James Allison Diaries, 1853-1914

Title:

James Allison Diaries, 1853-1914

Creator:

Allison, James, 1830-1914

Creator Role:

Author

Accession / Call Number:

1978.043

Object ID:

1978.043

Date:

1853-1914

Physical Description:

52 volumes in 3 boxes ; 1.04 linear feet 51 volumes

Scope and Content:

James Allison's diaries begin in 1853 with entries recording the weather, quality, and prices of crops, accounts, and problems losing weight. The volumes are small in size and the entries are brief, reflecting activities of importance to a successful farmer, town official, and father of nine children. Entries relate frequent visitors to the farm, stages in adding to the house, and the progress of the hay crops. Allison ran a large maple syrup/sugar operation. He worked extensively on the roads, breaking out in the winter, and surfacing and repairing bridges with oxen in the spring. Allison noted frequent visits to Keene and to Doctor Loveland, the children's dentist. He also discusses his children's education with the girls going to Plymouth, one boy to Dartmouth, and one to Bryant and Stratton Business College in Boston. Entries relate frequent visitors to the farm, stages in adding to the house, and the progress of the hay crops. Allison ran a large maple syrup/sugar operation. He worked extensively on the roads, breaking out in the winter, and surfacing and repairing bridges with oxen in the spring. Allison noted frequent visits to Keene and to Doctor Loveland, the children's dentist. He also discusses his children's education with the girls going to Plymouth, one boy to Dartmouth, and one to Bryant and Stratton Business College in Boston.

Subjects:

Diaries , Education , Farm life , Farmers , Medicine--Practice , Politicians , Slavery

Locations:

Dublin, NH

People:

Allison, James, 1830-1914

Credit Line:

Gift of Theodore Brayton.
Gift of the Dublin, NH, Historical Society.

Restrictions:

Available for research.

Level Description:

Collection

Finding Aid Link:

RS62128_Allison_James_Diaries_1978.043.pdf