Diary (1931-1935)
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
- 1931-1935
Access Restrictions
No restrictions on access.
Use Restrictions
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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.
- Boatbuilding Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Central Maine Power Company
- Diaries Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- Foresters -- Maine -- Diaries Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- 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
5729 Raymond H. Fogler Library
University of Maine
Orono ME 04469-5729 United States
207-581-1686
