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Guide to the Rose and Martha Dysart Diaries
MS 24
MS 24
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Description
This collection contains five diaries written by Rose Dysart and five diaries written by her sister Martha Dysart Allen in
the early 1900s.
Background
The Dysart family was originally from St. Louis, Missouri. Jane Dysart had six children, including Rose Dysart, Martha Dysart
Allen (nickname Mattie), Gilbert Dysart (nickname Gil), and Tom Dysart. Gilbert had two daughters, Martha and Helen. Rose
lived in Enid, Oklahoma with Gil, Tom, Helen, and Martha before moving to Coronado, California in 1913. In Coronado she lived
with Jane, Mattie, and Helen. Martha remained in Oklahoma with her father, Gil.
Extent
0.25 Linear feet
(1 box)
Restrictions
The San Diego History Center (SDHC) holds the copyright to any unpublished materials. SDHC Library regulations do apply.
Availability
This collection is open for research.