Ephemera inventory: list of inserts and tip-in documents inside the travel journals, 15 pp.
Scope and Content
Primarily includes four travel diaries and a postcard book compiled by author Mary D. Edmonds during a six month trip to Italy in 1932. Also, includes select articles written by Mary D. Edmonds.
The diaries consist largely of letters sent, apparently, to her mother, Deborah, and her Aunt Jo, which were, along with various ephemera accumulated during her travels, incorporated into a series of loose-leaf binders. Based on documents contained in the diary, she departed New York on the ship Paris on February 12th, 1932, traveling tourist class and embarked for the return trip to the United States on July 29th.
Source:
Narrative of Mary Edmonds travel to Italy; transcript of diaries and history compiled by William Dolbier.
Dates
- Creation: 1930 - 2022
- Creation: Majority of material found within 1930 - 1937
Creator
- From the Collection: Edmonds, Mary D., 1892-1971. (Person)
Access
The collection is open for research. However, the diaries are very fragile. Use transcription first.
Extent
From the Collection: .58 Linear Feet (1 box)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Special and Area Studies Collections, George A. Smathers Libraries, University of Florida Repository
George A. Smathers Libraries
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Gainesville Florida 32611-7005 United States of America
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