Eugenie Benezet journal
Scope and Contents
This collection is composed of the typed extracts of the diary of Eugenie Benezet, with entries dating between 1843 and 1849. Entries describe family news, Protestant and Catholic beliefs, and her work at a Friend's school in France. In later entries, Eugenie discusses the possibility of moving to England or the United States. All entries are in French.
Dates
- Creation: 1843-1849
Creator
- Benezet, Eugenie (Author, Person)
Access Restrictions
The collection is open for research use.
Use Restrictions
Standard Federal Copyright Laws Apply (U.S. Title 17).
Biographical Note
Eugenie Benezet (-1865) was a French Quaker and school teacher, originally from Congenies, France. She had two sisters, Justine, who married Jules Paradon, and Elizabeth, who married Mr. Cabanis. Eugenie Benezet was married (husband's name unknown), and had at least one daughter, who died in 1845.
Extent
0.01 Linear Feet (1 volume)
Language
French
Overview
This collection is composed of the typed extracts of the diary of Eugenie Benezet, with entries dating between 1843 and 1849. Entries describe family news, Protestant and Catholic beliefs, and her work at a Friend's school in France. In later entries, Eugenie discusses the possibility of moving to England or the United States. All entries are in French.
Acquisition
Unknown.
Processing Information
Processed by Kara Flynn; completed July, 2015.
- Title
- Eugenie Benezet journal, 1843-1849
- Author
- Kara Flynn
- Date
- July, 2015
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- English
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