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Lamb, Nathaniel - Diaries, 1888-1892

Catalog no. 000295

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Object ID : 000295

Object Name : Lamb, Nathaniel - Diaries, 1888-1892

Object Desc : 2 diaries, for 1888, 1897, in leather clasp-binder. The 1888 diary has very faint ink, is mostly now illegible. 1897 diary much better. Interesting entries of farm life. Includes also transcript for 1888 made by Jean Hankins

Collection : Coll. 31, Small Collections

Accession # : 2015.221

Alternate ID : Coll. 31 #42

General Category : Documents

Category : Diaries

Source : Ethel Bean Turner

Source Category : Gift

Accession Date : AUG 19,2009

Location : Range 4

Status : In Collection

Object Keywords : Lamb, Nathaniel - Diaries,Diaries, 1888, 1897,


Title : Nathaniel Lamb Diaries

Description : Sample entry: Jan. 1, 1891. There is not much snow -- good wagoningsome are in sleigh-- mostly waggons. has been mild and pleasant for some days. Went out to the ministers this afternoon & carried him a ham and a Sparrib went in a wagon. Mother is sick with a cold so she does not sit up any. Mrs. Kneeland & Mrs. Vosmus called this morning. Mrs. Brown & Mrs. Spurr this afternoon. Shod a horse for Elder Kneeland this morning.

Events

Date : FEB 26,2015

Summary : Location change

Notes : Location changed to Range 4 from Range 1 - automatic entry by admin


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