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Pierce (Bessie Frances) diaries and journals
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  • 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