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Diaries of Eleanor Meyer Hyde

1 folder (0.1 linear feet)

(1905 – 1906)

Edward H. Nabb Center for Delmarva History and Culture, Salisbury, University, Salisbury, Maryland

Identifier SC2015.040
Creator(s) Hyde, Eleanor Meyer
Acquisition

Acquired by Dr. Beatriz Hardy (Dean of SU Libraries and Instructional Resources) in 2015.
Language(s) English
Use Records are open for research. Copyright, including literary rights, belongs to the author(s) or their legal heirs. Permission to publish or reproduce must be obtained from the Nabb Research Center which extends beyond "fair use."
Preferred Citation "Item, collection title and identifier, box # and folder # (if applicable), Edward H. Nabb Research Center for Delmarva History and Culture, Salisbury University, Salisbury, Maryland."
Attribution Finding aid written by Ian Post.
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Abstract

The two diaries were written in 1905 and 1906 by Eleanor Meyer Hyde. Eleanor’s entries consist of her daily activities and social life with her husband, Elbert “Bert” Hyde in Washington, D.C.

Biographical History

Eleanor Elizabeth Meyer Hyde, affectionally known as “Nellie”, was born on February 29, 1880 in Chillicothe, Ohio. She was the daughter of John Meyer Jr and Emma Orahood. Eleanor’s mother died when she was just a toddler and her father married Louisa Griesheimer Meyer. When Louisa also died young, Eleanor’s father charged Louisa’s parents, Squire and Carrie Griesheimer, with her care and education.

On June 14, 1905, Eleanor married Elbert Lewis Hyde (1882 – 1949) in Washington, D.C. Elbert was clerk in the Patent Offices. The couple had two children, Marshall Lewis Hyde (1912 – 1917) and Elbert Wilson Hyde (1918 – 1945).

Eleanor was unfortunately involved in a terrible accident. While riding a rollercoaster on a visit with friends a switch that transferred carts from one track to another seems to have malfunctioned. Eleanor and her friends were involved in the head on collision. Eleanor sustained severe injures and underwent emergency surgery. Squire Griesheimer received a telegram which read, “Nellie seriously hurt. Will probably live a day. No hope.” Eleanor died on January 30, 1919 at the age of 38. She was buried in Lake View Cemetery in Cleveland, Ohio.

Scope and Content Note

The two diaries were written in 1905 and 1906 by Eleanor Meyer Hyde. Eleanor’s entries consist of her daily activities and social life with her husband, Elbert “Bert” Hyde in Washington, D.C.

Eleanor and Bert lived near the Congressional Library, visited the theater and once spotted President Teddy Roosevelt. Eleanor wrote about her honeymoon in Atlantic City, the weather, and visits with friends and family. Occasionally Eleanor would make notes about world news, she made note of an earthquake in San Francisco and peace between Russia and Japan.

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Subject Terms

  • Topical Terms
    • City and Town Life
    • Diaries
    • Diaries (Women)
    • Medical History
    • Voyages and Travel
  • Location Terms
    • Chicago (Il.)
    • Illinois
    • Ohio
    • Washington (D.C.)

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