Sarah Maria Parker Cunningham diaries, 1877-1912.

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Sarah Maria Parker Cunningham diaries, 1877-1912.

Diaries of Sarah Maria Parker Cunningham, wife of Boston merchant Frederic Cunningham, include 31 diaries kept in interleaved farmer's almanacs, 1884-1912; 4 almanacs for 1877-78 and 1882-83, with notations in the margins; and 2 personal diaries kept 1880-81. Also includes a composition book kept by Julia Maria Stevens in 1819, and a undated diary containing various lists. Diary entries include descriptions of her daily activities, including time spent with her mother (probably named Hannah), daughter Julia, son-in-law Rev. William Lawrence, son Frederic, daughter-in-law (and sister of Rev. Lawrence) Hetty Sullivan Lawrence, and various grandchildren; visits with friends; social engagements; domestic activities; the weather; and church attendance.

2 pamphlet boxes and 5 v. in cases.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7672866

Massachusetts Historical Society

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Cunningham, Hetty Sullivan Lawrence, b. 1855.

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Cunningham, Frederic, b. 1854.

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Stevens, Julia Maria.

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Lawrence, William, 1850-1941

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7th bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts. From the description of William Lawrence letter to Mrs. Forbes [manuscript], 1930 Apr 28. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 256490554 Bishop of Massachusetts. From the description of Draft petition to Governor Fuller, 1927 April 11-12. (Boston Athenaeum). WorldCat record id: 67836461 ...

Cunningham, Frederic, 1826-1864.

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Lawrence, Julia Cunningham.

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Cunningham, Sarah Maria Parker, 1826-1912.

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