Cynthia T. (Peterson) Litchfield Diary, 1883
Item — Box: 1
Identifier: MSS 0282- Series 3- Item Item 6
Scope and Contents
This diary belonged to Cynthia Litchfield and was used a summer diary in 1883 while vacationing in Lunenberg, Massachusetts. Dates range from June 13-September 27, 1883. Cynthia Litchfield was married to Civil War verteran James A. Litchfield, who was a prosperous grocer. The diary includes descriptons of summer diversions including gardening, house-keeping, socializing, weekly religious services, croquet, blueberry picking, concerts, picknics, and Fourth of July celebrations.
Dates
- 1883
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