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1864
Burpee, Thomas F. (1837 - 1864)
Diary for 1864
Final year. Records troop movements until June 11th when his mother takes over after his death. Provides details of funeral. Rest is blank.
GLC02744.384
1860
Kiger, James S. (fl. 1859-1873)
1860 Diary
Records the weather. Mentions church every Sunday. Church is a running theme throughout this diary. Often attends sermons. Also goes to what he vaguely refers to as business meetings.
GLC03131.16.02
1861
1861 Diary
Records the weather. On March 12th, he mentions the city elections. April 24th, acknowledges how sad it is that so many young men are going to war and he hopes they return safely. Mentions church and bible class frequently. On July 22nd, he notes bad...
GLC03131.16.03
1864 Diary
Blank from mid-February through December. Records the weather. Mentions church and bible class in several entries.On Feb. 22nd, he leaves on furlough. He and friend visit the fair when it comes into town.
GLC03131.16.06
1869
1869 Diary
Records the weather. Notes temperature and time. Newspaper clippings inserted here and there. Most entries are cross written. Mentions church activities in many entries.. On July 13th, he describes meeting with the mayor. He attends various lectures...
GLC03131.16.09
1870
1870 Diary
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...
GLC03131.16.10
1848-1858
Boomer, Susan B. (fl. 1848-1858)
Untitled
Diary of a young woman who left Massachusetts to settle in Bristol, Illinois, with opinions on slavery, patriotism, the Compromise of 1850, and the Fugitive Slave Act. "I spent the night at Uncle James's. During the evening a fugitive slave was...
GLC09292
1862-1864
Hess, Luther Martin (fl. 1862-1864)
[Diary of Luther Martin Hess]
Diary of soldier in 93rd Illinois Infantry, Co. G. Took part in Vicksburg, Chattanooga, Atlanta campaigns, and Sherman's "March to the Sea." Vivid writing throughout, some daily, some retrospectively. Confronted with the prospect of death during the...
GLC09353
1865
Hammond, Cyrena (fl. 1865)
[Journal]
One hundred and thirty three pages of diary entries and handwritten notes. Fourteen pages with preprinted text, including a title page and printed calendars. Previous research indicated that this is a "journal of Western New York teenager;" the title...
GLC09413
1855-1856
Unknown
Manuscript diary of an unknown woman
One diary of an unknown woman dated 1855-1856. Many entries are one sentence. She tends to write about food, people she visits and the weather.
GLC09944
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