MenuGuide to the Harriet Sanderson Stewart diaries, 1906-1911
Abstract
Traveler, diarist, daughter of Reverend Francis Stewart.
Three diaries written by affluent British woman traveling with her father. Ms. Stewart recorded her impressions of people and events aboard ships as well as describing accomodations, entertainments, plants, and ways of life in the places she visited. In "Westward Wanderings, 1906-1907" (2 v.), she described her travels in the West Indies, Canada, and the United States (New York City, Boston, and Washington D.C.). Volume I includes a description of the 1907 earthquake in Jamaica. In both volumes Ms. Stewart wrote of her impressions of Black West Indians and her interactions with them. "Eastern Impressions, 1907-1908" (2 v.) documents her journey through Sri Lanka, India, Burma, and North Africa. A third diary, "Scenes from Southern Spain" (1 v.), was written during 1911. Entries are illustrated with numerous watercolors and photographs (including cyanotypes and albumen prints) by Stewart, as well as clippings, postcards, maps, menus, and dried flora.
Descriptive Summary
- Repository
- David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University
- Creator
- Stewart, Harriet Sanderson.
- Title
- Harriet Sanderson Stewart diaries, 1906-1911
- Language of Materials
- English
- Extent
- 5 v.
- Location
- For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the Library's online catalog.
Collection Overview
Three diaries written by affluent British woman traveling with her father. Ms. Stewart recorded her impressions of people and events aboard ships as well as describing accomodations, entertainments, plants, and ways of life in the places she visited. In "Westward Wanderings, 1906-1907" (2 v.), she described her travels in the West Indies, Canada, and the United States (New York City, Boston, and Washington D.C.). Volume I includes a description of the 1907 earthquake in Jamaica. In both volumes Ms. Stewart wrote of her impressions of Black West Indians and her interactions with them. "Eastern Impressions, 1907-1908" (2 v.) documents her journey through Sri Lanka, India, Burma, and North Africa. A third diary, "Scenes from Southern Spain" (1 v.), was written during 1911. Entries are illustrated with numerous watercolors and photographs (including cyanotypes and albumen prints) by Stewart, as well as clippings, postcards, maps, menus, and dried flora.
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Contents of the Collection
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Harriet Sanderson Stewart was a traveler, diarist, and daughter of Reverend Francis Stewart.
Subject Headings
- Travel--History.
- Women travelers.
- Voyages and travels--History--20th century.
- West Indians--Social life and customs.
- Natural history--West Indies--Pictorial works.
- Natural history--Africa, North--Pictorial works.
- East Indians--Social life and customs.
- Earthquakes--Jamaica.
- Africa, North--Description and travel.
- Africa, North--Pictorial works.
- Boston (Mass.)--Description and travel.
- Burma--Description and travel.
- Canada--Description and travel.
- India--Description and travel.
- New York (N.Y.)--Description and travel.
- Spain--Description and travel.
- Spain--Pictorial works.
- Sri Lanka--Description and travel.
- Sri Lanka--Pictorial works.
- Suez Canal (Egypt)--Description and travel.
- Washington (D.C.)--Description and travel.
- West Indies--Description and travel.
- West Indies--Pictorial works.
- West Indies--Race relations.
- Watercolors.
- Postcards.
- Cyanotypes.
- Albumen prints.
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], in the Harriet Sanderson Stewart diaries, 1906-1911, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University.
Processing Information
Processed by: Rubenstein Library Staff
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.