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Nellie H. Crocker Diary, 1876

 Item — Box: 1
Identifier: MSS 0282- Series 2- Item Item 2

Scope and Contents

This diary documents a portion of the travels of Nellie Crocker, who celebrates her twentieth birthday in Geneva while traveling and studying in Europe. She records her impressions of life in Geneva, Paris, Brussels, Antwerp, and London; the sights seen and persons encountered, including acquaintances from her home town of Buffalo, New York. Nellie details her personal feelings, periodic bouts of the 'blues,' and her hope that she has matured during her time traveling.

Dates

  • 1876

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 5.73 Linear Feet (13 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Martha Blakeney Hodges Special Collections and University Archives Repository

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