Anna Birchman diary

Collection

Identifier: Mss 2035

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The collection includes a manuscript diary of Anna Birchman (nee Anna Björkman, later Anna Birchman Mills), written in Swedish, with entries dating from December 18, 1890-January 14, 1891, as well as two English translations. Birchman wrote the diary in the form of a letter home to her family during her emigration from the Dalarna province in Sweden to Portland, Oregon. The manuscript is a handwritten copy of the original letter, which was received by her family in Sweden. The English translations in the collection consist of a typescript by an unidentified translator, as well as an edited version of that translation in the form of a 2006 pamphlet titled "Winter Crossing: Anna Birchman's 1890 Emigration Narrative," published by Swedish Roots in Oregon. The pamphlet also includes biographical information about Birchman. A preservation photocopy and a microfilm copy of the manuscript diary are also included in the collection.

Dates

1890-1891

Creator

Mills, Anna B. (Anna Birchman), 1871-1909 (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

The Oregon Historical Society owns the materials in the Research Library and makes available reproductions for research, publication, and other uses. The Society does not necessarily hold copyright to all materials in the collections. In some cases, permission for use may require seeking additional authorization from copyright owners.

Extent

0.17 Cubic Feet (3 folders in shared box; 1 reel microfilm)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Manuscript diary of Anna Birchman (nee Anna Björkman, later Anna Birchman Mills), written in Swedish, with entries dating from December 18, 1890-January 14, 1891. Birchman wrote the diary in the form of a letter home to her family during her emigration from the Dalarna province in Sweden to Portland, Oregon. Also included are a typescript English translation and an edited version of that translation in the form of a pamphlet published in 2006.