Emma Lukens Diary, 1855-1860
File — Volume: 1
Scope and Contents
Emma is 15 years old at the start of this diary, where she details social outings, visitors to the house, and learning domestic tasks (preserving jams, sewing circulars, etc.). On August 11, 1856, she recounts the kidnapping/forced marriage of Ann (her relation). Emma describes attending Quaker Meeting frequently, but usually in not much detail. In October 1860 (the end of this diary), the family moves from Philadelphia to Brooklyn, New York.
Dates
- Creation: 1855-1860
Access Restrictions
The collection is open for research use.
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