Archive Record
Metadata
Catalog Number |
MS083 Box 1 F11 |
Title |
Josiah P. Gilson Diary, 1897 |
Scope & Content |
1897 diary of Josiah P. Gilson records most of the same maintenance chores as in previous diaries. Besides caring for the horses, he lists working on the guest cottage, going to Farmington, beating carpets, collecting eggs (he apparently had a small egg business on the side), applying kerosene to kill lice. Entertainment: pitch (indoor game), a party, having a smoke. Letters to and from Clara. Names Pat Smith, Dan Brooks. |
Collection |
Josiah P. Gilson Diaries |
Object Name |
Diary |
Date |
1897 |
Extent of Description |
One softcover diary, 'The American Diary,' 6.3.5" |
People |
Gilson, Josiah P., 1837-1909 Brooks, Dan Smith, Pat Coolidge family |
Search Terms |
Wentworth-Coolidge Mansion Little Harbor |
Subjects |
Diaries and journals |