Scope and Contents
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.
Dates
- 1869 March 1 - November 19
Creator
- Lesslie, Eva S. (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open to the public. Collection must be used in Special Collections and University Archives Reading Room. Collection or parts of collection may be stored offsite. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives in advance of your visit to allow for transportation time.
Conditions Governing Use
Property rights reside with Special Collections and University Archives, University of Oregon Libraries. Copyright resides with the creators of the documents or their heirs. All requests for permission to publish collection materials must be submitted to Special Collections and University Archives. The reader must also obtain permission of the copyright holder.
Biographical / Historical
Eva S. Lesslie was a pupil in Girls High School, New Orleans, Louisiana in 1869. She recorded her experiences in a diary.
Extent
0.1 linear feet (1 container) : 1 folder
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
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.
Processing Information
Collection processed by staff.
This finding aid may be updated periodically to account for new acquisitions to the collection and/or revisions in arrangement and description.
- Diaries Subject Source: Archiveswest
- Education, Secondary -- Louisiana -- New Orleans -- History -- 19th century Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- High school girls -- Louisiana -- New Orleans -- Diaries Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- High school students -- Louisiana -- New Orleans -- Diaries Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- New Orleans (La.) -- Social life and customs -- 19th century Subject Source: Lcnaf
- Student Life Subject Source: Archiveswest
- Title
- Guide to the Eva S. Lesslie Diary
- Status
- Complete Description
- Author
- Tanya Parlet and Kira B. Homo.
- Date
- 2013
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English
- Sponsor
- Funding for production of this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC).
Repository Details
Part of the University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives Repository
