 Folders)
Collection Number
Cage 5120 (collection)
Summary
Pocket diaries of Jack W. “Waller” Hills for 1929 and 1935.
Repository
Washington State University Libraries' Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections (MASC)
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections
Terrell Library Suite 12
Pullman, WA
99164-5610
Telephone: 509-335-6691
mascref@wsu.edu
Access Restrictions

This collection is open and available for research use.

Languages
English

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

Jack "Waller" Hills (1867-1938) was a Member of Parliament, government minister, and husband of Stella Duckworth (1869-1897), half-sister of the British author Virginia Woolf. After Stella's early death, Hills maintained contact with Virginia Woolf, her sister Vanessa, and other members of her family. He oversaw a trust which provided money for Stella's two half-sisters.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

This collection consists of two items: a 1929 and 1935 pocket diary maintained by Jack Waller Hills, a Member of Parliament and government minister in the United Kingdom. The diaries record political and constituency meetings and palace appointments.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

Copyright restrictions may apply.

Preferred Citation

[Item description]

Jack W. Hills Diaries, 1929, 1935 (Cage 5120)

Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries, Pullman, WA.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Acquisition Information

These items were purchased from Jon S. Richardson Rare Books in 2018 (MS-2018-12) and 2023 (MS-2023-23).

Processing Note

Cheryl Gunselman processed this collection in 2018. Updated by Will Gregg in 2023.

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Diaries -- Specimens
  • Legislators -- Great Britain -- 20th century

Personal Names

  • Hills, John Waller, 1867-1938 -- Archives

Finding aid prepared by Cheryl Gunselman, Will Gregg
2023

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