Anonymous Diary
c.00084

Summary Information

Repository
Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections
Creator
Anonymous
Title
Anonymous diary
ID
c.00084
Date [inclusive]
1899-1903
Extent
0.1 Cubic feet , 1 folder
Language
English

Preferred Citation

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: "Item title, Collection title, Collection Identifier, Michigan State University Archives & Historical Collections, East Lansing, Michigan."

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Scope and Contents note

The collection consists of one diary, kept from December 19, 1899 to May 3, 1903. While the author is unknown, the diary reveals that he ran a small combined hardware store and post office, as well as owning a farm in the Pomona, Michigan area. In addition to comments about the author's personal life, the diary contains a detailed record of marriages, births, illnesses, and deaths in the towns along the railroad line between Harlan, Pomona, and Copemish, Michigan. Social events are frequently noted, and there is also some information on the Women's Christian Temperance Union activities in the area.

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Administrative Information

Publication Information

Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections February 1965

Conrad Hall
888 Wilson Road, Room 101
East Lansing , MI, 48824
517-355-2330
archives@msu.edu

Revision Description

  February 2000

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Legal Status

Copyright: Michigan State University. Property Rights: Michigan State University.

Conditions Governing Use

Permission to publish material from this collection must be obtained from University Archives & Historical Collections, Michigan State University.

Custodial History

Gift of Miriane Ogen, 1961-09-15. Transferred by Michigan State University Museum.

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Controlled Access Headings

Corporate Name(s)

  • Woman’s Christian Temperance Union.

Genre(s)

  • Diaries

Geographic Name(s)

  • Harlan (Mich.)
  • Michigan -- Social life and customs
  • Pomona (Mich.)

Personal Name(s)

  • Ogen, Miriane

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Collection Inventory

Folder

Diary 1899-1903 

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