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Jewell Diary, 1866

 Item — Box: 3
Identifier: MSS 0282- Series 3- Item Item 11

Scope and Contents

This diary is believed to be from a member of the Jewell Family living in Redwood City, California but it is not clear who is the actual author. The first section contains a San Francisco Directory. Entries describe family news, weather, daily activities, going to church, going to a ball, working in the family grinding/flour mill, gardening, trips to San Mateo, Petaluma, and San Francisco.

Dates

  • 1866

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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