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Diary, 1858

 File — Box: 1, Volume: 5

Scope and Content

From the Collection: The collection consists of thirteen journals, or diaries, kept by Clement March, 1854-1869 (missing the years 1865 and 1868.) Many of the entries note his interests in mining and stock trading, including amounts paid and accounts due. Other prominent entries deal with the family farm or with social visits. Playing whist was a favorite entertainment; he recorded winnings and losses for the year in the back of the volumes. The single letter in the collection is addressed to Charles W. March and is concerned with the election of Daniel Webster to the state legislature.

Dates

  • 1858

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English.

Access Restrictions

Researchers must use the microfilm edition of the collection: CT 248 M57x.

Extent

From the Collection: 1 box (.35 cu.ft.)

Physical Description

(372 pp.)

Repository Details

Part of the UNM Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections Repository

Contact:
University of New Mexico Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections
University Libraries, MSC05 3020
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque NM 87131
505-277-6451