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Archer, Edward R., fl. 1830-1917 Memorandum book of E.R. Archer

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01896.161 Author/Creator: Archer, Edward R., fl. 1830-1917 Place Written: Europe Type: Diary Date: 1878/07/20-1878/12/31 Pagination: 102 p. ; Height: 17 cm, Width: 11 cm Order a Copy

Front cover: "Notes on a trip to Europe in 1878--" Inside back cover: "Memorandum book of E. R. Archer Richmond, Virginia July 20, 1878." From the front [to back], the book acts as a narrative diary, and includes drawings and descriptions of machinery for water works, steel manufacturing, and other industrial pursuits. From the back [to front], the book is an expense account beginning shortly before Archer embarked on the trip. The middle of the book recounts vacation in Ireland, Scotland, London, Paris and Germany with a list of purchases made in these countries. Calf bound, title inscribed on front cover in Archer's hand.

Archer, Edward Richard, 1834-1918

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