Georgiana Kirby diary : typed transcript, [undated].

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Georgiana Kirby diary : typed transcript, [undated].

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122558991

Typed copy of a diary (1852-1853) kept by Kirby while living with her husband on an isolated ranch near Santa Cruz, Calif., during and shortly after her first pregnancy. Includes commentary on the expected child, farm life, neighbors, national leaders, literature, religion, and slavery.

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California historical society

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SNAC Resource ID: 6763755

California historical society

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Kirby, Georgiana Bruce, 1818-1887

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Originally from Bristol, England, Kirby re-located in Santa Cruz to join Eliza Farnham, with whom she worked as an assistant warden at Sing Sing Women's Prison. Her book, Years of experience (1886), describes her life before Santa Cruz. From the description of Georgiana Kirby diary : typed transcript, [undated]. (California Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 122558991 ...