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Ida R. Brockman, Diary

 Collection
Identifier: MS-0264

Scope and Contents

Selections from the diary of Ida Rebecca Brockman (later Cornelius) pertaining to her student days at the University of Nebraska, September 1888-November 1889.

Dates

  • 1888-1889

Conditions Governing Access

The diary is open for research.

Biographical / Historical

Ida Brockman was the daughter of John and Addie Mitchell Brockman. She lived all her life (1869-1960) in Richardson County, Nebraska. When this portion of the diary begins, in mid-sentence, it is September 1888, as Ida prepares to leave for the university.

Extent

0.01 Folders (1 folder)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Related Materials

Complete diary, as transcribed by her granddaughter, Amy Mitchell Tuttle, is on file at History Nebraska. History Nebraska also has Ida's mementos of her campus years, including programs for a military ball, field days, and events sponsored by Delian Literary Society, University Union, and Palladian (of which she was a member); also 1894-1895 course listings and fees for the Art Department, commencement-week mementos, etc.

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Classifications

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Status
In Progress
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the Archives & Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Libraries Repository

https://libraries.unl.edu/archives-special-collections
Contact:
Archives & Special Collections
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Libraries
P.O. Box 884100
Lincoln NE 68588-4100 United States
402-472-2531

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