Mary Harrington Diaries
Collection Scope and Content Summary
This collection contains ten diaries kept by Mary Harrington of Hubbell, Michigan dated from 1941 through 1985.
Dates
- 1941-1985
Language of Material
English
Conditions Governing Access
Available for use in the Michigan Technological University Archives and Copper Country Historical Collections.
Conditions Governing Use
Various copying restrictions apply. Guidelines are available from Michigan Technological University Archives & Copper Country Historical Collections.
Biography
Mary Harrington was a resident of Hubbell, Michigan. She recorded daily events in a series of diaries for a forty-four year period. She wrote about neighbors, family, chores, holidays, special occassions and some national historical events.
Extent
0.35 Cubic Feet (1 manuscript box (letter size))
Abstract
Diaries, 1941-1985, kept by Mary Harrington of Hubbell, Michigan. Documents the daily life of a local woman.
Acquisition
Ten diaries dated from 1941 through 1985 were donated to the Michigan Technological University Archives and Copper Country Historical Collections by Mary Harrington on March 10, 1986.
MARC
Updated 11/14/2012, updated 7/2/2014
- Title
- Mary Harrington Diaries
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Elizabeth Russell, revised by Rachael Bussert.
- Date
- 1/4/2010
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Language of description note
- English
- Sponsor
- Funding provided by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC).
Repository Details
Part of the Michigan Technological University Archives and Copper Country Historical Collections Repository