Philadelphia Area Archives

Start Over Place West (U.S.)--Description and travel

Mary Wager Fisher Western floral sketchbook, 1871-1872, 1884-1885 (inclusive) 1885 (bulk)

Extent:: 1 volume
Abstract:: This sketchbook was created by American journalist and author Mary Wager Fisher (d. 1915) and includes full-color drawings and pencil sketches from the 1870s and 1880s. Most of the drawings depict plants observed around Seattle, Washington, but Fisher also included sketches of buildings, household objects, and people observed elsewhere.

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

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]

The overland narrative of John Grindell: Platteville, Wis., to California 1850 : typed carbon copy, 1850 march 25-august 1 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume (18 pages)
Abstract:: This typed transcript of a journal chronicles Platteville, Wisconsin, resident John Grindell's 1850 overland journey west during the California Gold Rush.

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]