Connecticut Woman's travel diary, [ca. 1877-1881?]

Summary

Creator:

Anonymous

Abstract:

The Connecticut Woman's travel diary recounts the author's social activities during several weeks spent mingling with high society in New York City; Washington, D. C.; Aiken, South Carolina; and Charleston, South Carolina.

Extent:

1 volume

Language:

English

Authors:

Collection processed and finding aid created by Meg Hixon, October 2011

Background

Scope and Content:

The Connecticut Woman's travel diary (56 pages) recounts the author's social activities during several weeks spent mingling with high society in New York City; Washington, D. C.; Aiken, South Carolina; and Charleston, South Carolina. Throughout her trip, she spent much of her time at balls and meeting with acquaintances and notable figures, among them Attorney General Charles R. Devens, a daughter or daughter-in-law of Zachary Taylor, and Admiral William Rogers Taylor. While in the capital, the author and her traveling companion, Isabella, made a trip to the White House to meet Mrs. Rutherford B. Hayes (p. 3). Though the diarist focused on social prestige and social customs, she reported her brief impressions of Forts "Sumpter" and Moultrie in Charleston (pp. 38-39).

Biographical / Historical:

The female author and her traveling companion, Isabella, set out from Hartford, Connecticut, in February and spent approximately two months visiting New York City, Washington, D. C., and South Carolina. The women met several luminaries during their journey and returned home in late March. Internal evidence suggests the diary was written during the presidency of Rutherford B. Hayes (1877-1881).

Acquisition Information:

2001. M-4170.2 .

Processing information:

Cataloging funded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC). This collection has been processed according to minimal processing procedures and may be revised, expanded, or updated in the future.

Rules or Conventions:

Finding aid prepared using Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS)

Subjects

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Subjects:

Socialites.

Formats:

Diaries.

Places:

Aiken (S.C.)
Charleston (S.C.)--History.
New York (N.Y.)--Social life and customs--19th century.
United States--Social life and customs--1865-1918.
Washington (D.C.)--Social life and customs.