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In 1922, Elizabeth spends her days doing housework, playing bridge, sewing, and taking care of “the kids,” younger family members. She mentions registering at “Washington U” courses on January 26, 1922. She writes about the weather, parties, and doing puzzles; she also continues to get manicures, shop for clothes, and get her hair done. She writes that her husband, “Itch,” works a lot. She no longer writes about dieting and food. On July 1, 1922, she writes she is 23 now. Elizabeth has baby Betsy Jane Young on October 30, 1922. On November 6, she writes, “Well the infant is a wee old and lookin beautifulous.”, 1922

 Part — Box: 1

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The collection contains 14 diaries written by Elizabeth Nulsen Young. The diaries cover the years 1917 to 1976 and briefly list her day-to-day activities. Each diary includes five years, with the exception of one travel diary of a trip to Europe in 1956 and the last diary (1976), which only contains one calendar year.

Dates

  • 1922

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research use.

Extent

From the Collection: 0.75 Cubic Feet ( (2 boxes))

Language of Materials

English

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Missouri Historical Society Library and Research Center Repository

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