Anna Birchman diary
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
- Creation: 1890-1891
Creator
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
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.
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Due to fragility of the original diary, researchers are asked to use microfilm or preservation photocopies. Contact library staff for assistance.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Manuscript diary and typescript translation, gift of Margaret Freeborg, January 1974 (Lib. Acc. 12773).
Processing Information
Collection was titled "Anna Birchman (Björkman) diary" prior to March 2023.
Subject
- Title
- Guide to the Anna Birchman diary
- Status
- Completed
- Date
- 2012; revised 2023
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid is written in English.
Repository Details
Part of the Oregon Historical Society Research Library Repository
1200 SW Park Ave.
Portland OR 97205 United States
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