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Chauncey P. Holcomb farm diary
Collection
Identifier: MSS 0097-Item 0166
Abstract
This volume is a farm diary kept by Chauncey P. Holcomb of New Castle County, Delaware, between 1843 and 1850. Holcomb recorded information related to his crops and livestock, as well as references to the weather, his health, and his involvement in agricultural reform.
Dates:
1843-1850
Lucy E. Upson diary
Collection
Identifier: MSS 0097-Item 0077
Abstract
These four manuscripts are volumes of Lucy E. Upson’s diary, which describes life in Kosciusko County, Indiana, between 1875 and 1892. Upson remarked on the weather, her chores, visitors, various religious services, and other aspects of rural life.
Dates:
1875-1879, 1883-1892