Diaries
Scope and Contents
This collection contains papers and diaries kept by Lillie Hallifax, a school teacher from Henrietta, Jackson County, Michigan. Seven small diaries describe Hallifax's daily routine and events. The eight diary contains recipes. One diary (1912) written by a farmer of Jackson County, Michigan, mentions daily events, livestock, cold weather, and the health of acquaintances. Among the papers are poems; a teacher's certificate from Jackson County, April 21, 1879; and a marriage certificate for the marriage of Lillie Hallifax to George Kellogg dated September 23, 1879.
Dates
- Creation: 1871 - 1913
Creator
- From the Collection: Hallifax, Lillie S. (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 0.25 Cubic Feet (, 1 folder, 8 volumes in box)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the University Archives and Historical Collections Repository
Conrad Hall
943 Conrad Road, Room 101
East Lansing MI 48824 US
517-355-2330
archives@msu.edu