Marcia L. Barrows diary
Collection — Box: Communal Collections 70, Placement: 4
Identifier: MSP 318
Scope and Contents
The Marcia L. Barrows diary is a 2.5" x 4" leather bound diary with entries written by Marcia Barrows from January 1 to July 21, 1865. It contains information on social life in Indianapolis, a travel log from Indianapolis to Augusta, Maine, a list of books read, and items purchased and their costs.
The diary contains gaps between entries from April 19 to May 7, May 10 to June 10, and June 19 to July 9.
The diary contains gaps between entries from April 19 to May 7, May 10 to June 10, and June 19 to July 9.
Dates
- January 1, 1865 - July 21, 1865
Creator
Access Information
Collection is open for research.
Copyright and Use Information
Material in this collection is in the public domain. Consult with Purdue University Archives and Special
Collections prior to reproduction of materials.
Biographical Information
Marcia L. Barrows was born on May 7, 1847, likely in Augusta, Maine. She resided in Indianapolis, Indiana starting circa October 1864, before returning to Augusta on July 21, 1865.
Extent
0.025 Cubic Feet (One folder)
Language of Materials
English
Physical Access Information
The diary is fragile and should be handled with care.
Acquisition Information
Diary acquired on April 17, 2007.
Processing Information
The material is housed in an acid-free folder and box.
Creator
- Title
- Marcia L. Barrows diary
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- William Niner
- Date
- 2022-07-26
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- English
- Edition statement
- First Edition.
Repository Details
Part of the Purdue University Archives and Special Collections Repository
Contact:
504 Mitch Daniels Boulevard
West Lafayette Indiana 47907 United States
765-494-2839
archives@purdue.edu
504 Mitch Daniels Boulevard
West Lafayette Indiana 47907 United States
765-494-2839
archives@purdue.edu