Harriet Parkerson diaries and papers, [ca. 1835-ca. 1960].

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Harriet Parkerson diaries and papers, [ca. 1835-ca. 1960].

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/720111282

The Harriet Parkerson papers consist of both diaries and correspondence. The diaries, dated 1891-1900, document her early life in the Goodnow home, describing her daily activities as well as those of Isaac and Ellen Goodnow. They also discuss her activities in the Grange (Patrons of Husbandry); the missionary societies of the Methodist Church in Manhattan, Kan.; her uncle's work at the Kansas State Agricultural College (present Kansas State University) (Manhattan); and the activities of her nephew Louis (Reynolds) Parkerson. The correspondence dates through the 1940s and is mostly between Harriet and Louis, as well as correspondence with other friends and doctors. The earliest dated correspondence was created by Issac and Ellen Goodnow. Included are genealogical research and notes concerning the Goodnow family and other branches. Also includes 1845 sermon & eulogy for Harriet Goodnow upon her death at nearly 14 years of age and two compositions for class by Louis Parkerson in 1899 (A trip to the moon and Diary of a schoolboy).

2.5 cubic feet (4 boxes)

Kansas State Historical Society

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SNAC Resource ID: 8087352

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Goodnow, Ellen Douglass Denison, 1812-1890

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Kansas State Agricultural College

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Parkerson, Harriet Arms, 1855-1940.

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Adopted daughter of Isaac & Ellen Goodnow; of Manhattan, Neosho Falls, Kan. From the description of Harriet Parkerson diaries and papers, [ca. 1835-ca. 1960]. (Kansas State Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 720111282 ...

Goodnow, Isaac T. (Isaac Tichenor), 1814-1894.

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Isaac Tichenor Goodnow was born 17 January 1814 in Whitingham, Vermont. He married Ellen D. Denison in 1838. In 1855, Goodnow under the sponsorship of the New England Emigrant Aid Society, went West. With other emigrants, including Isaac's brother William, Goodnow settled along the Blue River in the new Kansas territory. Soon after his arrival he sent back East for his wife Ellen to join him. From the beginning, Goodnow was involved in free state Kansas politics. Goodnow was instrumental in deve...

Parkerson, Louis Reynolds, 1884-

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