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Items with subject 'Diaries (Women)'
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Diaries of Jeanne Jamieson
by Jamieson, Jeanne (1934, 1938)
2 folders (0.2 linear feet)
These two diaries written by Jeanne Jamieson, born about 1921, were recorded in 1934 and 1938 when Jamieson was 13 and 17 years old. Her entries focus on the social life of a young teenager from St. Joseph, Missouri, with events including dating, movies, school, summer trips, and relationships. While the 1938 diary contains entries for each day, the 1934 diary entries range from January 1 to March 3.
Diaries of Louisa McConnell
by McConnell, Louisa (1840)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
These diaries were written in 1840 by Louisa McConnell, a student at a Massachusetts girls boarding school known as the Pittsfield Female Academy. McConnell wrote about her daily education and recreational routine, in addition to the subjects that she studied. She enjoyed reading books--especially English literature, history, and religion-- and attended several chemistry lectures in town and was traumatized at one where the Professor Palmer killed a kitten in an experimental demonstration. The diaries conclude with McConnell's final days at the school, which included an exchange of farewell text between the students and the Principal, Nathaniel S. Dodge, followed by a long trip by stage and steamboat to New York state. Also included are notes for scripture, penmanship, chemistry and geology, and art exercises.
Diaries of Lydia Stauffer
by Stauffer, Lydia (1910 – 1942)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
These two diaries were written by Lydia Stauffer of New Holland, Pennsylvania between 1910 and 1942. The first diary was written in 1923 and includes occasional entries about her daily life on the farm and in her community. The second diary includes entries that date between 1910 and 1942 and document her trips throughout the United States and Canada with her husband, Harry.
Diaries of Mae Jones
by Jones, Mae (1925 – 1927)
4 folders (0.25 linear feet)
Mae Pilchard Jones was born in Girdletree, Maryland and was a student at Maryland State Normal School from 1925 to 1927. Jones was a member of the Glee Club during her time at the Maryland State Normal School. These four diaries contain daily accounts of Mae Jones’ time at Maryland State Normal School, home, and travels. This includes the classes she attended and other activities or events she witnessed.
Diaries of Marcus and Minerva Reid
by Reid, Marcus; Reid, Minerva (1894 – 1919)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
The four diaries of Marcus and Minerva Reid were written in Jefferson County, New York and document the rural farming life of this couple. Marcus wrote three of the diaries, which date 1894, 1906, and 1907; Minerva wrote one of the diaries, which dates 1919 (the original owner wrote their names on the inside cover). While Marcus was listed as a farmer in the census, he wrote frequently about carpentry on houses, roofs, schools, and his shop on his property that included a barn, gravel pit, house, and orchard.
Diaries of Mary Langan
by Langan, Mary (1943 – 1945)
3 folders (0.3 linear feet)
The three diaries of Mary Langan, a Catholic housewife who lived in Springfield, Massachusetts, are dated 1943, 1944, and 1945. While many of Langan's entries commented on the weather and her health, she also wrote about world affairs such as bans on pleasure driving, ration coupons, President Roosevelt's death, V-J Day, and other events related to the Second World War. It is also worth noting that in 1943 she wrote her name as "Mrs. W.F. Langan" and in 1945 wrote it as "Mary A. Langan."
Diaries of Pennsylvania Woman
by Unknown (1960 – 1969)
5 folders (0.5 linear feet)
These nine Wanamaker diaries date between 1960 and 1969 (1960, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, and 1969) and were created by an unidentified woman who lived in Souderton, Pennsylvania. While the entries, which were recorded nearly every day, are primarily in English, there are a number of French and Spanish phrases throughout the diaries. The author wrote frequently about the weather and her sleep patterns, interactions with friends and community members, and concerns about her health.
Diaries of the Kayser Family
by Kayser Family (1936 – 1946)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
The Diaries of the Kayser Family were written between 1936 and 1946 by members of the Palouse, Washington family. While it's not immediately clear which diary belonged to who, at least two (1936) diaries belonged to the daughters, Esther and Meriam. The ten diaries are dated 1936, 1936, 1938, 1939, 1940 and 1941, 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945, and 1946. Although there are some gaps in entries, most are complete and filled with details about the daily life of this family. While the family lived in a rural region, one daughter, Meriam, worked as a telephone operator. Most of the entries concern daily life and activities, but others comment on world and community affairs.
Diary and Scrapbook of Kay Thompson
by Thompson, Kathleen (1953 – 1954)
1 box (0.5 linear feet)
This diary and scrapbook were created by Kathryn “Kay” Thompson between 1953 and 1954. The scrapbook documents her college life and extracurricular activities. Thompson’s diary was written in 1953 and details her personal life and relationships. The collection also contains a collection of photographs.
Diary of a Brooklyn, New York Woman
by Unknown (1943)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
This diary was written in 1943 by an unidentified woman in Brooklyn, New York. The author discussed the Second World War, travelling around New York City, and her eventual enlistment in the Red Cross. The transcribed diary is attached.
Diary of a Connecticut Woman
by Unknown (1929 – 1933)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
This five year diary was written between 1929 and 1933 by an unidentified woman in Connecticut, likely Fairfield County. Her daily entries discussed the weather, playing bridge, car trouble, and occasionally national events like the 1929 stock market crashes.
Diary of a Girl Traveling in India
by Unknown (1930 – 1931)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
The Diary of a Girl Traveling in India is a handwritten diary from 1930 or 1931. The author travels from Cairo, down the Red Sea to multiple places in India, including Bombay (present day Mumbai), Chikhalda, and Agra. She keeps a daily log of her activities.