Diaries of Nena H. Bailey, 1896-1920. Digital
Scope and Contents
Contains two diaries: one with entries copied from diaries, 1896-1916; the other from 1920. Bailey details social life, sickness, death; household activities such as soap making, quilting, smoking meat, etc.; home improvements including installing a telephone, wood furnace, Phelps carbide gas machine, bathroom, and piano; also contains financial records.
Dates
- Creation: 1896-1920
Language of Materials
Materials in English.
Access Restrictions:
Access. Collection is open for research.
Extent
1 folderCreator
- From the Collection: Bailey, Nena H., 1871- (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Schlesinger Library, Radcliffe Institute Repository
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