Dodie gets married on January 1, 1966. Elizabeth takes a trip from January 28-April 17, which might have something to do with the Spanish lessons. Elizabeth has a new yard worker/helper whom she calls “Mister” in May. She leaves for Minnesota on June 3. She buys a VW by phone on June 20. Bun tries to get into Washington University’s Art Department. In late August, Elizabeth begins working for the McNary campaign from his lawyer’s office [possibly refers to Gene McNary, who ran for the office of prosecuting attorney in 1966 on the Republican ticket]. Elizabeth buys Korean wear on September 13. She takes trips to the Ozarks with bridge buddies in late September and mid-October. Bun has to move in October but stops by once in a while for her allowance. Elizabeth starts dieting around November., 1966

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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.