By William E. Bigglestone
Collection Overview
Title: Phoebe Haynes Ainsworth Papers, 1863-1875
ID: RG 30/155
Creator: Ainsworth, Phoebe Haynes (1838-1928)
Extent: 0.2 Linear Feet
Date Acquired: 02/08/1983
Languages: English [eng]
Scope and Contents of the Materials
The diaries consist of six small volumes, 1866-1870, 1875, and loose sheets, 1863-1867. They cover a trip to New York and New Jersey in 1866, a stay at the home of the Rev. Lyman Abbot in New York City in 1869, and periods when Ainsworth was in Oberlin. The diaries are devoted to her musical activities and interests and to the activities of her friends. A few of Phoebe’s recollections and diary entries from her college days are included in the collection.
Administrative Information
Accruals:
Accession No: 1983/3.
Access Restrictions:
Unrestricted.
Finding Aid Revision History:
Processed by William E. Bigglestone, 8 February 1983.
Box and Folder Listing
- Series 1: Diaries
- Box 1
- Item 1: Diaries, 1866-1870, 1875
- 6 volumes.
- Item 2: Diaries, 1866-1870, 1875
- 6 volumes.
- Item 3: Diaries, 1866-1870, 1875
- 6 volumes.
- Item 4: Diaries, 1866-1870, 1875
- 6 volumes.
- Item 5: Diaries, 1866-1870, 1875
- 6 volumes.
- Item 6: Diaries, 1866-1870, 1875
- 6 volumes.
- Folder 1: Loose Items [copies], ca. 1850s
- Folder 2: Loose Items [includes copies], 1863-1867