Mary Elizabeth Walton journal, 1856-1858.

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Mary Elizabeth Walton journal, 1856-1858.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/61829131

Journal entries express Walton's struggles with the harsh conditions and limited social opportunities she encountered in "the west" and her often conflicted feelings regarding her personal circumstances. Education, social activities, religion (including comments on Spiritualists), domestic chores, mortality and marriage are some of the topics touched upon in the journal.

1 volume, 1 folder

State Historical Society of Iowa, Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7808123

State Historical Society of Iowa, Library

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Walton, Josiah Proctor, 1826-1899

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Walton, Mary Elizabeth.

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6x35c31 (person)

Teacher, journalist and poet. Mary Elizabeth Barrows was a native of Clayville, N.Y. In April of 1855 she moved to Muscatine, Iowa to teach school. In 1856 she left Iowa for Illinois and then New York. In June of 1857 she returned to Iowa after marrying prominent Muscatine resident Josiah Proctor Walton. From the description of Mary Elizabeth Walton journal, 1856-1858. (State Historical Society of Iowa, Library). WorldCat record id: 61829131 ...