Guide to the Purdy family diaries,
1867-1885.

Collection Number: 3797

Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections
Cornell University Library

Contact Information:
Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections
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Compiled by:
Katherine A. Talcott
Date completed:
September 2005
EAD encoding:
Katherine A. Talcott, 2005

© 2005 Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library

DESCRIPTIVE SUMMARY

Title:
Purdy family diaries, 1867-1885.
Collection Number:
3797
Creator:
Purdy family.
Quantity:
12 volumes.
Forms of Material:
Diaries.
Repository:
Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library
Abstract:
Diaries of Isaac Purdy, a farmer and grape grower, and his son J. Harvey Purdey, of Yates County, New York discuss the Purdy's daily chores and social life, and the chores of Isaac Purdy's wife Amelia. Includes much discussion on grape growing.
Language:
Collection material in English

COLLECTION DESCRIPTION

Diaries of Isaac Purdy, a farmer and grape grower, and his son J. Harvey Purdey, of Yates County, New York discuss the Purdy's daily chores and social life, and the chores of Isaac Purdy's wife Amelia. Includes much discussion on grape growing.
SUBJECTS

Names:
Purdy family.
Purdy, Amelia.
Purdy, Isaac.
Purdy, J.Harvey.

Subjects:
Agriculture.
Rural women.
Viticulture.
Farmers.

Places:
Yates Co., N.Y.
INFORMATION FOR USERS

Cite As:
Purdy family Diaries, #3797. Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library.
CONTAINER LIST

Description
Container
Box 1