Farmers--United States

Overview: Myron E. Rose was a rural school teacher and farmer in the area of Jefferson County, New York. He also farmed briefly in briefly in Union township in Lucas County, Iowa. The diaries primarily document Myron Rose’s working life in education and agriculture. He discusses his participation in various teachers’ institutes and gives summaries of many lectures. In addition to information related to teaching and farming, Rose also records his social activities, personal musing and financial...