Philadelphia Area Archives

Start Over Place Nebraska--Description and travel

Daily report of Charles Boss. Life and adventures on the frontiers., approximately 1884-1893 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume (approximately 478 pages)
Abstract:: Fictionalized journal of Charles Boss describing his frontier life and encounters with Indians while serving in the United States Army from 1866 to 1884.

Held at: University of Delaware Library Special Collections [Contact Us]

Edward F. Smith travel journal, 1869-approximately 1870 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume (80 pages)
Abstract:: This travel diary written by Edward F. Smith documents his 1869 journey from Dubuque, Iowa, to Omaha, Nebraska, and further west along the Platte River. The journal also served as a commonplace book and features handwritten quotes and poems, assorted facts, sketches, handwriting exercises, records of financial transactions, and debts owed.

Held at: University of Delaware Library Special Collections [Contact Us]