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

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:: 120 boxes and 67.8 linear feet
Abstract:: Consists of over 3000 miscellaneous items of primarily American literary, historical, and political figures, including business and personal letters, manuscripts, drawings, photographs, and official documents.

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

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