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Benjie Henderson papers

Collection

Identifier: MSS 0222

Staff Only

Scope and Content Note

This collections of diaries and photographs belonged to Benjie Henderson, a young woman living near Newark, Delaware. These personal diaries were written between 1862 and 1870. They reflect the daily life of Ms. Henderson as a young school girl and later as school teacher. They reflect her feelings about teaching, her daily routines, and other personal reflections. The diaries also detail her love of home and the homesickness she felt during the week when she lived in a boarding house while she taught school. Also contained in the diaries are detailed monthly financial accounts kept by Ms. Henderson. The collections also consists of 37 photographs, several of which are labeled "B. Henderson Coyle."

Dates

Creation: 1862-1870

Creator

Henderson, Benjie (Person)

Language of Materials

Materials entirely in English.

Access Restrictions

The collection is open for research.

Terms Governing Use and Reproduction

Use of materials from this collection beyond the exceptions provided for in the Fair Use and Educational Use clauses of the U.S. Copyright Law may violate federal law. Permission to publish or reproduce is required from the copyright holder. Please contact Special Collections Department, University of Delaware Library, http://www.lib.udel.edu/cgi-bin/askspec.cgi

Extent

45 item (1 box)

Additional Description

Abstract

The Benjie Henderson papers is a collection of diaries and photographs belonging to Benjie Henderson, a young woman living near Newark, Delaware. They reflect the daily life of Ms. Henderson as a young school girl and later as school teacher, including her feelings about teaching, her daily routines, and other personal reflections. Also contained in the diaries are detailed monthly financial accounts kept by Ms. Henderson.