Diary of Rosa Belle Buck Morton, 1946-1950
Scope and Contents
This manuscript five-year diary of Rosa Belle Buck Morton records her daily account of life in the post-World War II years. She wrote about the daily housework, such as washing, ironing, cleaning, details about the weather, descriptions of berrying, canning, pickling, gardening, and making the house comfortable for Mr. Morton. Morton also described her active participation in the Order of Eastern Star and the Grange (Patrons of Husbandry).
Dates
- Creation: 1946-1950
Creator
- Morton, Rosa Belle Buck (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
Materials in this collection may be governed by copyright. It is the responsibility of the researcher to identify and satisfy the holders of all copyrights. Please contact the Archivist regarding permission to publish material.
Full Extent
1 item/s ; overall: 5 1/2 x 4 in.
Language of Materials
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Museum purchase
Subject
- Massachusetts State Grange (North Easton, Mass.) (Organization)
- Order of the Eastern Star (Organization)
- National Grange (Organization)
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library Repository
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