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Diary of Marion Beers
by Beers, Marion (1939 – 1944)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
The Diary of Marion Beers documents the life of a young girl from Norwalk, Connecticut between 1939 and 1944. Beers was 11 when she began the diary and wrote about how she attended roller skating parties, rode her bike, and played with dolls. Although her entries over the years are sporadic, it is evident that Beers had grown up through her discussions about boys, ice cream parlor dates, and people going off to war. She also wrote about rationing and her teacher enlisting in the armed forces.
Diary of Marion Drebing
by Drebing, Marion (1954)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
The Diary of Marion Drebing documents the summer 1954 experiences of a camp counselor at Camp Quinibeck, Vermont. Included are Drebing's diary, a book of addresses, and ephemeral items. "Doc Drebing" wrote every day about her activities with the 15 young women.
Diary of Mark Buttrick
by Buttrick, Mark (1884)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
The Diary of Mark Buttrick ranges from January 1 to July 4, 1884 and documents the daily activities of 13 year old Buttrick, who lived in the rural town of Deering, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. Buttrick also included a register of employers and payment in the back of the diary.
Diary of Marthe Johnson
by Johnson, Marthe (1927)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
The Diary of Marthe Johnson was written in 1927 by a 15 year old woman from San Louis Obispo County, California. Johnson frequently read and saw films, which likely inspired her emotive writing and dreams of "trips abroad to the mysterious and romantic lands of Europe and Africa and Asia." Johnson wrote nearly every day about school, family road trips around America, and what she had read. She was also a member of the Girls Athletic Association (G.A.A.). Also included with the diary is a 13 page note that Johnson wrote to close the year 1927, which provides insight into the author's intentions and emotions.
Diary of Ohio Man
by Unknown (1867)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
This diary was recorded in 1867 by an unnamed man in Ohio. The author, who was 18 years old, attended school and worked on a farm. His daily activities included hunting and fishing, as well as playing the fiddle. On April 1, the author recorded his thoughts after voting for the first time. Entries are sporadic and begin on February 1.
Diary of Raymond Thayer Quindlen (1)
by Quindlen, Raymond Thayer (1895)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
The Diary of Raymond Thayer Quindlen was written by the 13 year old in 1895 and includes entries about school and home, as well as some comments about national events and memories of his earlier childhood. Quindlen lived in Centreville, Pennsylvania with his single mother after having moved from Maine to New Jersey and then to Pennsylvania. He was listed as a "distinguished student" in the local newspaper and was very resourceful, having built a shanty where he often escaped.
Diary of Raymond Thayer Quindlen (2)
by Quindlen, Raymond Thayer (1896 – 1897)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
The Diary of Raymond Thayer Quindlen was written by the 14-15 year old in 1896 and 1897 and includes entries about school--which he is forced to drop out of to work--and his poverty-stricken home life as he moved frequently between houses in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Camden, New Jersey. He was a "distinguished student" who wrote about national and local events, especially those that involved politics.
Diary of Sarah Porter
by Porter, Sarah (1862)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
The Diary of Sarah Porter was written in 1862 by the 12 year old from Hadley, Michigan. Porter's family owned the town's first hotel and had frequent visitors throughout the diary, including American Civil War soldiers.
Diary of Tricia Bryant
by Bryant, Tricia (1965)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
This diary was written in 1965 by Tricia Bryant, an 11 year old girl from Santa Maria, California. Bryant's entries include events such as going to the record store to buy Beatles and Beach Boys records, being bought clothes by her mother, swimming with friends, and boys, sports, and school. Also included are three photographs: one of Bryant, one of her friend, and another of her friend's twin.
Diary of Warren Sasenbery
by Sasenbery, Warren (1892 – 1903)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
This diary was written between 1892 and 1903 by Warren Sasenbery who was seven years old when he purchased the diary with money gifted by his Grandpa Isley. Sasenbery lived in Rome, New York and wrote about family events and activities.
Draft of
by Mumford, T. J. (circa 2012)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
T. J. Mumford's Draft of "The Thanksgiving Mouse" was created before the final children's book which was published in 2012. All proceeds from the book benefit the Wetipquin Chapel in Wetipquin, Maryland.
Emma Sibley's Plant Classification Journal
by Sibley, Emma (1873)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
Emma Sibley's Plant Classification Journal was written in 1873 in "Wayside," Concord, Massachusetts. It contains written descriptions of various plants.