Anna M. Stratton Diaries, 1886-1894
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Stratton, Anna M., 1812-1895?
- Title
- Anna M. Stratton Diaries
- Dates
- 1886-1894 (inclusive)18861894
- Quantity
- 7 volumes
- Collection Number
- MsSC 174
- Summary
- Diaries relating to Stratton's daily activities, the weather, family members, and her move from Michigan through Saint Paul, Minns., to Spokane, Wash., via the Northern Pacific Railroad (1889). Persons represented include her son, Rev. Howard W. Stratton, and son-in-law, J.J. Browne (who accompanied her for part of the trip).
- Repository
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Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture (Eastern Washington State Historical Society)
2316 W. First Avenue
Spokane, WA 99201
archives@northwestmuseum.org - Access Restrictions
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Collection is not restricted.
- Additional Reference Guides
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Nolan, Edward W. A Guide to the Manuscript Collections in the Eastern Washington State Historical Society (Spokane, WA: Eastern Washington State Historical Society, 1987).
- Languages
- English
- Sponsor
- Funding for encoding this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Biographical Note
In 1889 Anna M. Stratton came to Spokane Falls to be near her son, the Reverend Howard W. Stratton, and her grandchildren. She left Michigan and went to St. Paul, MN, where she met her son-in-law, J.J. Browne, a Spokane Falls banker. Together they traveled to Washington Territory via the Northern Pacific Railroad. In Spokane Falls she became involved in church affairs, but she mainly spent her time with various members of the family.
Content Description
The seven diaries are extremely detailed and indicate a strong interest in family activities. Each entry begins with a quote from scripture and reflection on its meaning. The remainder of the entry is usually concerned with daily activities and observations. Often Mrs. Stratton comments on the behavior of her grandchildren, discusses the weather, or writes in great detail of the operation and activities of the household.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
Publication RightsCopyright has not been assigned to the Eastern Washington State Historical Society. All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Museum Archivist. Permission for publication is given on behalf of the Eastern Washington State Historical Society as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained by the researcher
Preferred Citation
Anna M. Stratton Diaries (MsSC 174), Eastern Washington State Historical Society/Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture, Spokane, WA.
Administrative Information
Return to TopDetailed Description of the Collection
The following section contains a detailed listing of the materials in the collection.
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Description: Inventory, biographyContainer: Box/Folder 1/1
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Description: DiaryDates: 1886Container: Box/Folder 1/2
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Description: DiaryDates: 1889Container: Box/Folder 1/2
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Description: DiaryDates: 1890Container: Box/Folder 1/3
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Description: DiaryDates: 1891Container: Box/Folder 1/3
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Description: DiaryDates: 1892Container: Box/Folder 1/4
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Description: DiaryDates: 1893Container: Box/Folder 1/4
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Description: DiaryDates: 1894Container: Box/Folder 1/5
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Description: Letters to her son, Howard StrattonContainer: Box/Folder 1/6
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Migration, Internal--United States
- Railroads--Washington (State)
- Voyages and travels--19th century
- Weather
- Women--Washington (State)--Personal and other papers--19th century
Personal Names
- Browne, J. J. (John J.), 1843-1912
- Stratton, Anna M., 1812-1895?--Archives
- Stratton, Howard W., 1834-1895
Geographical Names
- Michigan--Migration from
- Minnesota--Description and travel
- Saint Paul (Minn.)--Description
- Spokane (Wash.)--Climate
- Spokane (Wash.)--Description
- Spokane (Wash.)--Social life and customs
- Washington (State)--Climate
- Washington (State)--Description and travel
- Washington (State)--Migration to
- Washington (State)--Social life and customs
- Washington (State)--Transportation--Railroads
Form or Genre Terms
- Diaries
