Cyrus Betts Jr. and Rachel Smith Diaries, 1849 - 1870
Item — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 0282- Series 3- Item Item 1-2
Scope and Contents
Day book (1849-1870) of Cyrus Betts Jr. and diary (1861-1870) of Rachel Smith, a Quaker. The day book is a business ledger of Cyrus Betts' general store documenting sales, accounts, and business transactions. The diary include entries describing daily life, working at home, and spending time with relatives. Several entries mention the war, the death of President Lincoln, and a funeral for a solider.
Location: Buckingam, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Dates
- 1849 - 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