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Walla Walla Woman's Diary

 Collection
Identifier: WCMss-011

Scope and Contents

This brief diary consists of 10 pages of entries from July 1891-January 1895. In its twelve entries, the writer confesses her feelings of inferiority to her husband and inadequacy as a wife and mother. She also describes the recommencement of her menstrual cycle after her pregnancy and discusses her feelings about the possibility of future pregnancies.

Dates

  • 1891-1895

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

To protect the privacy of the writer and her family, the Whitman College and Northwest Archives will not release the identity of the writer. The item is open to all members of the public. The researcher assumes full responsibility for conforming with the laws of libel and privacy which may be involved in the use of this collection. Researchers are responsible for using in accordance with Title 17 U.S.C. Copyright not transferred to Whitman College.

Biographical Note

To protect the writer’s privacy, the Whitman College and Northwest Archives will keep her biographical information confidential. See access restrictions note for details.

Extent

0.2 Linear Feet (1 manucsript box)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The Walla Walla Woman's Diary, which dates from 1891 to 1895, contains a ten page diary of a young Walla Walla wife and mother. The identity of the writer is withheld by the Whitman College and Northwest Archives

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated to the Whitman College and Northwest Archives prior to August 2004.

Title
Guide to the Walla Walla Woman's Diary
Author
Colleen McFarland
Date
2006
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid written in English.
Sponsor
Funding for encoding this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Repository Details

Part of the Whitman College and Northwest Archives Repository

Contact:
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Walla Walla WA 99362 United States
509-527-5922