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Helen D. Bond diary and autograph book

 Collection
Identifier: MS 225
Finding aid note: Stored onsite at the Woodson Research Center.

Scope and Contents

The diary contains Helen Bond’s poetic notes, apparently from friends, as well as her own thoughts and writings. The diary was kept in Hillsboro and Greensboro, North Carolina, and in Marion, Alabama.

Dates

  • 1831 - 1837

Creator

Access Restrictions

This material is open for research.

Conditions Governing Access

Stored onsite at the Woodson Research Center.

Restrictions on Use

Permission to publish material from the Helen D. Bond diary and autograph book must be obtained from the Woodson Research Center, Fondren Library.

Biographical / Historical

Helen Doherty Bond was born May 17, 1813, and died February 15, 1905. She kept this diary when she was in her late teen years and twenties. On April 11, 1838 she married George T. Johnson. They had several children, including Marius Burke Johnson, born September 2, 1840, who was killed in a battle near Nashville on December 15, 1864.

Extent

0.1 Linear Feet ( (1 bound volume))

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Overview

The diary contains Helen Bond’s poetic notes, apparently from friends, as well as her own thoughts and writings.

Acquisition Information

Gift of Mrs. J.T. McCants, June 1954.

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Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title
Guide to the Helen D. Bond diary and autograph book, 1831-1837
Status
Completed
Date
2009
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the Woodson Research Center, Rice University, Houston, Texas Repository

https://library.rice.edu/woodson
Contact:
Fondren Library MS-44, Rice University
6100 Main St.
Houston Texas 77005 USA

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