Overview of the Collection
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Repository Name:
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Eastern Washington State Historical
Society/Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture
Joel E. Ferris Research Library and Archives
2316 W. First Avenue
Spokane, WA 99201
Phone: (509) 363-5313
Fax: (509) 363-5303
Email: archives@northwestmuseum.org
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Collection Number:
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MsSC
174
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Creator:
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Stratton, Anna M.,
1812-1895?
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Title:
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Anna M. Stratton Diaries
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Dates:
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1886-1894 (inclusive)
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Quantity:
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7 volumes
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Languages:
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Materials are in English
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Summary:
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Diaries relating to Stratton's daily
activities, the weather, family members, and her move from Michigan through
Saint Paul, Minns., to Spokane, Wash., via the Northern Pacific Railroad
(1889). Persons represented include her son, Rev. Howard W. Stratton, and
son-in-law, J.J. Browne (who accompanied her for part of the trip).
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Biographical Note
In 1889 Anna M. Stratton came to Spokane Falls to be near her son, the
Reverend Howard W. Stratton, and her grandchildren. She left Michigan and went
to St. Paul, MN, where she met her son-in-law, J.J. Browne, a Spokane Falls
banker. Together they traveled to Washington Territory via the Northern Pacific
Railroad. In Spokane Falls she became involved in church affairs, but she
mainly spent her time with various members of the family.
Content Description
The seven diaries are extremely detailed and indicate a strong
interest in family activities. Each entry begins with a quote from scripture
and reflection on its meaning. The remainder of the entry is usually concerned
with daily activities and observations. Often Mrs. Stratton comments on the
behavior of her grandchildren, discusses the weather, or writes in great detail
of the operation and activities of the household.
Administrative Information
Acquisition Information Donated by Mrs. Anne McLean.
Processing Note Processed to the item level.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Access Collection is not restricted.
Restrictions on Use Collection is open for use.
Preferred Citation Anna M. Stratton Diaries (MsSC 174), Eastern Washington State
Historical Society/Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture, Spokane, WA.
Related Information
Additional Reference Guides Nolan, Edward W.
A Guide to the Manuscript Collections in the
Eastern Washington State Historical Society (Spokane, WA: Eastern
Washington State Historical Society, 1987).
Subjects
This collection is indexed under the following headings in the Online
Computer Library Center (OCLC) WorldCat database. Researchers desiring
materials about related topics, persons, or places should search WorldCat using
these headings.
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| Browne, J. J. (John J.), 1843-1912 |
| Stratton, Anna M., 1812-1895?--Archives |
| Stratton, Howard W., 1834-1895 |
| Michigan--Migration from |
| Minnesota--Description and travel |
| Saint Paul (Minn.)--Description |
| Spokane (Wash.)--Climate |
| Spokane (Wash.)--Description |
| Spokane (Wash.)--Social life and customs |
| Washington (State)--Climate |
| Washington (State)--Description and travel |
| Washington (State)--Migration to |
| Washington (State)--Social life and customs |
| Washington (State)--Transportation--Railroads |
| Migration,
Internal--United States |
| Railroads--Washington (State) |
| Voyages and
travels--19th century |
| Weather |
| Women--Washington (State)--Personal and other papers--19th
century |
| Diaries |
Detailed Description of the Collection
The following section contains a detailed listing of the materials in
the collection.
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Letters to her son, Howard
Stratton
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