Carrie Nelson Hammond diaries, 1922-1997.

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Carrie Nelson Hammond diaries, 1922-1997.

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Consists mainly of diaries and letters written by Hammond while travelling in Europe (especially Spain) and Mexico with her husband, George. The diaries cover several trips over a period of 45 years and contain detailed entries of daily activities, as well as those regarding George's research. Also contains biographical information of Hammond and genealogical material on her family (Nielson or Nelson), as well as the families of her two cousins, Elsie Jensen Davis and Lawrence Petersen. In addition, an interview with Hammond by her great-grandson, Darren Hammond, as a school project is included.

2 boxes (.6 linear ft.)

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SNAC Resource ID: 7600113

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Jensen family.

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Nielsen family.

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Hammond, George Peter 1896-

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American historian, author, director of the Bancroft Library, and professor of history at various American universities. From the description of Papers, 1628-1960. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122599113 George P. Hammond, son of a Danish homesteader in North Dakota, resided in that state until his adolescence, at which point he moved, along with his family, to California. There, he pursued his doctoral degree and established himself as a known scholar of Mexic...

Nielson, Rasmus

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Hammond, Darren.

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Nelson family.

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Petersen, Lawrence.

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Nielson, Roy.

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Davis, Elsie Jensen.

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Hammond, Carrie Nelson.

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Carrie Hammond was born on Jan. 23, 1900 in Ogden, Utah, and grew up in the Fresno, Calif., area. In 1921, she married George Hammond, who was later director of The Bancroft Library. They travelled extensively throughout Europe and Mexico, mostly due to his research, and she maintained diaries of these travels. She died on Jan. 27, 1996. From the description of Carrie Nelson Hammond diaries, 1922-1997. (University of California, Berkeley). WorldCat record id: 48928792 ...