Julia Wilbur pocket diary, 1870
Scope and Contents
408 pages. Wilbur wrote page-length entries summarizing personally significant events for each day of the year. Documents her social activities and health as well as professional life at the United States Patent Office. Actively observed and commented on governmental proceedings in Washington, D.C. Attended congressional sessions as well as various lectures and conventions. The memoranda at the end include quoted excerpts and miscellaneous notes.
Subjects: Women--Diaries; Reconstruction (United States : 1865-1877); Women in the civil service; Health
Relevant locations: Washington (D.C.); New York (State)
Dates
- Creation: 1870
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is available for research use.
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