Bessie Frances Pierce diaries and journals
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Content Description
The collection comprises eight diaries and journals by Bessie Frances Pierce, one diary by H. M. Johnson, and Pierce's religious commonplace book of notes from religious classes that she attended. The collection also includes Pierce's pencil.
Dates
- Creation: 1900 - 1931
Creator
- Pierce, Bessie Frances (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Advance notice required for access.
Conditions Governing Use
All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Manuscripts Librarian. Permission for publication is given on behalf of Special Collections as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained.
Extent
1 Linear Feet (2 boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The Bessie Frances Pierce diaries and journals consist of nine diaries and journals and one commonplace book of notes from religious classes spanning 1900 to 1931. Pierce authored every item in the collection except for one of the diaries, which belonged to her friend H. M. Johnson. However, Johnson's diary frequently references Pierce. The diaries document over 25 years of daily life and travels in the Eastern United States.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Purchased from Eclectibles, January 8, 2019.
Physical Description
The smallest item in the collection measures 3.75" x 2.5" and the largest measures 8" x 5.75". Three diaries--the two "Wanamaker" diaries and the Daily Reminder for 1900--show water damage. The others are in decent shape, but some have loose pages, stains, and cracked spines.
Subject
- Pierce, Bessie Frances -- Archives (Person)
- Title
- Finding aid for the Bessie Frances Pierce diaries and journals
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Bo Doub
- Date
- 2019 June
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- English
Repository Details
Part of the USC Libraries Special Collections Repository
Doheny Memorial Library 206
3550 Trousdale Parkway
Los Angeles California 90089-0189 United States
specol@usc.edu