In this diary, Elizabeth begins writing about the horrible weather. On January 5, 1952, she writes that “All watched T.V.” Nearly every journal entry from January 5 onward mentions watching television. From January 13-March 1, she writes about a road trip to Phoenix, Arizona. While on vacation, Elizabeth goes square dancing, plays canasta, goes to local tourist attractions, and sees movies. On August 21, she writes, “Also [went] to fair in Fergus to try to win a car.” On September 30, while on vacation for 15 days, Elizabeth writes, “Took a ‘Nature Walk’ that was mostly looking at trees and swallowing flies.” On October 23, she writes, “Helly went to help at Eisenhower headquarters.”, 1952, Box: 1. Elizabeth Nulsen Young Diaries, A1789. Missouri Historical Society Library and Research Center.

In this diary, Elizabeth begins writing about the horrible weather. On January 5, 1952, she writes that “All watched T.V.” Nearly every journal entry from January 5 onward mentions watching television. From January 13-March 1, she writes about a road trip to Phoenix, Arizona. While on vacation, Elizabeth goes square dancing, plays canasta, goes to local tourist attractions, and sees movies. On August 21, she writes, “Also [went] to fair in Fergus to try to win a car.” On September 30, while on vacation for 15 days, Elizabeth writes, “Took a ‘Nature Walk’ that was mostly looking at trees and swallowing flies.” On October 23, she writes, “Helly went to help at Eisenhower headquarters.”, 1952, Box: 1. Elizabeth Nulsen Young Diaries, A1789. Missouri Historical Society Library and Research Center. https://mohistory.mobiusconsortium.org/repositories/2/archival_objects/46977 Accessed November 12, 2024.