Diary, 1912 September-1913 February

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Identifier: id66029

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Diary, 1912 September- 1913 February

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Scope and Contents

This diary dates from September 8, 1912 until February 5, 1913. The diary is number 25 in a series of 30 written by Mildred Deyo. In this diary, Mildred Deyo spends most of her time visiting family and friends, going to the tennis club, and playing bridge. She also bakes and tidies the house where she, her sister, and their father live. Mildred Deyo goes to visit family in Boston. In Boston, she goes to Harvard football goes, visits Copley Square, shops, goes on automobile rides, and attends the symphony. Mildred also takes trips into New York City to go shopping and visit family or friends. She attends the play “Little Women.” In addition, she goes to a Vaudeville performance and other shows. The diary is an exhibition of life in the early 20th century for an upper middle class woman.

Dates

Creation: 1912 September-1913 February

Creator

From the Collection: Deyo, Mildred, 1884-1982 (Person)

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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