Research Catalog

Title

Diaries collection, 1640-1969, bulk (1800-1900)

Details

Description

25 linear feet (7 boxes, ca. 250 v.)

Summary

Collection consists of diaries maintained by people with a variety of backgrounds describing daily events such as travels, particularly to Europe and throughout the United States; scientific observations; religious events; and military experiences.

Subjects

• Diaries
• United States > History, Military
• United States > Social life and customs
• United States > Religious life and customs
• United States > Description and travel
• Europe > Description and travel

Genre/Form

Diaries.

Access (note)

• Restricted access;

Additional Formats (note)

• available on microfilm;

Processing Action (note)

• Surveyed
• Ctaloging updated

Call Number

MssCol 783

OCLC

NYPW89-A687

Title

Diaries collection, 1640-1969, bulk (1800-1900)

Restricted Access

Restricted access; Manuscripts and Archives Division; Permit must be requested at the division indicated.

Additional Formats

Selected diaries available on microfilm; New York Public Library.

Research Call Number

MssCol 783