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Caroline Randolph Diary

 Collection
Identifier: MS 021

Scope and Content Note

Her diary consists in large part of her religious views and search to live a "good life." A number of ministers are mentioned by name. She describes her health, the birth of her children, church attendance and everyday life in early to mid-19th century New England. 188 p. Diary contents are available only in photocopy.

Dates

  • Creation: 1835-1876

Creator

Access Restrictions

Open for research without restrictions.

Use Restrictions

Permission to publish materials must be obtained in writing from the:
Ruth A. Haas Library
Archives and Special Collections
181 White Street
Danbury, CT 06810
Phone: 203-837-8992
E-mail: stevensb@wcsu.edu

Historical/Biographical Note

Caroline Randolph was born in Sharon, Connecticut on June 20, 1798. Her father, Joseph Riley, died when she was two years old thus her formative years were spent with relatives in Connecticut, Vermont, and Massachusetts. She married and lived in Sharon for some time before moving to Ohio in April 1834.

Extent

1 Linear Feet (, 1 box)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Diary of a woman from Connecticut. She describes her health the birth of her children, church attendance and everyday life in early to mid-19th century New England. 188 p.

Arrangement

Contains one diary

Provenance

Unknown. The original diary went missing from the Archives in the 1980s.

Title
Guide to the Caroline Randolph Diary
Status
Unverified Full Draft
Author
Mary Rieke
Language of description
English
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Language of description note
Description is in English.
Edition statement
This version was derived from Caroline Randolph Diary.doc

Repository Details

Part of the Western Connecticut State University Archives and Special Collections Repository

Contact:
Haas Library
181 White St
Danbury 06810 USA US
203.837.8992
203.837.8322 (Fax)