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Diary transcription - Excerpts, Elvira Sheridan Badger papers, May 11, 1860 - June 1, 1861

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Open book Elvira Sheridan Badger diary transcription excerpts, May 11, 1860-June 1, 1861

Title Diary transcription - Excerpts, Elvira Sheridan Badger papers, May 11, 1860 - June 1, 1861

Creator Badger, Elvira Cecelia Sheridan, 1832-1911

Date May 11, 1860 - June 1, 1861

Place Kentucky, Kentucky--Louisville, United States

Language English

Subjects Slaves, American Civil War (United States : 1861-1865)

Summary Six personal diaries and one diary fragment kept by Elvira Cecelia Sheridan Badger of Kentucky and Illinois, spanning the years 1859 through 1903. Also popular antebellum piano music compiled and bound for Badger before her marriage. Facsimile of notebook kept by Alpheus Shreve Badger about his move to Chicago and the subsequent freedom of his slaves in 1852. Diary entries concern the daily lives of a well-to-do family, including their 1861 move to Chicago, Illinois. Sentiment in Kentucky regarding the approach of the Civil War, relations with and freeing of the family's slaves, and news of the war are also noted.

Biographical/Historical Note Louisville, Kentucky, and Chicago, Illinois, wife and mother. Elvira Cecelia Sheridan Badger was born April 4, 1832, in Charleston, South Carolina to John J. and Martha Sheridan. Shortly after the birth of Elvira's brother, Joseph, in 1834, the Sheridan family moved from South Carolina to Louisville, Kentucky. Elvira married Alpheus C. Badger, a prominent banker, in the early 1850's. The couple had six children: Belle, Elvira, Ada, Sheridan, Alpheus, and Abraham. Following the outbreak of the Civil War in 1861, the Badgers moved to Chicago where Alpheus became a prominent financier. The family resided on Michigan Avenue and later on Calumet Avenue. Elvira Cecelia Sheridan Badger died November 22, 1911.

Extent 1.7 cubic ft. (2 oversize boxes)

Format Diaries, Personal narratives

User-Contributed Transcription Friday 11th May 1860
Another pretty morning -all well. Virginia & Iris came to see me awhile -we went to see Murdocks the great Tragedian -took my Father, Father Badger -the Badger enjoyed it much.

Thursday 28 June 1860
We all arose at 4 this morning to see the Badger off in {{?}} to Chicago

Tuesday July 3, 1860
Mr. Badger returned from Chicago-

Saturday 29 Sept 1860
Another lovely day -children out walking-at 12 went to Mrs. Murphy's then to Office -saw Douglass who expects to be President escorted through the streets, with a great crowd. Also tonight there is a Torch light Procession & Douglass is to speak in Preston Woods, we all at home to night. I trimmed baby's Hat. Eva Ferguson here children went to walk.

Transcription Note This document was transcribed by volunteers as part of the Newberry Transcribe crowdsourcing initiative.

Archival Collection Title Elvira Sheridan Badger papers

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Call Number Midwest MS Badger Box 1 Folder 5

BibID 998080028805867

Rights Status No Copyright - United States

Contributing Institution Newberry Library

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Size 3090px × 4022px 71.15 MB

Filename 998080028805867_mms_badger_box_01_fl_05_0001.tif

Unique Identifier NL1112Y1

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