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Items with subject 'Diaries (Women)'
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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 Josephine Wesley
by Wesley, Josephine (1918)
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The Diary of Josephine Wesley was written in 1918 and provides a detailed daily account of the teenager from Rahway, New Jersey who turned 18 at the time of this diary. Josephine's mother died six years prior to her writing, which left her as the caregiver of her father and younger sisters. While she frequently cleaned, cooked, and cared for her family when they were sick, she also had an active social life. She oftentimes wrote to her boyfriend overseas, went shopping, attended parties, enrolled in night school, and, most of all, frequented films that she listed and reviewed. Wesley also had her first kiss during the time of this diary and feared that her boyfriend would discover the act if he got a hold of her diary. The diary also contains an abundance of anecdotal information about Wesley such as her physician, height and weight, size of shoes, clothes, and hats, items canned, name-day gifts given, cake recipes, holiday dinner plates, and much more.
Diary of Karen Galland
by Galland, Karen (1969)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
The diary of Karen Galland documents the life and thoughts of an 18 year old from Long Island, New York in 1969. Galland frequently discussed her daily activities and emotions, especially those concerning men. She graduated from high school in 1969, wrote entries almost daily until June, and then wrote occasionally over the summer and as she entered college.
Diary of Katie Wissler
by Wissler, Katie (1878 – 1880)
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The Diary of Katie Wissler was written from 1878 to 1879 by the young student of a Maryland girls boarding school, the Hagerstown Female Seminary. She began with her train ride to the school and orientation, later writing primarily about her daily activities, the weather, and interactions with other students and teachers. At one point she attended a performance by a "darky band." Also included are two broadsides from 1880 that advertise Wissler's musical performance in seminary entertainments.
Diary of Lucile Roberts
by Roberts, Lucile (1940 – 1944)
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The Diary of Lucile Roberts documents the daily life and struggles of a Benning, District of Columbia woman from 1940 to 1944. Lucile and her husband, Albert, had one child (Jack) when the diary began in 1940 and welcomed another in 1944 (William). She wrote frequently about her home life, Albert's difficulty finding employment, and rationing during the Second World War.
Diary of Lucile Roberts (2)
by Roberts, Lucile (1938 – 1939)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
The Diary of Lucile Roberts documents the daily life and struggles of a Benning, District of Columbia woman from 1938 to 1939. She wrote frequently about Albert's difficulty in finding steady employment, taking care of their son, Jack, and the home, and spreading the budget thin. At one point in the diary, they purchased a lot and moved a trailer on to it. Also included is a photograph of Albert's headstone from 1953.
Diary of Margaret Brill Ziesemer
by Ziesemer, Margaret Brill (1938 – 1941)
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The Diary of Margaret Brill Ziesemer documents the life of a woman in pre-World War II America from 1938 to 1941. During her almost daily accounts, Margaret describes the days events, the health of her family and friends, if someone has died, and usually the weather. Margaret lived with her widowed mother and in one entry recounts the anniversary of her father's death. At the end of the diary, on December 7th, she writes that Japan has declared war. The diary concludes with a list of Christmas presents the family has given and received for Christmas in 1941.
Diary of Margaret Devilbiss
by Devilbiss, Margaret (1931)
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The Diary of Margaret Devilbiss was written in 1931 by a nurse at the Maryland General Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. During the time of this diary, Devilbiss took two trips: Florida and Denver by way of Chicago. She also wrote about different cases that she worked on at the hospital.
Diary of Marie Fitz
by Fitz, Marie (1896)
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The travel diary of Marie Fitz documents Fitz's journey to and within Europe from August 15 to October 5, 1896. Fitz departed with her husband "Bob" from New York aboard the S.S. Campania. While several pages were devoted to life on board the ship, Fitz wrote in extensive detail about her travels in Europe.
Diary of Marion Beers
by Beers, Marion (1939 – 1944)
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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 Marion Gerow
by Gerow, Marion (1935)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
The diary of Marion Gerow was written in 1935 by a young woman living in Cleveland, Ohio. Gerow wrote about her personal life, education, and work. She also wrote about current events.