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Diaries

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Genre/Form Terms

Found in 307 Collections and/or Records:

Peck family diaries

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 3963
Scope and content

Diaries, mostly of Charles Peck of North Manlius, Onondaga County, New York; some by Harriett Peck and Mary Dewey.

Dates: 1860-1909.
Found in: Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections / Peck family diaries

Perry Brass papers

 Collection
Identifier: 7329
Abstract The Perry Brass papers consist of handwritten and typescript drafts of letters, articles, prose pieces, theatrical writings, diaries, poems, and essays, as well as photographs, publicity and promotional materials, scripts, letters to Brass from friends and family, and printed versions of articles as they appeared in various gay magazines. Most of the material in the collection is concerned with gay themes and the relationship between the gay and straight cultures; the correspondence also...
Dates: 1968-2004.
Found in: Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections / Perry Brass papers

Persons and Russ family papers

 Collection
Identifier: 6435
Abstract Diaries, correspondence, and personal and professional files of Anne Julienne Russ, with the diaries and correspondence of some members of her family: her mother Doris Russ, her grandmother Persons, her grandmother Russ, and her great grandmother Lotridge. Doris Russ' diaries include passages about dealing with her cancer, and Anne's papers include personal reflections on the death of her mother. Also, several yearbooks, including: her high school yearbook, the Uptonian (Mount Upton, NY),...
Dates: 1903-2000.
Found in: Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections / Persons and Russ family papers

Peter Lovejoy diary

 Collection — Microfilm reel 1: [Barcode: 31924094429069]
Identifier: 6087
Abstract Begins as a memoir containing reminiscences of Lovejoy's boyhood, adolescence and young adulthood including memories of family, the town of Benton, Methodist Episcopal church members and activities including revivals and personal spiritual growth. Diary entries (1-5 per year) record activities and opinions as a religious leader in the Methodist Episcopal church; births and deaths of family members and friends; quarter meetings and district conferences attended; sermons heard and prayers for...
Dates: 1867-1875.
Found in: Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections / Peter Lovejoy diary

Phila M. Perkham diary

 Collection — Volume box: [Barcode: 31924065480562]
Identifier: 981
Scope and content

Lists of social outings and household duties (1854); also, executor's notice regarding the settlement of Phila M. Mellon's estate (1875) and a list of Phila's and her husband's household expenses.

Dates: 1854, 1875.
Found in: Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections / Phila M. Perkham diary

Philip Slout Lott papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 1175
Scope and content

Correspondence pertaining to family and church affairs, diaries, general store and farm accounts, and American and Foreign Christian Union records and accounts.

Dates: 1830-1888.
Found in: Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections / Philip Slout Lott papers

Pierce family papers

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31924065184115]
Identifier: 858
Scope and content

Furniture and coffin maker accounts; burial records, funeral and coffin accounts, general store accounts, and diaries, Richford, Tioga County, New York.

Dates: 1865-1931.
Found in: Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections / Pierce family papers

Pittsford (N.Y.) woman's diary

 Collection — Microfilm reel 1: [Barcode: 31924094424615]
Identifier: 6224
Scope and content

Diary includes information on daily activities, visiting with friends, church attendance, and local news of interest to the author, June 1863-March 1864.

Dates: 1863-1864.
Found in: Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections / Pittsford (N.Y.) woman's diary

Polly Antell collection of Laura (Riding) Jackson letters and related materials

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31924064937992]
Identifier: 6383
Scope and content

Laura (Riding) Jackson's letters to Polly Antell from 1943-1986 inclusive; James Matthias's letters to Polly Cohen, 1980-1983; student diary, photograph album, student paper which won the Woodford Prize in 1923, postcards and other Cornell memorabilia; collection also includes interview of Polly Antell by Elizabeth Friedmann, 1990.

Dates: 1916-1990.
Found in: Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections / Polly Antell collection of Laura (Riding) Jackson letters and related materials

Pratt family papers

 Collection
Identifier: 299
Abstract

Letters, deeds, accounts, a manuscript arithmetic book, newspaper clippings, and an autograph book; also diaries (1842-1847, 1852-1891) of William B. Pratt; Steuben County (N.Y.).

Dates: 1787-1903.
Found in: Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections / Pratt family papers

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