Elizabeth Olive Thomas Densmore Diaries
- Title:
- Elizabeth Olive Thomas Densmore Diaries
- Creator:
- Densmore, Elizabeth Olive Thomas
- Creator Role:
- Author
- Accession / Call Number:
- 2014.080
- Object ID:
- 2014.080
- Date:
- 1958-1971
- Physical Description:
- 1 box
- Scope and Content:
- The diaries in this collection cover the period from 1958 to 1971, missing the years 1968 and 1969. The material largely covers day-to-day life in Concord, NH area with yearly visits to Densmore Corners, VT and her husband's family farm. The details contained in the diaries give a picture of daily life of the period, such as food preparation, detailing with autos service, and home care. There are many references to local shops in Concord, where she purchased food and clothing. The diary entries also point to an active, caring social life with many visits to parents and siblings. See the processor notes with the collection finding aid from the 1958 diary to get a sense of what is found in the diaries.
- Subjects:
- Farm life
- Locations:
- Concord, NH
Densmore Corners, VT - Credit Line:
- Gift of the family of Elizabeth T. Densmore in August 2014.
- Restrictions:
- Available for research.
- Level Description:
- Collection
- Finding Aid Link:
- RS24903_Densmore_Elizabeth_Olive_Thomas_Diaries_2014.080.pdf
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