Catherine Julia Adams diary and letter
Scope and Contents
The bulk of the collection is a manuscript diary, with a typescript copy, kept by Catherine J. Adams, 1885-1887, regarding her daily activities in Hillsboro, Oregon, and participation in the Woman's Christian Temperance Union. Also included is a typescript copy of a one-page letter from Adams' father, William Bartlit, dated August 17, 1878.
Dates
- Creation: 1878-1887
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
0.1 Cubic Feet (2 folders in shared box)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Diary kept by Catherine J. Adams regarding her daily activities in Hillsboro, Oregon, and participation in the Woman's Christian Temperance Union, as well as a typescript copy of a one-page letter from her father, William Bartlit.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Mrs. William M. Bennett, January 1981 (Lib. Acc. 15363).
Subject
- Adams, Catherine J. (Catherine Julia), 1828-1925 -- Diaries (Person)
- Bartlit, William C. -- Correspondence (Person)
- Woman's Christian Temperance Union of Oregon (Organization)
- Title
- Guide to the Catherine Julia Adams diary and letter
- Status
- Completed
- Date
- 2012
- 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
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