Leisure--United States--1910-1920
Subject
Subject Source: Lctgm
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Ivan M. Baxter Diary
Collection
Identifier: SC 00838
Scope and Contents
Diary, 1914 of Ivan M. Baxter (b. 1896) of Smithville, Chenango County, New York. He appears to live on a farm where his family raises cattle and farms wheat and corn. Baxter, who was 17 at the time he wrote in this diary, describes daily work (e.g. helping with cattle, splitting wood, farming), weather and leisure activities such as church, dating, sleigh riding, cattle drives, automobile racing and dances. His daily income is recorded in the back of the diary.
Dates:
1914
Found in:
Special Collections Research Center
Mildred Deyo Diaries
Collection
Identifier: MS 00124
Scope and Contents
This collection contains the diaries of Mildred Deyo (1884-1982) of Newburgh, New York. The entries describe her daily life, social activities, travels, and in some cases views on social and political issues.At the time she wrote her diaries, Mildred Deyo lived at home with her father and sister. The family was well-off; Mildred did not have to work. She is on the board of directors of a Day Nursery, puts on fundraisers, and regularly spends time at the local tennis club....
Dates:
1908-1914
Found in:
Special Collections Research Center