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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

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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