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In this diary, Cyrus K. Holliday records his trip to Kansas Territory and his first impressions. Upon arrival in the territory, he stayed in Lawrence where he purchased interests in the town. Holliday makes several references to the first Congressional election and the three candidates. On December 6, he reported that he was the claimant to a new city site [probably Topeka], and Holliday was chosen president. The diary entries begin at the back of the booklet and proceed in reverse order (from right page to left page) toward the front. It is not always clear what the date is. For example, there is an entry for November 7 on pages 9 and 10 but the first date listed on page 4 is November 8. A complete, searchable transcription is available by clicking "Text Version" below.
Creator: Holliday, Cyrus Kurtz, 1826-1900
Date: November - December, 1854
Item Number: 226427
Call Number: 2012-117
KSHS Identifier: DaRT ID: 226427
Collections - Manuscript - Holliday, Cyrus Kurtz
Community Life - Town development
Date - 1854-1860 - 1854
Government and Politics - Elections
Objects and Artifacts - Communication Artifacts - Documentary Artifact - Diary
People - Notable Kansans - Holliday, Cyrus Kurtz, 1826-1900
Places - Cities and towns - Lawrence
Places - Cities and towns - Topeka
Places - Counties - Douglas
Places - Counties - Shawnee
Thematic Time Period - Bleeding Kansas, 1854 - 1861
Type of Material - Unpublished documents - Diaries
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