Diary, 1881.

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Diary, 1881.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/17725256

Diary of daily activities and events at the family home in Mentor, Ohio and at the White House, Jan. 1-Jul. 2, 1881.

0.2 linear ft.

Western Reserve Historical Society, Research Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 6932282

Western Reserve Historical Society, Research Library

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Garfield, Eliza Ballou, 1808-1888

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Mother of President James A. Garfield. She resided at the White House from March until June, 1881 and kept a diary during the last year of the President's life. From the description of Diary, 1881. (Rhinelander District Library). WorldCat record id: 17725256 ...

Garfield family.

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Garfield, James A. (James Abram), 1831-1881

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