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Diary, 1946-1947

 File — Box: Small Collections Box 61, Folder: 1
Identifier: id79070

Scope and Contents

The following excerpts were provided by the seller and have not been verified: "Went to work dont think I will be here long I hate it waiting table is a Night Mare." "The lady started to ride me so I told her I would quit." "Just another day, not one bit satisfined." "The family went out to dinner but I had to get dinner for Nurse so that were that." "Told Mrs. Grant that I were quiting the 15th. They werent Pleased at all." "Mr. Black started to drink about 5 p.m. and at 6:30 p.m. he Passed Out." "Well I made up my mind and will leave got balled out about cooking Rice now my mind can rest. Will take new Place Monday a.m." "Same thing only some Baking 3 full meals every body Crazy encluding my self." "Now working for Mrs. Leon Levy. I am terrable dis gusted." "Just the same grind and Mad house. Labor Day and that is just what it is." "It is getting worse. I am almost a nervous wreck." "Nutty place." "The Madam is getting some one to take my place." "Sure am disgusted house a mess got Mad and quit to top it off broke a lamp she Busted and I kept my temper." "Went to Employment Office were there 3 hours Plenty of Negros went out to see about work." "They had an explosion, suer gas on Hill Street just missed it." "Earth quake, didn't feel a thing, asleep." "Helen called and is leaving her Place, is going to work for Gracy Allen." "My foot bothers me also my back. Just one dam thing after another." "Made an awfully nice streak dinner kindy pleased with my self. I have just about made up my Mind to stay here until spring." "Squint Eye came for his furniture."

Dates

  • Creation: 1946-1947

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

Conditions Governing Access:

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From the Collection: 0.01 Linear Foot

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository

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