Diaries of Lydia Lord Davis, 1888-1900
Series — Box: 7
Identifier: Series VI
Scope and Contents
Volume 1 (1888-89) offers a daily account of the journey of Francis and Lydia Davis from Ravenna, Ohio to Fenzhou, China (August 27 to October 21, 1889). Volume 2 (1891-97) was begun on the death of Lydia's first newborn, December 20, 1890, and contains annual entries on the anniversary of his passing. Volume 3 (1898-1900) records the news of Francis' death, received on September 8, 1900.
Dates
- Creation: 1888-1900
Creator
- From the Collection: Davis, Francis W. (Person)
- From the Collection: Davis, Lydia Lord (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Unrestricted.
Extent
From the Collection: 2.80 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Oberlin College Archives Repository
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420 Mudd Center
148 West College Street
Oberlin OH 44074-1532 US
440-775-8014
440-775-8016 (Fax)
archive@oberlin.edu