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Scope and Contents
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
- From the Collection: Talcott, Carrie V., 1890-1981 (Person)
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
100 Main Library
University of Iowa Libraries
Iowa City IA 52242 IaU
319-335-5068
319-335-5900 (Fax)
lib-women@uiowa.edu