Elena B. Shute Diary
Scope and Contents Note
A five-year diary of a young girl in Belfast, Maine who later became an actress. The diary provides insights into early twentieth century childhood life in rural Maine. Topics range from recreational (skating and sledding) to serious (a family friend dying in an insane asylum), focusing not on the daily routine but on the special events which distinguish each day from the last. Included also is a photograph of Elena and a picture postcard sent by Elena showing the New York skyline.
Dates
- 1920-1924
Creator
- Shute, Elena B., 1909-1999 (Person)
Access Restrictions
No restrictions on access.
Use Restrictions
Information on literary rights available in the repository.
Biographical Note
Elena B. Shute was born in 1909 in Belfast, Maine and died there in 1999. She was an actress.
Extent
1 folder (3 items)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
A five-year diary of a young girl in Belfast, Maine who later became an actress. The diary provides insights into early twentieth century childhood life in rural Maine.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Purchased from Old Ink Books & Maps, Sebastian, Florida in April 2004.
General
No finding aid - see Special Collections librarian for assistance.
- Actresses -- Maine -- Diaries Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Belfast (Me.) Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Diaries Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- Photographs Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- Picture postcards Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- Title
- Guide to the Elena B. Shute Diary
- Status
- No Additional Box Or Folder List For This Small Collection
- Date
- 2012
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Language of description note
- English.
Repository Details
Part of the Raymond H. Fogler Library Special Collections Repository
5729 Raymond H. Fogler Library
University of Maine
Orono ME 04469-5729 United States
207-581-1686
