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Diary of Grace Stoddard Fisher
by Fisher, G.S. (circa 1942)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
The Diary of G.S. Fisher documents the journey of a woman from Braintree, Massachusetts to Camp Gordon in Augusta, Georgia, where her son, Richard, was stationed. Fisher, who traveled sometime around 1942, wrote extensive comments on southern lifestyle, African Americans, landscapes, and the general surroundings throughout her entire journey. There are photographs pasted throughout the diary, some presumably taken by Fisher and others collected as souvenirs. Fisher traveled by train through the states of New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and eventually visited New York to meet someone named Russell.
Diary of Gwynn Hayes
by Hayes, Gwynn (1959 – 1960)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
This diary was written in 1959 and 1960 by Gwynn Hayes, a 17 year old high school student who lived in Salt Lake City, Utah. Hayes, who was a member of the Latter Day Saints Church, wrote about ballet and her boyfriend, Mike, who her family did not approve of, although they eventually married in 1961.
Diary of Hattie Donaldson
by Donaldson, Hattie (1893)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
The Diary of Hattie Donaldson documents the life of a woman in Fullerville, New York in 1893. During her time writing this diary, she visited Jersey City and other nearby cities.
Diary of Hazel Abbott
by Abbott, Hazel (1941)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
This diary was written in 1941 by Hazel Abbott, the wife of a Methodist pastor who lived in Detroit, Michigan. Abbott wrote about church activities and events around the home, especially the disappearance and eventual return of her daughter-in-law Marjorie.
Diary of Hezekiah May
by May, Hezekiah (1870)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
This diary was written by Hezekiah May from Portage County, Ohio in 1870. The author worked on his father's farm and wrote about daily activities, which included plowing, thrashing, harvesting, butchering, sawing, and gathering sap. May also went hunting and fishing, as well as attending funerals.
Diary of Illinois Girl
by Unknown (1930)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
This diary of an unidentified Illinois girl contains entries for each day in 1930.
Diary of Irene Smith
by Smith, Irene (1919)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
The Diary of Irene Smith was written in 1919, when Smith was living in Washington D.C. and then later in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Smith arrived in Washington D.C. on January 1st, 1919 and began working for the Red Cross on the 2nd. Smith wrote about her daily life, which included work and personal activities. She also mentioned major events in her life, such as seeing Woodrow Wilson in the "Welcome Home" parade. Smith recorded all of her daily expenses in the back of the diary. Parts of the diary have been cut out.
Diary of Jennie Myers
by Myers, Jennie (1937 – 1940)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
This diary was written from 1937 to 1940 by Jennie Myers, a widowed woman who lived in Leaf River, Illinois. She wrote about her daily life in the village and her time with family including two daughters who lived with her and her son who lived nearby. Myers was also undergoing digitalis therapy throughout the diary and recorded her treatments as "dig." The transcribed diary is attached.
Diary of Jessie Dodson
by Dodson, Jessie (1936)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
This diary was written in 1936 by Jessie Dodson of Alma, Illinois. The 25 year old woman wrote about her daily activities and her relationship with a man named "Doc."
Diary of Johannes P. LaCroix
by LaCroix, Johannes (1853 – 1855)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
The Diary of Johannes P. LaCroix was written between 1853 and 1855 in Richmond, Ohio. The diary details LaCroix's life as a college student and his expenses. The diary includes accounts of LaCroix's daily life and there is a Latin inscription on the final page.
Diary of John Shaw
by Shaw, John (1856 – 1857)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
This diary was written from 1856 to 1857 by John Shaw of Portland, Maine. The journal is written in two different sides. The first side was written in 1856 and includes Shaw's thoughts on religion and Christianity, as well as his observations while visiting Syracuse, New York, Boston, and Chicago. The second side begins with "Thoughts" that include several pages of writings followed by journal entries from Chicago in 1857. Included on this side are also transcriptions of a couple of letters Shaw wrote to a newspaper editor, one of which detailed his opinions about the upcoming presidential election between Buchanan and Pierce. Shaw also wrote about his beliefs on the question of slavery and commented on the ongoing North-South arguments that led to the Civil War.
Diary of Johnson Lindsay
by Lindsay, Johnson (1942)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
The diary of Johnson Clemmons Lindsay was written in 1942 by an engineer who lived in Los Angeles, California. Lindsay wrote every day about his family, work and seeking work, news from the Second World War, and limited resources due to the war effort. There are several bills enclosed and a detailed account of his expenditures. There are also several newspaper clippings, including one about a friend who had committed suicide.