1887 - 1892 ARCHIVE OF THREE (3) ORIGINAL HANDWRITTEN DIARIES BY A VERY PROLIFIC 21 YEAR OLD HOLLAND NEW YORK GIRL

On offer three diaries all belonging to Hattie Baker of Holland, New York. This first diary represents the year 1887 when Hattie turns 21 and I she was very faithful when writing in her diariy. Once you start reading this personal memoir her amazing life story unfolds which only makes the reader want to know more about Hattie. Intertwined between the pages of her diary you'll find subtle hints, little pieces to the puzzle that give our young woman a sense of mystery to her life. For example, on October 8th, 1887 she writes, "This day will never be forgotten, H & I".Or at one point in the later diary she has been corresponding with a Mr. Smith and in her diary she writes. "I reached my brink this morning, wrote to Mr. Smith. Have a headache, everything is so strange.." and that's just the start. She's also quite the seamstress, sewing dresses and jackets for many people. She travels, attends plenty of social functions and in the last diary starts attending school (college) in Northfield. I'd also like to give you a brief description of a few more of the entries, in Hattie's own words. "Made 9 badges for our society "The Willing Workers". Mr. Cades had a magic lantern show in the school house. In the evening saw a couple bidding each other good night. Mrs. Durse was hung at 12 O'clock today. Mrs. Coyne prophesized I was going to get married in less then a year. Went to the train and saw the President and his wife. Went to see the President in the evening. Finished Minnie's boating dress and my new red waist. I left at 4:45 for Fish Creek. Arrived in Rome between 7 & 8. Rained very hard. C.S.W. and I went on the creek rowing in the evening. Had a very nice time.Charles and I and Sara drove to Sylvan Beach this morning. Went on Lake, rowing. Rode on roller coaster. Started for Edels. Enjoyed our trip very much. Mr. K and I went to Trenton Falls this afternoon. The falls were grand, took supper at Moore's. Arrived at home 8:30 pm. Emma, Anna, Mr. K and I took a walk through the woods. Visited the spring by the factory. Had to climb in a tree for protection. Three against one is not fair. Got up at 7 O'clock for Thousand Island excursion. Enjoyed the ride on the river. Bought a handkerchief in Canada.The girls gave a surprise party. There were 30 present. Had a lovely time. Danced two sets with Mr. Kissner, my first time." The names she mentions are as numerous as the entries, of which some are; Ella Peck, Dr. Corey, Frank Ward, Hattie Perry, Barton, Wolcott, Vandawalker, Watkins, Webb, John Roger, Siger, Asa Draper, Wetherbe, Charles Jones, Miles Conklin, Fanny Beebe, F. Hamlin, Kellogg, Chester Clark, Meredith, Peabody, Huntington, Rosa Coffey and more. She also mentions places such as; Utica, Oswego, Prospect, Syracuse, Halifax and Cloverville. The diary measures about 2 ½" x 4", small, but packed full of entries as she rarely skips a day. This, the SECOND diary represents the year 1888 when Hattie turns 22 and I she was very faithful when writing in her diariy. Once you start reading this personal memoir her amazing life story unfolds which only makes the reader want to know more about Hattie. Intertwined between the pages of her diary you'll find subtle hints, little pieces to the puzzle that give our young woman a sense of mystery to her life. "Addie's wedding day. Charles arrived at noon. About 40 were present besides family. Every Republican is happy, Harrison is elected. Helped Mrs. Wolcott frost the cakes and helped trim the parlor with cedar (I think she's helping prepare for a wedding). Em, Etta and I went to Cemetery planted some flowers on Grandpa's and Louisa's grave Charles brought me to Taberg (?) Start to meet noon train. Mr. Ford came after me. Waited in Mr. Sherman's gallery until Mr. Ford finished some business. Reached his home about 4 pm." The names she mentions are as numerous as the entries, of which some are; Ella Peck, Dr. Corey, Frank Ward, Hattie Perry, Barton, Wolcott, Vandawalker, Watkins, Webb, John Roger, Siger, Asa Draper, Wetherbe, Charles Jones, Miles Conklin, Fanny Beebe, F. Hamlin, Kellogg, Chester Clark, Meredith, Peabody, Huntington, Rosa Coffey and more. She also mentions places such as; Utica, Oswego, Prospect, Syracuse, Halifax and Cloverville. The diary measures about 2 ½" x 4", small, but packed full of entries as she rarely skips a day.The THIRD diary represents the year 1892 when Hattie turns 26 and I she was very faithful when writing in her diariy. Once you start reading this personal memoir her amazing life story unfolds which only makes the reader want to know more about Hattie. Intertwined between the pages of her diary you'll find subtle hints, little pieces to the puzzle that give our young woman a sense of mystery to her life. "Did some trading. Took dinner with Henrietta and supper with Ins Blight at State Hospital. There is a great deal of sickness in town. Rode from depot with Jennie Gunter, found Bertha heart broken. Glad that I could come Funeral at 11 am today. Baby looked so sweet in a little blue and white casket….Went to cemetery this morning to help up cedar in Mr. Evens grave Uncle Albert died today. Frank, Grandma and Sara left for Oswego with Corpse..Had examination in Arithmetic, grammar and geography. Northfield is a beautiful place, have a nice room. Set out on the lawn and wrote letters. Celebrated Halloween by dressing up for supper. Had fortunes told, shadow pictures, ghost stories etc, in parlor." The names she mentions are as numerous as the entries, of which some are; Ella Peck, Dr. Corey, Frank Ward, Hattie Perry, Barton, Wolcott, Vandawalker, Watkins, Webb, John Roger, Siger, Asa Draper, Wetherbe, Charles Jones, Miles Conklin, Fanny Beebe, F. Hamlin, Kellogg, Chester Clark, Meredith, Peabody, Huntington, Rosa Coffey and more. She also mentions places such as; Utica, Oswego, Prospect, Syracuse, Halifax and Cloverville. The diary measures about 2 ½" x 4", small, but packed full of entries as she rarely skips a day. ; Manuscript; 64mo - up to 3" tall; Upstate New York, Gender Studies, Pre Suffrage, Womens Studies, Americana, New York City, Pioneer America, HANDWRITTEN, MANUSCRIPT, DOCUMENT, LETTER, AUTOGRAPH, WRITER, HAND WRITTEN, DOCUMENTS, SIGNED, LETTERS, MANUSCRIPTS, HISTORICAL, HOLOGRAPH, WRITERS, AUTOGRAPHS, PERSONAL, MEMOIR, MEMORIAL, AMERICANA, antiquité, contrat, vélin, document, manuscrit, papier Antike, Brief, Pergament, Dokument, Manuskript, Papier oggetto d'antiquariato, atto, velina, documento, manoscritto, carta antigüedad, hecho, vitela, documento, manuscrito, Papel