Diary (1915-1917)
Scope and Contents Note
Diary of a housewife, possibly living in Maine. Entries record work done by George as a laborer and as a farmer, observations on the weather, trips to the village, household tasks, visitors.
Dates
- Creation: January 1915-April 23, 1917
Access Restrictions
No restrictions on access.
Use Restrictions
Information on literary rights available in the repository.
Biographical Note
The name of the diary writer is unknown, but she appeared to be a housewife. Her husband George probably was a laborer and often worked for H.O. Bixby. She had a child Fanny who often seemed to be ill. Daisy and Rosa may have been other daughters and Mark a son. It is unknown what state or village the family lived in. At the end of the diary is an address for someone living in Athens, Maine. Village names mentioned are Randolph, North Randolph, and Brookfield.
Extent
1 folder (1 item ; 22 cm)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Diary of a housewife, possibly living in Maine. Entries record work done by George as a laborer and as a farmer, observations on the weather, trips to the village, household tasks, visitors.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Purchased from Homestyle Collectibles, Bothell, Washington in January 2003.
General
No finding aid - see Special Collections librarian for assistance.
- Title
- Guide to the Diary (1915-1917)
- 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
