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Martha Downes Diary

 Collection
Identifier: SpC MS 1484-sc

Scope and Contents

A diary of a young woman probably from Calais, Maine. Written between January 1 and February 15, 1855, the entries outline the writer's daily activities, school classes and family and social life.

Dates

  • Creation: 1855

Creator

Access Restrictions

No restrictions on access.

Use Restrictions

Information on literary rights available in the repository.

Extent

1 volume (21 cm)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

A diary of a young woman probably from Calais, Maine. Written between January 1 and February 15, 1855, the entries outline the writer's daily activities, school classes and family and social life.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Purchased from the Manuscript Company of Springfield, Springfield, Va. in 1982.

General

No finding aid - see Special Collections librarian for assistance.

Title
Guide to the Martha Downes 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

Contact:
5729 Raymond H. Fogler Library
University of Maine
Orono ME 04469-5729 United States
207-581-1686