Box 1
Contains 53 Results:
Betsy has grippe in March 1925. Later that spring in May, “Itchy” buys Elizabeth a new car, a “cute Buick coupe.” On June 19, 1925, she describes her “usual day of shopping and having trouble finding what I wanted.” Many of her entries also describe her housework and chores or the weather. Betsy has her tonsils taken out in June 1925. On October 4, 1925, Elizabeth writes that she is mad at her husband for his “condition last night.” Elizabeth gives birth to her second daughter, Helon, on December 28, 1925., 1925
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.
Elizabeth’s parents present Helon with $5,000 on January 1, 1926. On October 10, 1926, she writes that she had a big celebration due to the Cardinals winning the World Series. On December 28, 1926, she writes that her husband got mad because she objected to his sleeping late. Her last entry states, “And the old year went out in the accepted fashion – a blare of horns, tins whistles and revelry, wine, woman, and song. With hardly a thought in passing.”, 1926
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.
Diary, 1927-1931., 1927-1931
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.
Elizabeth begins this diary by writing, “And now begins it another 5 years – a new baby, a new home? More happiness? Less? What price, progress? Anyhow it started with a hangover and weariness.” She calls baby Helon “Spitty.” She continues to care for her children and spend much of her time on chores, socializing, and, as she writes on February 8, “to get beautifyed.” She shops and goes to the Chase and Forest Park for entertainment. She also visits her parents and goes to the dentist’s office frequently. She socializes at the Chase and Busch’s Grove., 1927
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.
In July 1928, Elizabeth goes to Poughkeepsie to the Vassar College Alumnae House. On July 27, 1928, she writes, “Tackled Itchy this morning about our troubles. Got nowhere.” On January 22, 1928, Elizabeth writes that she had a fight with her husband because he was late. She fights with him again on April 7 of that year. On December 30, 1928, she writes, “Took it comparatively easy this year.”, 1928
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.
Elizabeth writes that she went to “the shop” frequently in 1929. On March 23, 1929, she writes, “I was in an all night brawl.” [On May 6, 1929, Elizabeth filed a petition for divorce.] On May 10, 1929, she sails for Paris, France, with her daughters and parents. She spends most of her time traveling around Europe. “Itchy” comes to Europe on August 13 and the next day she writes that she had it out with Ridge, but will try again. On September 6, she writes that she found a school in Paris where she thinks her girls would be happy. She also finds an apartment to rent and spends her time going to the dentist, giving parties, and getting facials. She sails back to the U.S. in late October. She stops writing from October 26, 1929, through December 7, 1929., 1929
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.
Elizabeth writes on February 20, 1930, that “the money I spend is scandalous.” On April 3, Elizabeth writes that R [Ridge] came “to gather belongings.” On April 15, she writes that she “entertained my ex-husband at luncheon.” In June 1930, she travels to Cleveland, Buffalo, and Poughkeepsie (her college town) where she attends classes and sees friends. On August 1, 1930, she writes that she “picked me up a gent” on her way back home. She visits New York again in the fall and then travels to Paris., 1930
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.
Elizabeth leaves for Paris with her daughters on February 3, 1931. Her parents come to visit and the family explores Europe again. She begins typing short stories. She starts spending much time with a man named “Naly” in the fall of 1931, still in France., 1931
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.
Diary, 1932-1936., 1932-1936
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.
Elizabeth begins this diary by stating, “A rather momentous undertaking – to start a new diary to wonder what changes the next five years will bring. Success at writing is my hope.” She is still living in France with her girls. In 1932 and 1933 she is still spending time with Naly, who is helping to critique her plays. She goes to a gym regularly and sees exhibits. She worries about her finances in March 1932. She visits Casablanca in April 1932. On May 22, 1932, she writes that Naly has cholera. In mid-July 1932, she returns to the United States, to Ohio. She makes her way to St. Louis by late September, and Ridge spends time with her daughters on September 22., 1932
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.