Olive Kennedy Diary, 1866 - 1869
Item — Box: 1
Identifier: MSS 0282- Series 3- Item Item 4
Scope and Contents
This diary belonged to Olive Kennedy of Jefferson, Schoharie County, New York. Born in 1848, Olive married Will Kennedy in 1865 and had her first child in 1867. Entries include descriptions of housework, socializing, family life, birthdays, wedding anniversaries, needlework projects (dresses, chemises, quilts), spinning, knitting, cooking, baking, church attendance, and travel to local towns.
Location: New York
Dates
- 1866 - 1869
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