Dorothea Jane Stephen diary, 1887 April 1-August 17.

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Dorothea Jane Stephen diary, 1887 April 1-August 17.

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Handwritten diary, 151 full pages, by 16-year-old Stephen. Entries document the author's anticipation of Jubilee Day (July 21, 1887, the 50th anniversary of Queen Victoria's reign), as well as her activities on the day itself (written in red rather than black ink), and the parties and church services following it. Other topics include her daily life in London and two family trips in England. In particular, Stephen chronicled (through both words and ink drawings) her family, including her mother and two sisters; school classes and examinations; visiting rounds; current fashion, horses, and carriages rides; leisure activities and sports, especially collecting bugs, reading, dancing, and playing lawn tennis; and visiting the coast at Barnstaple, England. She also described sites in London, including Buckingham Palace, St. Jame's Park, Piccadilly, and Kensington Heights. (01-129).

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Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7600422

Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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