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Diary of a School Girl (New York)

1 folder (0.1 linear feet)

(1859 – 1860)

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

Identifier SC2022.007
Creator(s) Unknown
Acquisition

Acquired by Dr. Beatriz Hardy (Dean of Libraries and Instructional Resources) in 2022.
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 Nevaeh Ross, December 2022.
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Abstract

This diary was written by a young girl from 1859 to 1860 while attending Cherry Valley Academy and Seminary in New York.

Biographical History

The author, Gerda (most likely) is from New York, and attended two all-girl's schools, Cherry Valley Academy and Cherry Valley Seminary, both in New York. 

Scope and Content Note

The author of the diary closes some of her diary entries with the name Gerda, but she will also use "Moonlight," and "Thoughtless." The author writes in the diary infrequently, but includes quotes, details about her experience at the Cherry Valley Academy or Seminary, and philosophical thoughts. She writes letters to other people, such as Ada, Christine, and Maggie, likely classmates, in her diary. The entries date from 1859-1869.

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Subject Terms

  • Topical Terms
    • Diaries (Women)
    • Education
    • Youth
  • Location Terms
    • Cherry Valley Academy
    • New York

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