Dorothy Lee Willmering Diaries
Scope and Contents
Diaries, 1930-1931 of Dorothy Lee Willmering (b. circa 1915) of Columbus City, Louisa County, Iowa. Dorothy, who was about 15 when she started her diaries, lived with her mother and older sister.
Dorothy mentions visiting her father (her parents were divorced) and receiving letters from him. She also mentions her group of friends, boy friends, social activities and not doing well in school.
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Dates
- Creation: 1930-1931
Creator
Language of Materials
English
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Biographical Information:
Extent
0.02 Linear Feet
Acquisition Information:
Purchase.
Processing Information:
Accessioned and minimally described in November 2009 by Ute Schechter.
Genre / Form
Geographic
Topical
- Title
- Guide to the Dorothy Lee Willmering Diaries
- Author
- Finding Aid Authors: Ute Schechter.
- Date
- 2009-11-03
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- The collection description/finding aid is written in English
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository