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Metcalf, Henry Martyn (son). Diary, Isaac Stevens Metcalf family papers, 1896-1898

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Open book Henry Martyn Metcalf diary, 1896-1898

Title Metcalf, Henry Martyn (son). Diary, Isaac Stevens Metcalf family papers, 1896-1898

Creator Metcalf, Isaac Stevens, 1822-1898

Date 1896-1898

Place United States

Subjects Bowdoin College, Brothers and sisters, DuQuoin Coal Company, Illinois Central Railroad Company

Format Business records, Correspondence, Diaries, Genealogies, Invoices, Manuscripts, Personal narratives, Records

User-Contributed Transcription Capt Maschal (?) + wife. Invited the choir to G. Richs surprise party. Called on Penniman (sick abed with malaria) after evening service. Then to Salv. Army. Marion went to Ridgeville in eve. Elyrian Quar. met at C. C. Crehores at 2 p.m.Mon Jan 18. much colder snow Coal oil bbl filled After driving down town w. father, went around + invited rest of choir. Piled wood. P.M. shelled corn. Father went to Ridgeville to Farmers Mkt. Eve. Social Committee. Personal Wk Class and met father at 9:30.Tues Jan 19. cold Monkeyed a good deal over George's party. Got some corn ground in the p.m. 5 bushels or so. Party a great success. the choir turned out in full force. Bed 12 stand Geo. completely surprised.Wed. 20. warmer snow thawing at night Took laundry to soild clothes P.M. pick over apples in cellar. eve. Concert. Mozart Symphony Club.

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Archival Collection Title Isaac Stevens Metcalf papers, Midwest Manuscript Collection

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Call Number Midwest MS Metcalf Box 6 Folder 147

BibID 821787

Rights Status No Copyright - United States

Contributing Institution Newberry Library

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IIIF Resource Type Canvas

Size 2475px × 4734px 67.08 MB

Filename 998217878805867_mms_metcalf_box_06_fl_147_001_008.tif

Unique Identifier NL11FIMQ

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