May 8, 1901., 05/08/1901-05/08/1901

File — Box: 1, Folder: 6

Identifier: 76286

Collection-level Scope and Content Note

From the Collection:

Written in 1901 during his days as a student at New College, Oxford, the Journal of Waldorf Astor provides a brief, but interesting glimpse into the life of a young man who was born into immense wealth and would later devote himself to public service. This journal records Astor's social activities and personal interests, particularly his love of horses, which comes as no surprise given that he eventually built up one of the best known studs in Great Britain. Aside from his numerous entries focused on horses, polo and drag hunting, there are several passages in which Astor poors out his frustrations and discussions problems that were presently plaguing him. Surprisingly, his financial situation seemed to cause him more grief than anything else. These entries give one more insight into Astor's ways of thinking at the time and are especially useful to researchers wishing to know more about his personal life before the launch of his political career. The journal remains physically bound; however, each entry has been assigned to a separate folder for cataloging purposes. In addition, the cataloger has numbered each page on the bottom outside corner of each page so that the entries can be referenced more easily. The page number on which each journal entry can be found is included in the folder description.

Dates

05/08/1901-05/08/1901

Collection-level Access Restrictions

Most manuscripts collections at the Georgetown University Booth Family Center for Special Collections are open to researchers; however, restrictions may apply to some collections. Collections stored off site require a minimum of three days for retrieval. For use of all manuscripts collections, researchers are advised to contact the Booth Family Center for Special Collections in advance of any visit.

Extent

From the Collection: 0.25 Linear Feet (Total: 1 Box)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Shelf Location

07/11/06

Container Summary

1 AJE dated 5/8/1901 in which WA discusses an experiment conducted by the Thames Salmon Association whose goal was to introduce salmon into the Thames River. WA expresses his opinion that the whole experiment will work. In addition, WA makes a reference to his father, William Waldorf Astor while he is writing about exercising his horses at Cliveden, as the elder Astor disapproves of him doing so. Newspaper clippings about the salmon experiment, fox hunting, pasturing and soiling also pasted on these pages. Pages 46-55

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

ASTOR, WALDORF - JOURNAL ENTRY (1901): Other Types

ASTOR, WILLIAM WALDORF - REFERENCE (1901): Other Types

CLIVEDEN - REFERENCE (1901): Other Types

THAMES SALMON ASSOCIATION - REFERENCE (1901): Other Types

PORT MEADOW - REFERENCE (1901): Other Types

SEFTON PARK - REFERENCE (1901): Other Types

BOSTON, GEORGE - REFERENCE (1901): Other Types

FIELD (NEWSPAPER) - CLIPPING (1901): Printed Item

LAND & WATER (NEWSPAPER) - CLIPPING (1901): Printed Item