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Diary (1931-1935)

 Collection
Identifier: SpC MS 1498-sc

Scope and Contents

A diary of an unidentified person dating from 1931 to 1935. In 1931 and 1932 the person worked as a forester for Central Maine Power Co.; places in Maine mentioned in these entries include Upper Togue Pond, Pockwockamus Stream, Moosehead Lake, Pleasant Pond, Patten and Quakish Lake. In early 1932 the person moved to West Newton, Massachusetts; entries from this point on detail his work building and remodeling houses, as well as his daily activities, social life and family matters. Many entries deal with a boat that he owned and include details about its construction, costs, upkeep, etc. Information about his yearly income and expenses is also found in the volume.

Dates

  • Creation: 1931-1935

Access Restrictions

No restrictions on access.

Use Restrictions

Information about literary rights available in the repository.

Extent

1 volume (35 cm)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

A diary of an unidentified person dating from 1931 to 1935. In 1931 and 1932 the person worked as a forester for Central Maine Power Co.; places in Maine mentioned in these entries include Upper Togue Pond, Pockwockamus Stream, Moosehead Lake, Pleasant Pond, Patten and Quakish Lake. In early 1932 the person moved to West Newton, Massachusetts; entries from this point on detail his work building and remodeling houses, as well as his daily activities, social life and family matters. Many entries deal with a boat that he owned and include details about its construction, costs, upkeep, etc. Information about his yearly income and expenses is also found in the volume.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Purchased from Cathie Cooper in Nov. 2008.

General

No finding aid - see Special Collections librarian for assistance.

Title
Guide to the Diary (1931-1935)
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:
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University of Maine
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