Eva S. Lesslie diary , 1869 March 1 - November 19

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Lesslie, Eva S.
Title
Eva S. Lesslie diary
Dates
1869 March 1 - November 19 (inclusive)
Quantity
0.1 linear feet, (1 container)  :  1 folder
Collection Number
A 155
Summary
Eva S. Lesslie was a pupil of the Girls High School in New Orleans, Louisiana. The collection consists of a diary she kept from March 1 to November 19, 1869.
Repository
University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives
UO Libraries--SCUA
1299 University of Oregon
Eugene OR
97403-1299
Telephone: 5413463068
spcarref@uoregon.edu
Access Restrictions

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Languages
English
Sponsor
Funding for production of this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC).

Historical NoteReturn to Top

Eva S. Lesslie was a pupil in Girls High School, New Orleans, Louisiana in 1869. She recorded her experiences in a diary.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The collection consists of a diary Eva S. Lesslie kept from March 1 to November 19, 1869. The diary describes events in and out of school.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Education, Secondary--Louisiana--New Orleans--History--19th century
  • High school girls--Louisiana--New Orleans--Diaries
  • High school students--Louisiana--New Orleans--Diaries

Geographical Names

  • New Orleans (La.)--Social life and customs--19th century