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On offer is the small yet interesting diary of Reverend Howard Dawson Hetrich (sometimes Hetrick) (1889-1953) [SEE BIO NOTES AT END OF LISTING]. At the time he kept this diary, Hetrich was 32-years-old, single, living in Philadelphia, working in sales and as a Pastor. He discusses his personal life only briefly. This diary is chock-full of short, factual entries about his work life and religious occupation. At the back of the book, he kept a detailed record of his earnings over the course of the year and even notes details like his income tax. His annual sales for 1921 to $8, 203. Some brief excerpts follow to give the flavour of the diary: “No del. -on 27th St. $28.00 for orders. Only canvassed few hours. Letter to Mrs. []. Very cold and clear” [Jan 19]. “To Newton's for dinner. To Sunday S [school? ]. Preached in church in PM. Many out to service. To Mench's in eve after supper. Prayed in homes. Heart touched” [Feb 6]. “To Camden to Baptize in Del. River. Six souls. Fixed up route. Good services. [Pleasant], clear and warm” [Mar 20]. “Sabbath. Practiced hymns around town (until? ) sun set…Sister Katie gone…in eve. Letter to Emco. Rain” [Nov 26]. For a social historian, this small diary gives a detailed look at how one young man earned a steady income and infused his life with his religious service in the heady days following WWI in America. BIO NOTES: Born in Schaefferstown, Pennsylvania to Agnes Ream and Cyrus R Hetrich, Howard Dawson Hetrich was baptised at St. Paul's United Church. He grew up and lived in Lebanon and Philadelphia, PA. Hetrich served in the US Army as Pvt 1st Class in Company B 326 Field Signal Battalion. In 1926, Howard married Ardenia C. Ennis (1907-1976) and together they had three daughters: Mary (1928-2010), Ruth and Ardenia. Howard worked in sales and was also a Reverend who worked as a Pastor within the United Church. This small diary measures 4.75 inches by 3.0 inches. It contains 122 pages and is 100% complete. The cover and binding are loose but intact with some bumps and bruises due to age but overall good condition. The pages are also in good condition and the handwriting is legible, though in a messy cursive scrawl. Overall G.; Manuscripts; 32mo 4"-5" tall; 122 pages; Signed by Author.

On offer is a very unique diary from World War I, that begins on Dec.15, 1917 until Aug 1, 1919. The Corpsman that kept this diary is unidentified but he enlisted in the Aviation Section Signal Corp and was assigned to the 15th Co. In total approximately 40 pages of writing on twenty leaves. Many interesting things happened to this soldier and he writes about leaving the U.S.A. on June 30th with a "convoy of 8 ships, sub chasers and Dirigable follows us". He mentions the ships SS Henderson, USS Mongolia, Von Stuben, Cruiser Fredrick and others: On July 4th, "Cruiser Frederick fired 21 gun salute and all ships broke out colors. At noon Colonel of the Engrs. spoke...", "Drew a 10 day restriction thanks to Lieutenant Mary-Ellen.", "SS Henderson on fire. Von Stuben standing by..", "Elmer Fisher of California was killed by accident.", "Fiat Accident. Pat Warden killed. attempted to fly plane without permission.", "Mixed it with a frog and broke my hand.", four days later; "made a Sergeant." then a couple of days later; "Restricted for 3 weeks for missing drill.", "Another fete day for the frogs." My favorite: "Still at Le Mans. Have been decootiezed and are awaiting orders." Talks about many French towns. The diary is in good condition but someone has removed a few pages [July 9th to July 20th]. The rear cover has some trauma and something glued it. Mentions the names of several guys that were killed on "liberty". Has a postcard glued on the front and the last few pages have peoples names and addresses.; Manuscript; 16mo-over 5¾"-6¾" tall; HANDWRITTEN, MANUSCRIPT, DOCUMENT, LETTER, AUTOGRAPH, DIARY, JOURNAL, LOG, KEEPSAKE, WRITER, HAND WRITTEN, DOCUMENTS, SIGNED, LETTERS, MANUSCRIPTS, HISTORICAL, HOLOGRAPH, WRITERS, DIARIES, JOURNALS, LOGS, AUTOGRAPHS, PERSONAL, MEMOIR, MEMORIAL, PERSONAL HISTORY, AMERICANA, World War I, WW I, Navy, Naval, Signal Corp, Infantry, Army, ASSC,

