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Items with subject 'Diaries (Women)'
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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 Sara Bindley
by Bindley, Sara (1898 – 1938)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
The Diary of Sara Bindley documents the life and travels of Sara Slocum Bindley with her children and grandchildren from 1898 to 1919. The first few pages, from 1898 to 1899 record the childhood of Sara's children while they lived in New York. The rest of the diary dates from 1916 to 1919 and describes the travels of Sara with her granddaughter Sarah Virginia Sandell as they travel to Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Washington, D.C., and upstate New York during World War I. Some of their adventures include hospitalizations due to accidents and Sarah Virginia's participation in a Red Cross Play. Pasted into the diary are photographs, postcards, and other ephemera. Also included with the diary is a 1938 document acknowledging Sarah Virginia's receipt of $300 from the will of John Bindley.
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 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 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 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 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 Virginia Baile
by Baile, Virginia (1913 – 1917)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
The Diary of Virginia Baile was written between 1913 and 1917. Baile lived in New Windsor, Maryland and wrote an entry for each day. There is also one portrait photograph that was enclosed which is likely of Virginia.
Diary of Virginia Woman Abroad in Europe
by Unknown (1908)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
This diary documents the journey of a woman from Richmond, Virginia to Europe in 1908. The woman traveled from Italy to France, then England and Scotland. In addition to her descriptions of the trans-Atlantic trip, she listed hotels she stayed in, books she read, and with whom she traveled. It is likely that she traveled with college friends with the destination being Dove Cottage in Grasmere, England. She witnessed several deaths throughout her travels and became sick herself at one point.
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.
English Notebook of Freda Breymaier
by Breymaier, Freda (circa 1919)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
This circa 1919 high school English class notebook was written by Freda Breymaier of Fort Recovery, Ohio.
Gunby Family papers
by Gunby Family; Hann, George; Huffington, Clara Gunby (1854 – 2000)
11 boxes, 2 oversize boxes (10.25 linear feet)
The Gunby Family papers document the Gunby family lineage which began in Somerset County, Maryland in the late 17th century. Also documented are the activities of southern sympathizer Clara Gunby which occurred in Maryland and Virginia. The materials date from 1854 with the bulk of the materials dating from 1971 to 1994 when Mr. George Hann began to conduct research on the lineage of the Gunby family and associated family lines. Earlier records are included; however, they are photocopies of originals. Documenting records include Clara Gunby’s journal, family history lineage, and correspondence from George Hann to Gunby family members in the United States, Canada, England, and the South Pacific.