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Diary of Mister Lovering
by Lovering, Mister (1868 – 1876)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
This diary was written sporadically between 1868 and 1876 by Mister Lovering, a farmer and preacher who lived in various places throughout eastern Pennsylvania including Luzerne County, Berks County, and Franklin County. Lovering initially used the diary to record paint recipes, but then used the rest of the pages to write personal and private entries. His wife accused him of being an adulterer with the family servant, Emma Reefs, as well as other "harlots" in town, which affected Lovering for a lengthy period of time. Also included with the diary is a deed for a cemetery plot in Aulenback Cemetery for his wife's family, the Printzs of Reading, Pennsylvania.
Diary of Myra Poole
by Poole, Myra (1905)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
The Diary of Myra Poole chronicles a year in the life of the young woman likely from New Bedford, Massachusetts. The author, however, spent most of 1905 in Herington, Kansas. While Poole was in Kansas, at least one tornado struck in May in nearby Marquette. In one of her entries, Poole revealed that her mother, father, and brother are dead; she spent much of the year living with a family with the surname Dayton. The fore-edges of the diary have the name "M.M. Lawton" inscribed in them and on the title page there is a note that states "read July 19, 1990 M.C." The transcribed diary is attached.
Diary of Nellie Lindsley
by Lindsley, Nellie (1938)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
The Diary of Nellie Lindsley was recorded by a farmer's wife in Tuscarora, New York throughout 1938. Nellie lived with her husband, Budd, and son, Earl. Each day she wrote how many eggs she collected in the morning, as well as her other activities on the farm, which included working with ducks and chickens, baking, cooking, canning, and working in the garden. Lindsley also inserted several newspaper clippings into the diary.
Diary of Ruel P. Bascom
by Bascom, Ruel P. (1828 – 1834)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
The diary of Ruel P. Bascom, kept from January 1, 1828 to December 31, 1834, describes the life of Ruel Bascom. Bascom worked agricultural odd jobs, received contract teaching positions, and assisted with various religious projects. Having lived in both Ogden, New York and Durham, New York, Boscom's diary also reflects on the impact that the Erie Canal had on him and his family.
Diary of Ruth Ellen Thomas
by Thomas, Ruth Ellen (1912)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
The Diary of Ruth Ellen Thomas details a woman's journey with her family from Boston to England and Europe. Thomas boarded the S.S. Laconia on June 25, 1912, only a few months after the sinking of the Titanic, and returned on the Leyland Line Canadian on August 29.
Diary of Sarah Hill Parker
by Parker, Sarah Hill (1870 – 1871)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
This diary was written between 1870 and 1871 by Sarah Hill (Butler) Parker, who was a widow who lived in Dracut, Massachusetts. She wrote in depth about her daily activities around the home, calling on others, and other local affairs. Although her husband Perley died in 1864, she frequently mentioned her son Milton and daughter Helen.
Diary of Susan Hentsel
by Hentsel, Susan (1858)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
The Diary of Susan Hentsel was written in 1858 in New Market, Pennsylvania. The diary provides insight into Susan Hentsel's everyday life in 1858, as well as comments on her family's business. Trips to various locations on the Atlantic coast are mentioned in addition to her church-going life.
Diary of Viola McKinney
by McKinney, Viola (1937)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
The Diary of Viola McKinney was written in 1937 and documents the farm life in Ellenburg, New York. Although most of McKinney's days were spent baking, cooking, cleaning, and sewing, McKinney participated in community affairs through the church. McKinney was unmarried and lived with her mother.
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.
Ed Harris Letters
by Harris, Sophia (1944 – 1946)
1 box (0.5 linear feet)
The Ed Harris Letters were written between 1944 and 1946 by Ed Harris's wife, Sophia, to her husband who was an African American soldier fighting in World War II. The Harris' lived in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In her letters, Sophia wrote about her daily activities and how she would wait for Ed's letters. She wrote about them trying to buy a house, starting a life together once Ed returned from the war, and updates on the Harris family. She also mentioned that she had a job. Ed was stationed in France, then transferred to Germany where he visited Hitler's Eagle's Nest. Harris mentioned that Ed wrote about American soldiers living overseas with their families and questioned Ed if she could join him overseas. Included in the collection are photographs of Ed Harris, three small V-mail cards, and Ed's discharge papers.
Eldon Hayman Family History collection
by Davidson, Thomas; Wennersten, John R. (2000s)
2 folders (0.02 linear feet)
The Hayman Family history collection includes family history/lineage documentation, recollections from some of the family members, manuscripts, and newspaper clippings about the Hayman Family. In the family history collection, there is a typed page from 2003 that tells when the Hayman family came to America, and how the family line progressed throughout the years until present day. There are several census papers on a few family members, as well as a listing of family descendants. Accompanying those documents are two family photographs. One manuscript is entitled "A Cycle of Race Relations on Maryland's Eastern Shore: Somerset County 1850-1910" by John R. Wennersten of the University of Maryland, Eastern Shore. The other manuscript is "Free Black Landowners on the Lower Eastern Shore of Maryland 1783-1861" by Dr. Thomas E. Davidson from Salisbury State College. The newspaper clippings highlight the successful barber shop business some of the Hayman family descendants owned, as well as an article of Eldon Hayman's work life through his home office. Another article describes one of the Hayman's "sharp shooting" skills during a robbery. There are also a series of recollections from some of the Hayman family. One talks about life in Princess Anne County during the early to mid 1900's, another talks about the Armwood lynching of 1932, and finally, there are a few personal accounts from one family member about her youth and later career. The newspaper clippings and family history files have been moved to the family vertical files.
Gladys McVay Skinner Collection
by Skinner, Charles Edward; Skinner, Gladys McVay (1886 – 1929)
1 box (0.5 linear feet)
This collection is primarily correspondence, with a few postcards and invitations, between Gladys McVay and Charles Edward Skinner from 1886 to 1929, with the majority of letters from 1886 to 1902. The collection also includes letters from C.E. Skinner's parents and brothers as well as letters to and from Gladys McVay's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wallace W. McVay, and letters from Gladys' sister, Pearl MacVay. Beginning in 1886 the letters chronicle daily life, education, social and work life throughout McVay's and Skinner's college years, marriage and raising their family.