Roscoe Ellsworth Young Diary
Content Description
This collection consists of 2 items, a diary and a bound, typed transcription.
Dates
- Creation: 1898-1899
Creator
- Young, Roscoe Ellsworth (Person)
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
Source
- Goodrich, Rebecca M. (Person)
- 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