Julia Wilbur "Centennial" diary, 1877
Scope and Contents
427 pages. Wilbur wrote page-length entries summarizing personally significant events for each day of the year. Documents her social activities and professional life at the United States Patent Office. Frequently discusses two nieces who were living with her at this time, particularly Alfreda Bigelow. Provides commentary on governmental/political proceedings. The memoranda at the end include miscellaneous notes.
Subjects: Women--Diaries; Reconstruction (United States : 1865-1877); United States. Patent Office; Women in the civil service; Women--Employment; Bigelow, Alfreda, 1856-1933
Relevant locations: Washington (D.C.); New York (State); Philadelphia (Pa.)
Dates
- Creation: 1877
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is available for research use.
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