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Abstract
American woman traveling in Europe.
The diary, begun on April 6, 1878, and ending on Nov. 9, 1878 in Augsburg, covers the travels of an American woman through England, France, Germany, Sweden, Norway, and Russia. Included are descriptions of visits to museums and royal palaces. While in Norway, the author met and spent time with Gen. and Mrs. Ulysses S. Grant. Formerly known as Anonymous diary, 1878.
Descriptive Summary
- Repository
- David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University
- Title
- American woman's travel diary, 1878
- Language of Materials
- English
- Extent
- 1 v.
- Location
- For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the Library's online catalog.
Collection Overview
The diary, begun on April 6, 1878, and ending on Nov. 9, 1878 in Augsburg, covers the travels of an American woman through England, France, Germany, Sweden, Norway, and Russia. Included are descriptions of visits to museums and royal palaces. While in Norway, the author met and spent time with Gen. and Mrs. Ulysses S. Grant. Formerly known as Anonymous diary, 1878.
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American woman traveling in Europe.
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Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], in the American woman's travel diary, 1878, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University.
Processing Information
Processed by: Rubenstein Library Staff, April 1999
Encoded by: Noah Huffman, July 2011
Descriptive sources and standards used to create this inventory: DACS, EAD, NCEAD guidelines, and local Style Guide.
This finding aid is NCEAD compliant.