Daily Reminder Diary, 1936-1945

Summary

Title:

Daily Reminder Diary

Dates:

1936-1945

Abstract:

Entries in this diary, a 1925 Daily Reminder Book, start in 1936, when the author was a young girl. She initially wrote about attending various social funct ions, going to church, and a part-time job. Other entries cover single days, such as the one for Christmas Day, 1936, in which she details her working-class family's holiday. Of particular interest is an 11-page section titled "Reactions of a Defense Worker, Sept. 27, 1942," in which the author gives a firsthand account of her job at the Chevrolet Motor and Axle Plant during World War II.

Extent:

0.20 linear feet

Language:

English

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Background

Scope and content:

Entries in this diary, a 1925 Daily Reminder Book, start in 1936, when the author was a young girl. She initially wrote about attending various social functions, going to church, and a part-time job. Other entries cover single days, such as the one for Christmas Day, 1936, in which she details her working-class family's holiday. Of particular interest is an 11-page section titled "Reactions of a Defense Worker, Sept. 27, 1942," in which the author gives a firsthand account of her job at the Chevrolet Motor and Axle Plant during World War II.

Acquisition information:

Purchase.

About this collection guide

Date Encoded:

This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2020-06-22 21:53:27 +0000 .

Restrictions:

The collection is open for research use.

Terms of access:

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Location of this collection:

California State University, Northridge, Special Collections

18111 Nordhoff Street

Northridge, CA 91330, US

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