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Diary of Theodocius Joshua Scurlock, 1867 December-1869 April

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 6
Identifier: id166854

Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents 16 Manuscript volume with typescript copy. Diary of Theodocius Joshua Scurlock containing details of Dr. Scurlock's journey from Texas to Tulango, Mexico; his impressions of the lifestyles of the people he encountered as he traveled south and the novelties he sees and learns about for the first time; and a table of distances traveled, detailed weather reports, and descriptions of the locations and names of towns stayed in. It gives an insight to the questioning nature of Dr. Scurlock and his ability to describe some of the methods of technique he viewed (e.g., medical and spinning). It also contains lists of edible birds and animals, trees for lumber and various fruit trees and vegetables.

Dates

  • Creation: 1867 December-1869 April

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

Conditions Governing Access:

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Extent

From the Collection: 1.00 Linear Feet

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository

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