Identity area
Reference code
AR57/1/1
Title
Date(s)
- 1880 - 1905 (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent and medium
1 item
Context area
Name of creator
Repository
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
The diary begins at one end of the volume for the period 1880-1887; and then starts again at the other end for the period 1887-1905. This second part is initially much fuller, but becomes sporadic towards the end. The entries include 9 May 1883 Incorporation of Croydon, 6 September 1893 marriage in Eastbourne, 29 July 1894 baby (Mildred) born, 18 January 1895 babys photo taken (see AR57/5/3) , 25 March 1897 moved from 14 Cameron Road, Croydon, to 7 Dunheved Road, Thornton Heath, 22 June 1897 Queens Diamond Jubilee, 26 April 1899 commenced treatment for consumption and 30 June 1902 beacon fires after Boer War ) The diary also contains a list of gifts, probably wedding presents, and donors.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Accruals
System of arrangement
Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
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