Harriette A. Wells Royce journals

Collection

Identifier: MS 0581

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Diary of Harriette Wells Royce, 1845-1846

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Diary of Harriette Wells Royce, 1846-1849

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Scope and Contents

The Harriet A. Wells Royce Journals describe her activities as a student at Mount Holyoke Female Seminary, 1845-1846, and her subsequent domestic work and social life after returning to the family farm in New Handford, New York. Includes references to her courtship and marriage (1848) to Julius Royce.

Dates

Creation: 1845-1849

Conditions Governing Access

Unrestricted.

Biographical Note

Harriette A. Wells Royce was born on Novemeber 22, 1827. She lived in New Handford, New York, and attended Mount Holyoke Seminary from 1845-1846 (x1847). On October 25, 1848 she married Julius Royce. Harriette A. Wells Royce died in 1892 in New Jersey.

Extent

1 boxes (x1847)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Royce, Harriette A. Wells, 1827-1892; Student. Attended Mount Holyoke Female Seminary, 1845-1846. Papers consist of journals. Primarily noting her daily activities at Mount Holyoke and her life upon return to the family farm.