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Pocket Diary of a Young Woman Traveling from New York to California
MS.M.050  
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Description
Written by an unidentified young woman from Elbridge, New York, the pocket diary describes her journey by train with her mother from New York to Los Angeles, California between January 1 and April 27, 1886. While in Los Angeles for almost three months, the diarist described the sights, scenery, foods, and flora in the area. Of particular interest, she recorded her impressions of Los Angeles's Chinatown, describing the inhabitants and their culture as well as instances of white opposition to the Chinese.
Extent
0.1 Linear Feet (1 folder)
Restrictions
Property rights reside with the University of California, but the item is in the public domain. For permissions to reproduce or to publish, please contact the Head of Special Collections and Archives.
Availability
The collection is open for research.