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Scope and Contents Diaries of Violet Laughead Barnett (d. 1972) of West Chester, Pennsylvania for the years 1931-1972 (with the exceptions of 1967 and 1968). Violet Barnett was a homemaker and had two children, Ethel and Earl. Daily entries cover chores, weather, family and social life. There is also the occasional comment on national and international events. Violet Barnett was very engaged in church activities and a member of several chapters of the National Grange. Also included are a few newspapers...

Scope and Contents This collection is the minutes of Grange Order#1019 of Lewis County, Missouri. The minute book includes business matters, procedures, committee reports, conferring of degrees and debates on issues affecting them. There are committee reports on topics such as local trade and purchase of supplies. Highlights of the minute book include the following: The Ways and Means Committee joins with other Grangers to negotiate the purchase of dry goods and groceries. Draws up article binding...