Scope and Contents From the Collection: The diaries and account books show the daily life of the Schenck family. Entries are brief and usually relate the weather and activities for the day, such as which fields were plowed, social events and trips to Lowell and “the Rapids” (Grand Rapids). The Schenck family was part of a relatively small group of early Ada pioneers and the diaries and account books mention other families from the Ada area. Of particular note are entries from January 12 and 13, 1875 noting Rix Robinson's death and...

Scope and Contents From the Collection: The diaries and account books show the daily life of the Schenck family. Entries are brief and usually relate the weather and activities for the day, such as which fields were plowed, social events and trips to Lowell and “the Rapids” (Grand Rapids). The Schenck family was part of a relatively small group of early Ada pioneers and the diaries and account books mention other families from the Ada area. Of particular note are entries from January 12 and 13, 1875 noting Rix Robinson's death and...