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Roscoe Ellsworth Young Diary

 Collection
Identifier: MG 5133

Content Description

This collection consists of 2 items, a diary and a bound, typed transcription.

Dates

  • Creation: 1898-1899

Creator

Access Restrictions

This collection is open to the public. Researchers must use the collection in accordance with the policies of the University of Idaho Special Collections and Archives.

Restrictions on Use

Consult Head of Special Collections and Archives on permission for use.

Biographical / Historical

The diary measures approximately 4 by 6 inches and is covered by a tan linen-like fabric edged with maroon fabric binding tape. In a pocket at the back of the diary is a lock of reddish-brown hair of unknown origins.

Extent

1 folder (1 folder, (2 items))

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The diary documents Mr. Young's cross-country train journey to the Klondike gold fields.

Location of Collection

Small Manuscript Groups

Additional Reference Guides

Bibliography

Goodrich, Rebecca M. A Hard Proposition: The Klondike Diary and Imaginary Letters of Roscoe Ellsworth Young master's thesis, University of Idaho, 2003.
Title
Guide to Roscoe Ellsworth Young Diary
Status
Completed
Author
Finding aid prepared by Amy Thompson; updated by Sara Szobody in 2022.
Date
2015
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid written in English.

Repository Details

Part of the University of Idaho Library, Special Collections and Archives Repository