Burgundy and blue patterned hard cover ruled notebook, written in ink 175mm x 110mm. Contains personal diary entries from his time at the Australian Museum. Also includes a portrait photograph of Waite, newspaper clippings, letters including one from Stanford University dated 16th February, 1900 and a letter from the Australian Museum dated 10th July, 1899 advising that Waite was to receive a bonus for past services of 25 pounds.