Guide to the West Indies Travel Diary, 1885 Feb. 2-Apr. 10
Abstract
Journal of an unidentified young woman traveling with her father to the West Indies in 1885. The author described her voyage; entertainment and social engagements in the West Indies (where she and her family were guests of the Governor, Sir Henry Norman); her observations of the people of the West Indies; and her return voyage to Plymouth.
Descriptive Summary
- Repository
- David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University
- Title
- West Indies Travel Diary, 1885 Feb. 2-Apr. 10
- Language of Materials
- English
- Extent
- 1 item.
- Location
- For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the Library's online catalog.
Collection Overview
Journal of an unidentified young woman traveling with her father to the West Indies in 1885. The author described her voyage; entertainment and social engagements in the West Indies (where she and her family were guests of the Governor, Sir Henry Norman); her observations of the people of the West Indies; and her return voyage to Plymouth.
Administrative Information
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Access Restrictions
Collection is open for research.
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Contents of the Collection
Subject Headings
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], in the West Indies Travel Diary, 1885 Feb. 2-Apr. 10, 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.
