ITEM — Box: 2
Identifier: MC 873, 2.12.
Margaret (Lewis) Gay. Commonplace book, with commentaries on responsibilities of marriage and parenthood, ca.1759. Digital
Scope and Contents
Written by Margaret Lewis before marriage to William Gay in May 1759; includes explanatory note on text by granddaughter Dorcas Parker Gay
Dates
- Creation: 1759-1991
- Creation: Majority of material found within 1826-1926
Language of Materials
Materials in English.
TERMS OF USE:
Access. Collection is open for research.
Extent
4.38 linear feet ((10 + 1/2 file boxes) plus 2 folio folders, 1 photograph folder)Repository Details
Part of the Schlesinger Library, Radcliffe Institute Repository
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