Elizabeth Wilson Diary
Scope and Contents
A diary kept by a farm woman, Elizabeth Wilson in the Kittery, Maine area, for the years 1886 and 1887. It records visitors, daily chores, weather, and other matters.
Dates
- 1886-1887
Creator
- Wilson, Elizabeth, active 1886-1887 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
No restrictions on access.
Conditions Governing Use
Rights assessment remains the responsibility of the researcher. No known restrictions.
Biographical Note
Thought to be Elizabeth H. Wilson, born about 1845. Her father, William was a farmer but was deceased at the time of this diary. No mention is made of her mother, but she is also thought to be deceased. Wilson still lives on the farm but relies on workers and friends to help with planting, harvesting, and other chores related to the farm. She also notes in her diary that she is often unwell and lonely. (from https://www.ancestrylibrary.com; accessed 6/7/2022)
Extent
1 volume
6 pages (loose sheets)
Language of Materials
English
- Diaries Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- Family farms Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Kittery (Me.) Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Portsmouth (N.H.) Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Title
- Guide to the Elizabeth Wilson Diary
- Status
- No Additional Box Or Folder List For This Small Collection
- Author
- Elizabeth Russell
- Date
- June 2022
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Code for uncoded script
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in 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
