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BIOGRAPHICAL

 Series
Identifier: 1

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Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The Carrie Talcott papers date from 1913 to 1981 and measure 12.25 linear inches. The papers are arranged in seven series: Biographical; Correspondence; Diaries; Personal Planners; Friendship Haven Home for the Retired (Ft. Dodge, IA); Religious Activities; Travel; Writings; and Photographs.

The Diaries series constitutes the bulk of the collection and consists of daily diary entries covering intermittent years from 1913 to 1975 (see box list). The diaries detail daily tasks and social events of a farmer and clubwoman.

The Writings series includes her original poems, plays, and letters to the editor.

The Friendship Haven Home for the Retired (Ft. Dodge, IA) series consists of committee records, scrapbooks, and writing class publications that document the social and creative activities of its residents.

Dates

  • Creation: 1913-1981

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

The papers are open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 12.25 linear inches

From the Collection: Photographs in Box 3. boxes

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Iowa Women's Archives Repository

Contact:
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