Diary of Martha Barksdale [don't serve original], 1918-1919

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Diary of Martha Barksdale, 1918-1919

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Scope and Contents

[NOTE: Since the diary is fragile, researchers are required to use either the digital verison, the photocopy, or the transcription of the diary.]

In her diary, Martha Barksdale recorded the events of her first year at college as a member of the first class of women to enter the College of William and Mary. The entry for 26 November 1918 reads: "[...] were quarrentined for Spanish influenza. This was a good thing for us. None of the girls had it so we used our time in getting well acquainted. We had met none of the boys and the quarrentine served to make them want to meet us.”

Dates

Creation: 1918-1919

Creator

From the Collection: Barksdale, Martha, 1900-1974 (Person)
From the Collection: Chamings, Dorothy Thurza Louise, d. 1958 (Person)

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

Conditions Governing Access

Since the Martha Barksdale diary is fragile, researchers are required to use either the digital verison,the photocopy, or the transcription of the diary.

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