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Charles F. Rice (class of 1872) diaries

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: 2012-014

Scope and Contents

Three small-format diaries, 1870-1872, record the Wesleyan University undergraduate’s social, intellectual, and spiritual life both on campus and at home in Springfield, Massachusetts. Rice’s entries are typically brief and generally lack detailed observation. Still, the reader gains a good picture of Rice’s actions and values.

An entry may comment on the weather, note books borrowed from the library, remark on activities with friends, record the sermon or lecture title, announce attendance at church service. Occasionally, Rice offers some enticing details, “Mase and I hunted for bed bugs. We found 26 in my bed and 6 in his.” (25 May 1872)

Dates

  • Creation: 1870-1872

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

In public domain - No Copyright - United States

Biographical / Historical

Charles Francis Rice is the brother of William North Rice (1865; collection 1000-123), Edward (1879) and Caroline (1879).

Extent

0.25 Linear Feet (1 half hollinger box)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Three diaries written by Charles Francis Rice, class of 1872.

Arrangement

The collection is in the order it was received.

Title
Charles F. Rice (class of 1872) diaries, 1870-1872
Status
Unprocessed
Author
Erica Ciallela
Date
May 21, 2020
Description rules
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Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
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Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the University Archives Repository

Contact:
Olin Library
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Middletown CT 06459 USA
860-685-3864