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II. Writings, 1903-1916, 1934

 Series
Identifier: SERIES II.

Scope and Contents

Series II. Writings consists of two subseries. Subseries A. Diaries includes her personal diaries beginning in 1909 when she was 15 years old until 1916, the year of her marriage to Henry. Included in the later diaries are such memorabilia as Gordon Grant's metal name tag, sports schedules, and handwritten prayers. Also included in the pages are photographs of Harry and notes from him. Subseries B. Notebooks and Journals contain two notebooks in which she glued personal invitations to parties and events in Boston, Brookline, and other locations. She writes commentaries for each describing her experience of the event and others in attendance. There are also a number of partially completed journals with inspirational and religious quotations, poems, and school notes. One of the two travel journals written in 1909 describes a voyage from New York to Paris and then onto London. One notebook contains information about her wedding, attendees, gifts, and wedding party, as well as a domestic inventory.

Dates

  • Creation: 1903-1916, 1934

Creator

Restrictions on Access

This collection is open for research use.

Extent

From the Collection: 3 linear feet (6 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Repository Details

Part of the Phillips Library Repository

Contact:
Peabody Essex Museum
306 Newburyport Turnpike
Rowley MA 01969 USA