Hawley Diary, 1841-1842.

1 item

Collection number: MS 0634 (LD 7096.6 x1843 Fletcher)

Abstract:

Hawley, Lucy Fletcher, ca. 1824-1878; Student. Attended Mount Holyoke Female Seminary, 1841-1842. Papers consist of a diary documenting her experience at Mount Holyoke including academics and social activities.

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Mount Holyoke College Archives and Special Collections
South Hadley, MA

Biographical Note

Lucy Fletcher was born circa 1824 and came to Mount Holyoke Female Seminary in 1841 with her sister S. Maria Fletcher (both were x-Class of 1843), leaving their home in Jamestown, New York. In 1843 she married Alpheus F. Hawley. She died in 1878 in Arcola, Illinois.

Scope and Contents of the Collection

The Lucy Hawley Diary contains eleven entries between October 23, 1841 and February 3, 1842. The entries include details about academic and social activities at Mount Holyoke Female Seminary.

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Terms of Access and Use

Restrictions on access:

Unrestricted

Preferred Citation

Please use the following format when citing materials from this collection:

The Lucy (Fletcher) Hawley Diary, Mount Holyoke College Archives and Special Collections, South Hadley, Massachusetts.

History of the Collection

Additional Information

Contact Information

Mount Holyoke College Archives and Special Collections

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South Hadley, MA 01075

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Language

English.