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These excerpts from Anna (Watson) Randolph's diary begin after her family had settled in Emporia in 1858. Living in Emporia provided many opportunities for her and her family to become involved in the community, including church services and "singing school." She includes juicy details about her neighbors, including Mr. Plumb who was a fan of the drink. Her entries also point to her mental state and her personal reflections on self improvement. In short, these entries provide a previously unseen glimpse into the Emporia community during the 1850s and into the lives of the Watson family.
Creator: Randolph, Anna Margaret Watson, 1838-1917
Date: December 12, 1858 - December 19, 1858
Item Number: 2270
Call Number: Anna M.W. Randolph Coll. #238 Box 1 Folder 20
KSHS Identifier: DaRT ID: 2270
Collections - Manuscript - Randolph, Anna M. W.
Community Life - Clubs and organizations
Community Life - Events and Celebrations - Holidays
Community Life - Religion - Places of Worship
Date - 1854-1860 - 1858
Education
Home and Family - Daily life
Home and Family - Family parties and reunions - Holidays
Objects and Artifacts - Communication Artifacts - Documentary Artifact - Diary
Places - Cities and towns - Emporia
Places - Counties - Lyon
Thematic Time Period - Bleeding Kansas, 1854 - 1861
Thematic Time Period - Immigration and Settlement, 1854 - 1890
Type of Material - Unpublished documents - Diaries
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