This volume includes several entries for the year 1942 that have been crossed out. In early January 1957, Elizabeth buys a new home, and throughout January and February writes much about packing, moving, purchasing items for her new house, and doing repairs and renovations. On February 11, 1957, she writes, “kids called from 8-11 on house deal – sold for $38,000.” Multiple entries in January and February also mention spending time with her friend Mary and dining with the Bernoudys. On March 28, 1957, Elizabeth goes to the St. Louis Art Museum for a talk by Betty Grossman on porcelain and then “delivered dolls to Hist. Society.” In August 1957, she takes a family road trip out west where she sees Mt. Rushmore and the Crazy Horse Monument. They stay at a cabin in Deadwood., 1957
Part — Box: 2
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
- 1957
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
- From the Collection: Young, Elizabeth Nulsen, 1899-1992 (Author, Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Missouri Historical Society Library and Research Center Repository