Diary of Wm. C. Butler, 1880-1916 (bulk 1880-1881).

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Diary of Wm. C. Butler, 1880-1916 (bulk 1880-1881).

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/86134475

Contains Butler's diary (including especially his attempts to secure a position in his chosen line of work and notes about his conversion and church activities) and tabulation of personal income and expenses for the years 1880 and 1881. In addition, Butler writes about his stay in Atlantic City, NJ during the summers of 1881: leaves 1-77. There is a biographical sketch of his father on leaves 78-84 and a sketch of his mother on leaves 85-88.

1 v. (180 p.) ; 20 cm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 8343617

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Butler, J. Glentworth (James Glentworth), 1821-1916

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Butler, William Colflesh, 1859-

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William Colflesh Butler, son of William (1819-1881) and Margaret Gaul Butler (1821-1916), was an aspiring ornamental sign painter and an active member of the Mantua Baptist Church in Philadelphia at the time this diary was written. He was born on 15 February 1859, his two older sisters having earlier died in infancy. His uncle was the noted botanist, horticulturist, and author, Thomas Meehan. From the description of Diary of Wm. C. Butler, 1880-1916 (bulk 1880-1881). (Winterthur Libr...

Meehan, Thomas, 1826-1901

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Butler, William, 1819-1886.

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