Form: American diaries. -- 19th century - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

Extent:: 1 box and 0.2 linear feet
Abstract:: James H. Morrow was a young physician with an extensive background in natural history and agriculture when Secretary of State Edward Everett appointed him to serve as agriculturist with the U.S. expedition to Japan, led by Commodore Matthew Perry, in February 1853. Included in the collection are Morrow's original autograph draft of his expedition journal (approx. 213 pp.), other expedition-related material, and a number of documents of biographical interest about Morrow.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division [Contact Us]

Extent:: 1 box
Abstract:: This diary was written by William E. Potter during his years at Harvard (law degree, 1861) and Princeton (B.A., 1863). For the most part the entries are daily with astute and observant comments on many of the public figures and events of this time. Among the more interesting entries are comments and descriptions of the Women's Rights Convention in Boston in 1860, the Massachusetts state prison; the election and inauguration of Abraham Lincoln; the surrender of Fort Sumter; the Battle of Bull Run; "pumping" (dunking) of Princeton students favoring secession; his religious awakening; and a final entry that reads simply "Enlisted."

Held at: Princeton University Library: University Archives [Contact Us]

Extent:: 1 box and 0.4 linear feet
Abstract:: Consists of 24 diaries kept by Maria P. Hedden of Edgartown, Massachusetts, on Martha's Vineyard.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division [Contact Us]

Extent:: 1 box and 0.4 linear feet
Abstract:: Consists of 25 diaries, primarily kept by Lucy Amanda Merrill of Hudson, New Hampshire.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division [Contact Us]

Extent:: 2 boxes, 1 volume, and 1.0 linear feet
Abstract:: A collection of letters and other writings written principally by Mary Chrystie, but also other members of Chrystie/Few family, mostly from the 1830s through 1840s. Mary Chrystie is a pious, intelligent, chatty, and wealthy young lady from Fishkill Landing, New York. Unfortunately Mary dies at the early age of 17 from tuberculosis in Nice, France.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Cotsen Children's Library [Contact Us]

Extent:: 47 boxes, 2 items, and 20.2 linear feet
Abstract:: Consists of manuscripts, correspondence, documents, photographs, scrapbooks, and miscellaneous research material of librarian/archivist Milton Halsey Thomas, including research material for several of his historical publications.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division [Contact Us]

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