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Ruth Austin Wilbur diary

 File — Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS 728

Scope and Contents

Photocopy of a handwritten diary covering the years 1856 to 1859. Miscellaneous notes are dated as late as 1869. Wilbur writes about her life in Ellery in short entries. She talks about a diphtheria epidemic and lists those who died in it.

Dates

  • Creation: 1856-1869

Creator

Language of Materials

Materials are in English.

Conditions Governing Access

Open for public research.

Conditions Governing Use

It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to publish material from XXX must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.

Biographical History

Quaker woman of Ellery, New York.

Extent

1 item (ca. 100 pages)

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated; Rosenstock; 1976.

Appraisal

19th Century Mormon and Western Manuscripts.

Title
Register of Diary
Author
Garrett Schroath
Date
2011 March 31
Description rules
Appm
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid written in English in Latin script.

Repository Details

Part of the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Repository

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