John Wesley Baker diaries, 1877-1892.

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John Wesley Baker diaries, 1877-1892.

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The collection consists of eight diaries written by John Wesley Baker and a newspaper clipping entitled, "Old Time Religion, The Life Work of Rev. Wesley Baker." The diaries, written for the years 1877, 1878, 1879, 1880, 1882, 1885, 1886, and 1892, give a day by day account of his activities and the happenings in the neighborhoods. He speaks of the fluctuations in his health and financial situation as well as his church activities. In the back of each volume is a list of the members of the various churches and some financial information and church statistics. Parts of the diaries are written in shorthand.

.75 linear ft. (2 boxes)

Emory University. Special Collections and Archives

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SNAC Resource ID: 8258502

Emory University. Special Collections and Archives

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