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Eugenie Benezet journal

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-975-01-007

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

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 ft. (1 volume)

Language of Materials

French

Abstract

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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