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Lee Anna Embrey student diaries
Collection
Identifier: MSS 0097-Item 0151
Abstract
These three diaries were kept between 1927 and 1929 by Central High School (Washington, D.C.) student and aspiring writer Lee Anna Embrey. Embrey described in very detailed, descriptive, and articulate language the events of her life. She wrote about family members, friends, school lessons, thoughts, and aspirations, as well as budding relationships. The diaries focus particularly on high school activities such as clubs and social events, with a special emphasis on the journalism club (Quill...
Dates:
1927-1929
The Olio or miscellaneous writings of Isaac S. French, student of medicine
Collection
Identifier: MSS 0097-Item 0152
Abstract
The journal of Dr. Isaac S. French contains original poems, essays, and entries describing his daily activities as a medical student at Dartmouth, New Hampshire, and physician from 1854 to 1861. French also described his relationships with several women and the early years of his marriage.
Dates:
1853-1865; Majority of material found within 1853-1860