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Florence Cowdery diary, 1938
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Cowdery, Florence, 1862-1947
- Title
- Florence Cowdery diary
- Dates
- 1938 (inclusive)19381938
- Quantity
- 1 volume
- Collection Number
- 6254 (Accession No. 6254-001)
- Summary
- Diary of a Washington State resident during the Depression
- Repository
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University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections
University of Washington Libraries
Box 352900
Seattle, WA
98195-2900
Telephone: 2065431929
Fax: 2065431931
speccoll@uw.edu - Access Restrictions
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No restrictions on access.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Florence Luella Cowdery was born in Sandusky, Ohio on March 3, 1862 and by 1900 had moved to Washington with family members. She worked both as a dressmaker and as as a Fort Steilacoom Asylum hospital attendent, living in Steilacoom, Tenino and Rainier, Washington. She died July 3rd, 1947 and her ashes were buried in the Rainier Cemetery, next to her older sister Susan.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Diary written by Florence Cowdery (1862-1947) from Rainier, Washington detailing Great Depression era small town life from January to April 1938 with references to cities like Olympia, Tacoma, and Yelm; the Lincoln Creek Lumber Co. in Olympia; and the homeless working for food.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Cowdery, Florence, 1862-1947--Diaries
- Depressions--1929--Personal narratives
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
- Women--Washington (State)--Diaries
Personal Names
- Cowdery, Florence, 1885-1947--Diaries
Corporate Names
- Lincoln Creek Lumber Company
Geographical Names
- Washington (State)--History
- Washington (State)--Social life and customs
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