Journal, Lyman Hall, 1884-1895

The papers consist, in the main, of letters received by Hall and of a diary of 13 volumes that he kept from 1884 until his death. There are also letters written by Hall, several while in Germany with his first wife in 1888-1889, and others while in Europe and England in 1905. Many of the letters written to him were by his brothers Russell (AB 1865) and Thomas (AB 1872), Theodore E. Burton and C.B. Martin. Other corespondents include W.G. Ballantine, E.I. Bosworth, John Ellis, W.G. Frost, and Azariah Root. In addition, there are several letters sent from Thomas in England to his wife in 1899.

The diary deals with day-to-day matters of all kinds. Family matters, studies, and his trips to Europe and England also receive a great deal of attention. Hall's interest in music is reflected. There is much information about Germany, bicycling in England and on the Continent, visits to art galleries and museums, and the like. (A partial calendar to the diaries is a part of the papers.)