Content Description
Conditions Governing Access
Conditions Governing Use
Preferred Citation
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Language of Material:
English
Contributing Institution:
USC Libraries Special Collections
Title: Bessie Frances Pierce diaries and journals
creator:
Pierce, Bessie Frances
Identifier/Call Number: 6190
Physical Description:
1 Linear Feet
2 boxes
Date (inclusive): 1900-1931
Abstract: The Bessie Frances Pierce diaries and journals consist of nine diaries and journals and one commonplace book of notes from
religious classes spanning 1900 to 1931. Pierce authored every item in the collection except for one of the diaries, which
belonged to her friend H. M. Johnson. However, Johnson's diary frequently references Pierce. The diaries document over 25
years of daily life and travels in the Eastern United States.
Physical Description: The smallest item in the collection measures 3.75" x 2.5" and the largest measures 8" x 5.75". Three diaries--the two "Wanamaker"
diaries and the Daily Reminder for 1900--show water damage. The others are in decent shape, but some have loose pages, stains,
and cracked spines.
Content Description
The collection comprises eight diaries and journals by Bessie Frances Pierce, one diary by H. M. Johnson, and Pierce's religious
commonplace book of notes from religious classes that she attended. The collection also includes Pierce's pencil.
Conditions Governing Access
Advance notice required for access.
Conditions Governing Use
All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Manuscripts Librarian.
Permission for publication is given on behalf of Special Collections as the owner of the physical items and is not intended
to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained.
Preferred Citation
[Box/folder no. or item name], Bessie Frances Pierce diaries and journals, Collection no. 6190, Special Collections, USC Libraries,
University of Southern California
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Purchased from Eclectibles, January 8, 2019.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Automobile travel -- East (U.S.) -- 20th century -- Archival resources
Bible -- Study and teaching -- East (U.S.) -- 20th century -- Archival resources
Railroads -- East (U.S.) -- Maps
Diaries
Journals (accounts)
Pierce, Bessie Frances -- Archives