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Harriette A. Wells Royce journals

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0581

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

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.

Title
Harriette A. Wells Royce Journals, 1845-1849
Subtitle
Finding Aid
Status
Edited Full Draft
Author
Finding aid prepared by .
Date
© 2005
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the Mount Holyoke College Archives and Special Collections Repository

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