Diaries and ledgers. 1899-1936.

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Diaries and ledgers. 1899-1936.

Ella Stoup lived in Ypsilanti, Michigan, was married to Henry L. Stoup, a millwright who travelled for work; they had 3 daughters, Hazel, Emma, and Minnie. A ledger for 1914-1915 was kept by Hazel (Mrs. Walter C. Pierce) recording household expenses and income. The diaries include household chores, family events, visits, lodge (Eastern Star) and church events. She records Henry's 70th birthday on Feb. 2, 1911. By 1927, she no longer mentions him. The ledgers record household expenses and rents. The entries are mostly matter of fact with little opinion or emotion.

9 v. ; 15-20 cm.

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Stoup, Henry L., 1841-

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Pierce, Hazel Stoup.

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Cairns Collection of American Women Writers

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Stoup, Ella.

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