1897-1900 Notebooks [Formerly called diaries.]. R3:A2.15. Appears to be class or lecture notes. The date appears to be Nov.-Dec 1899 to 1918. Many of the dates are historical dates, but there is a clear date of 1915 related to the Exposition in San Francisco. The booklet may actually date from much later.
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of papers documenting the personal and professional lives of three family members: William Almy Richmond, his wife Lorraine, and their daughter Rebecca. The bulk of the collection consists of William A. Richmond's Indians Affairs documents, 1845-1849. Rebecca Richmond's papers are primarily personal, consisting of correspondence, and more importantly her diaries, written during the Civil War. The smallest part of the collection is the Lorraine Richmond diaries, 1858-1863. They show day to day life prior to and during the Civil War.
Some changes in description are being made, as new review of select items suggests that they were the property of Rebecca, rather than her mother, for example. Additional adjustments may still need to be found and made for a more accurate description.
Dates
- 1825-1923, n.d.
Creator
- From the Collection: Fitch, Cadette Everett (Person)
- From the Collection: Richmond, Lorraine Page (Person)
- From the Collection: Church, Frederick S. (Frederick Stuart) (Person)
- From the Collection: Richmond, Rebecca (Person)
- From the Collection: Richmond, William Almy (Person)
Extent
From the Collection: 10.8 Linear Feet (14 boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Grand Rapids History Center Repository
Grand Rapids Public Library
111 Library Street NE
Grand Rapids Michigan 49503 USA
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