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William & Mary Special Collections Research CenterEarl Gregg Swem Library
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Content Description
Four diaries written by Flora Inez Smith. Smith worked as a school teacher in Decatur County, Indiana. The diaries contain mentions of the weather, her job, daily life, and social activities. Early entries focus heavily on farm work that her brothers and father did during the day.
Content warning for derogatory language directed at Black individuals.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
- Agriculture--United States--History--19th century
- Farm life
- Rural schools
- Teachers--Diaries
- Women teachers
Container List
Mixed Materials Small Collections Box 123 Folder: 1
Flora Inez Smith Diaries
0.1 Linear Feet One legal sized folder.
1893
Mixed Materials Small Collections Box 123 Folder: 2
Flora Inez Smith Diaries
0.1 Linear Feet One legal sized folder.
1894
Mixed Materials Small Collections Box 123 Folder: 3
Flora Inez Smith Diaries
0.1 Linear Feet One legal sized folder.
1896
Mixed Materials Small Collections Box 123 Folder: 4
Flora Inez Smith Diaries
0.1 Linear Feet One legal sized folder
1903