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Lowry (Millicent Farrington) Diary
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Description
Millicent Farrington Lowry, also known as Mrs. R.B. Lowry, lived in Niagara Falls, New York. This diary documents her life on the homefront from 1943 through 1947. Lowry recorded daily activities covering rationing, comments on the war, meals, errands, the weather, and what was happening with her family members.
Background
Millicent Farrington Lowry, also known as Mrs. R.B. Lowry lived in Niagara Falls, New York. She was born to Ezra Jacob Farrington and Ellen Hill (1868-1945). Her son is named Robert and served in World War II. Her husband went by Bob and worked in a plant in Tennessee on a "secret" project which Millicent indicates was the atomic bomb.
Extent
0.10 linear feet
Restrictions
Copyright for unpublished materials authored or otherwise produced by the creator(s) of this collection has not been transferred to California State University, Northridge. Copyright status for other materials is unknown. Transmission or reproduction of materials protected by U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.C.) beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the copyright owners. Works not in the public domain cannot be commercially exploited without permission of the copyright owners. Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user.
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This collection is open for research use.