Jennie E. Adams Diary and Account Book, 1870
Item — Box: 1
Identifier: MSS 0282- Series 1- Item Item 5-6
Scope and Contents
This diary was created by Jennie Adams, a young African-American girl from western Pennsylvania. She records her daily activities of sewing, church, prayer meetings, and piano lessons. In addition, she describes her interactions with her parents, friends, and relatives. She talks of "going over the creek" almost daily to attend school, run errands, and attend church in the local town.
Dates
- 1870
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