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wa00004. Autobiographical Resources: Diaries, Memoirs, and Oral Histories

 Record Group
Identifier: wa00004

Found in 12 Collections and/or Records:

Almira Ames Farnham papers

 Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: IWA0105
Abstract

Essay describing the life of Almira Ames Farnham, a pioneer woman from New England who settled near Morley, Iowa in 1859.



Arrangement

One folder, shelved in SCVF.

Dates: 1896

Esther Flower Cruikshank Papers

 Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: IWA1054
Abstract

Photocopy of memoir, "The Covered Wagon," by Esther Flower Cruikshank written in 1927.

Dates: Existence: 1927

Kate Martinson papers

 Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: IWA0084
Abstract

Journals chronicle the life of an Iowa farm woman including her marriage, childrearing, family farm management, divorce, and remarriage.



Arrangement

Two folders, shelved in SCVF.

Dates: 1872-1944

Maranda Cline Papers

 Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: IWA1320
Abstract

Consists of a transcribed diary that includes daily entries describing family life near Hills, Iowa from 1891 to 1907.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1891 - 1907

Margaret Bobbitt Ettleman papers

 Collection — Folder 1: Series 1
Identifier: IWA0711
Abstract

The 1951 memoir describes rural life in nineteenth century Iowa and Indiana.



Arrangement

One folder, shelved in SCVF.

Dates: 1951-1984

Margaret Strang Corothers papers

 Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: IWA0324
Abstract

Family History of the McDowall-Wilson, Strang-McDowall, and Corothers-Strang Families, 1934.



Arrangement

One folder, shelved in SCVF.

Dates: 1934

Marie Rumble papers

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0505
Abstract

A homesteader who lived in Wyoming, Colorado and Washington State.

Dates: 1890-2002

Mary Jane Parsons papers

 Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: IWA0517
Abstract

Reflections on her pioneer life from Rochester, New York to Dakota City, Iowa.



Arrangement

One folder, shelved in SCVF.

Dates: 1935

Mrs. AD (Sarah Tillson) Hunt papers

 Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: IWA1146
Abstract

Reminiscence of nineteenth century Humboldt County, Iowa.

Dates: 1884 - 1901

Robinson-Lacy Family papers

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0424
Abstract

Correspondence diaries, scrapbook, and genealogical information regarding this Dubuque-area family.

Dates: 1852-2001

Rosa Knutson Gangestad papers

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0614
Abstract

The daughter of Norwegian immigrants who came to Humboldt County, Iowa in 1872. Reflections on pioneer life through handwritten stories and letters for her grandchildren.

Dates: 1867-1943

Ruth Fatherson Taylor papers

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0489
Abstract

Reminiscences and essays by Taylor and the transcript of a 1915 memoir written by Editha Phillips Fatherson.

Dates: 1915-2002