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Kiger, James S. (fl. 1859-1873) 1870 Diary

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03131.16.10 Author/Creator: Kiger, James S. (fl. 1859-1873) Place Written: [various places] Type: Diary Date: 1870 Pagination: 1 vol. ; 9 x 16 cm. Order a Copy

Records the weather.On April 17th, attends the funeral of a friend. April 28th mentions a parade to celebrate the ratification of the 15th amendment. He mentions taking Johnny to Sunday School. Many blank pages from June through December. Uses back for accounting.

National Expansion and Reform, 1815-1860
Reconstruction
Death
Holidays and Celebrations
African American History
Slavery
Civil Rights
US Constitution
Suffrage
Religion
Age of Jackson

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