Diaries.
Subject
Subject Source: Library Of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 23 Collections and/or Records:
Andrew H. Laughlin Family Papers
Collection
Identifier: SC 172
Abstract
Correspondence, diary (1917) of Laughlin's son, Leigh Laughlin, train passes, and clippings, chiefly relating to daily activities and local events.
Dates:
1894-1954
Chaffee Family Collection of Papers
Collection
Identifier: SC 134
Abstract
Correspondence; excerpts from diary (1892-1909) of George L. Dunning, laborer and farm superintendent of Amenia and Sharon farm; genealogical material; term papers; biography of Eben Whitney Chaffee by W.C. Hunter; two interviews with H.L. Chaffee; and brochures relating to Oriente, a community planned for Nicaragua, of which E.W. Chaffee was president.
Dates:
1892-1955
Danford Whiting Diaries
Collection
Identifier: SC 41
Abstract
Diaries documenting daily activities in Wilmington (1862) and Whiting's service as soldier with a Vermont regiment during the Civil War (1863).
Dates:
1862-1863
Edward Bjornholt Diary
Collection
Identifier: SC 104
Abstract
Photocopies of the original diary of Edward Bjornholt together with an English translation. Diary begins with his departure for America in April 1903, coming to Montevideo, Minnesota where he worked for an Erik Molstad. The entries are usually short, telling what he did each day or where he was. The diary continues with his move to McLean County near the Emmet, N.D. post office. The entries document his establishing a homestead farm, interaction with neighbors, social events. Names of others...
Dates:
1903-1907
Found in:
Institute for Regional Studies
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Edward Bjornholt Diary
Elizabeth Leroy Papers
Collection
Identifier: Mss 281-Mss 1596.6
Abstract
Elizabeth Leroy, long-time Fargo, N.D. resident, kept personal diaries beginning in 1925 to her death, documenting her daily life and experiences. There are also financial diaries for many years. The other significant series in this collection is the large number of short stories and essays that were written by Leroy throughout her life.
Dates:
1885-2003
Found in:
Institute for Regional Studies
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Elizabeth Leroy Papers
Fred T. Erickson World War I Diaries
Collection
Identifier: SC 736
Scope and Contents
Two quite complete pocket diaries kept by Erickson, beginning with his enlistment in August 1917. Diaries become more detailed in late December of 1917. The first volume also includes drill regulations for a wedding. The second diary continues on Nov. 1, 1918. It was a German printed booklet and includes three German (revenue?) stamps. It has had some water damage thus making reading somewhat difficult. The diaries end on Sept. 9, 1919. There is a handwritten transcript of the first diary for...
Dates:
1917-1919
Harriet E. Macy Gearey Diary
Collection
Identifier: SC 808
Abstract
Transcription of Harriet Gearey's diary of 1873 done by Mary Carol Judge in 2008, together with photocopy of original diary pages, compiled in spiral-bound volume. In addition to the diary, includes biographical information and reproduced photographs of the extended Gearey family, including her son Edward C. Gearey and grandson Hamilton W. Gearey, both of Fargo, N.D.; Slack family history, by Hattie Gearey Slack; descendants and ancestors of Aaron Macy (1789-1842) of Hudson, New York; text...
Dates:
1873
Henry Lueg Collection
Collection
Identifier: SC 1166
Abstract
Typed translations (49 leaves and 83 leaves) of Mr. Lueg's 1867 diary documenting a 77-member wagon train journey, organized by a Capt. P.B. Davy, from St. Cloud, Minn. to Helena, Mont. and then on to Portland, Ore., going through North Dakota, Montana, Idaho, and Washington. The route in North Dakota included stops at forts Abercrombie, Ransom, Stevenson, Berthold, and Buford. There is also a partial list of the persons in the party. Also in the collection are two articles based on the diary...
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1930-1961
Found in:
Institute for Regional Studies
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Henry Lueg Collection
Homer A. Northrop Family Papers
Collection
Identifier: SC 86
Abstract
Civil War correspondence to Northrop's family (1864-1865); diary (1864) relating to his service with 149th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment near Atlanta, Ga.; land patents; history of Baldwin Township, Barnes County, N.D.; newspaper clippings; and miscellany. No papers dated 1866-1889 and 1903-1959.
Dates:
1862-1967
Jón Jónsson Diary
Collection
Identifier: SC 834
Abstract
Mimeograph of typed translation of his diary (101 pages) covering 1873-1901. Begins with his farm at Mjoadal, Iceland; each year lists events by month, includes living expenses, income, and references to weather, friends, his correspondence, Literary Society membership, farming, and family members. Also notes how long he has lived in this location, and years of his marriage. Contains 10 page introduction with explanation of Icelandic terms and method of reckoning time, possibly written by...
Dates:
1873-1901
Found in:
Institute for Regional Studies
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Jón Jónsson Diary