William P. Brobson diary on microfilm
Creation: 1825-1828Abstract
William P. Brobson (1786-1850) was an attorney, editor, and politician in Wilmington, Delaware. This is a copy of his diary on two reels of mirofilm. Brobson's diary contains details of his person life, but also reflects his political interests and includes his comments on current events, particularly during the John Quincy Adams (1767-1848) administration and the rise of Andrew Jackson (1767-1845).
Dates
- Creation: 1825-1828
Creator
- Brobson, William P., 1786-1850 (Person)
Extent
2 item(s)
Physical Description
2 reels positive microfilm.
Biographical Note
William Parvin Brobson (1786-1850) was an attorney, editor, and politician in Wilmington, Delaware. He was born March 3, 1786 in Wilmington, Delaware to James and Deborah (Parvin) Brobson. In 1825, he married Elizabeth Tatnall Starr (1796-1864) and they had James, William, Joseph, and Francis.
Brobson was clerk of the Delaware State House of Representatives in 1823, a member of Wilmington Common Council, editor of the Delaware Journal (1830-1840) cashier of the Union National Bank in Wilmington (1839-1848), and Collector of the Port of Wilmington (1848-1850).
Brobson died February 19, 1850, in Wilmington.
Scope and Contents
William P. Brobson's (1786-1850) mircofilm diary copy contains details of his person life, but also reflects his political interests and includes his comments on current events. He reflects on the social and political during the administration of John Quincy Adams (1767-1848) and the rise of Andrew Jackson (1767-1845). The diary contains some references to E.I. du Pont (1771-1834), which is likely why the copy was made for the Hagley Library. Jack C. Potter, a Hagley fellow, produced a typescript edited version in 1960.
Location of Originals
Original held by Peensylvania State Archives, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
Access Restrictions
No restrictions on access; this collection is open for research.
Use Restrictions
Copyright held by owner of the original. Not to be reproduced.
Language of Materials
English
Finding Aid & Administrative Information
- Title:
- William P. Brobson diary on microfilm
- Description rules:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description:
- English
- Script of description:
- Latin
Revision Statements
- 2020: Ashley Williams
Repository Details
Repository Details
Part of the Manuscripts and Archives Repository