On offer is a detailed 1926 diary that belonged to a 23-year-old Englishman named John E. Gibson. Gibson was born in 1903 in London, and lived and worked in King's Lynn, a town in Norfolk, at the time his diary was written. The author's engaging observations touch on many of the significant events of the year. "Went with Mum to the Theatre to see 'White Cargo', a story of life out in West Africa, & the result of a white man marrying a black...The strongest language I've ever heard on a stage was used & one especially made everyone sit up & I was a bit flabbergasted myself: one said to another, & it just fitted to a T 'poor bloody fool'" (January 13, 1926). Gibson references a May 2nd plane crash that occurred during an air show that featured stunt flying, referred to at the time as "crazy flying." Included with the diary is a photocopy of a newspaper article that discusses the crash, as well as a copy of a photograph that shows the plane itself. (These were added later by an individual researching Gibson. ) "Yesterday afternoon, an aeroplane that had been taking up people for flights, crashed in the old cemetery. The pilot was killed" (May 3, 1926). The diary also chronicles the beginning of the 1926 United Kingdom general strike, the largest industrial dispute in Britain's history: "At midnight last night all the coal miners came out on strike, & the railway men have come out too. There were no trains running this morning, & we therefore had no newspapers. My sister had to cycle to Walpole. Everybody seems excited, & they all listen round wire-less broadcasters for news" (May 4, 1926). The diary measures 5 inches by 3.35 inches. It contains 365 pages and is 100 percent complete. The book itself has a red cover and was created by John Walker & Co. Ltd., And the preliminary pages of this Walker's Diary give information specific to 1926, such as the time of the rising and setting of the moon in London, postal regulations, and important dates such as English law sittings and university terms for Oxford, Cambridge, and Durham. The book is in excellent condition and the handwriting is quite legible. Included with the diary is a collection of extensive genealogical and biographical notes about Gibson and his family, and copies of seven black-and-white photographs. The pages confirm Gibson's identity, identify immediate family members, and shed light on the circumstances of his life. Gibson's diary offers an excellent look at life in Norfolk, England, in the years following the First World War. The entries are substantial and rich in detail about what was important to those living a century ago.; Manuscripts; 5" x 3.25"; 365 pages; Keywords: John E. Gibson; post-WWI England; General Strike of 1926; 1920s; Norfolk; King's Lynn; White Cargo; Crazy Flying; Stunt Flying; Aerobatics; United Kingdom General Strike; United Kingdom; 1920s UK; HANDWRITTEN; MANUSCRIPT; DOCUMENT; LETTER; AUTOGRAPH; WRITER; HAND WRITTEN; DOCUMENTS; SIGNED; LETTERS; MANUSCRIPTS; DIARY; DIARIES; JOURNALS; PERSONAL HISTORY; SOCIAL HISTORY; HISTORICAL; HOLOGRAPH; WRITERS; AUTOGRAPHS; PERSONAL; MEMOIR; MEMORIAL; ANTIQUITÉ, CONTRAT; VÉLIN; DOCUMENT; MANUSCRIT; PAPIER ANTIKE; BRIEF; PERGAMENT; DOKUMENT; MANUSKRIPT; PAPIER OGGETTO D'ANTIQUARIATO; ATTO; VELINA; DOCUMENTO; MANOSCRITTO; CARTA ANTIGÜEDAD; HECHO; VITELA; DOCUMENTO; MANUSCRITO; PAPEL.

On offer is an exceptional family photo album depicting farm life in rural Canada during the early years of the 20th century. The album belonged to Hattie Ingalls of Caron Saskatchewan and she has signed and dated the inside cover. The album, with cloth-covered covers, contains 100 pages. It measures about 7 inches by 5 inches and is laid out in a landscape format. Most pages have 2 black and white pictures each although some have 3 and a few are empty or only have 1. It is essentially 98% complete. There are many many family pictures There is no identifying notations and as the pictures are glued to the page, it is impossible to know if there is any identifying information on the reverse. They depict a range of scenes: a typical prairie sod home, feeding livestock, enjoy recreation activities such as fishing, swimming and picnics. There are a great many group pictures. They show a family that enjoyed each others company and came together often. Several show streetscapes of what is likely Caron, SK with its dusty main street and boardwalks. Another shows they archetypical prairie scene of a grain elevator. Of interest as well are two items that refer to WWI. The first is a picture of a young man in uniform. The second is a clipping of a newspaper photo of a young soldier Pvt Kelly Roseborough [Private Kelby Roseboro? ? ]. On the picture, under the heading Victim of Submarine, is the pencil notation Llandovery Castle. The Llandovery Castle was a Canadian Hospital ship that was torpedoed June 27th, 1918, by the German submarine SM-U86. Full of wounded soldiers, the submarine crew then machine gunned the survivors in the water to hide their crime. It was the worst Canadian naval disaster and was recognized as the worst atrocity in WWI. Two crew were convicted in what were the first war crimes trials ever held (Leipzig) while the Captain fled to resurface in WWII, not surprisingly, as a Nazi U-Boat officer. This is an outstanding look at life in a small rural Canadian community in the early 20th century. For a rural history, it is a super collection.; Photo Album; 12mo-over 6¾"-7¾" tall; KEYWORDS: HISTORY OF, EARLY 19TH CENTURY, 1918, WW1, CANADA, HATTIE INGALLS, CARON, SASKATCHEWAN, WWI, FARMING ON THE PRAIRIES, RURAL LIFE, FARM LIFE, FARMING OPERATIONS, RECREATION IN RURAL CANADA, GRAIN ELEVATORS, SOD HOUSES, HOSPITAL SHIPS, HMHS LLANDOVERY CASTLE, LEIPZIG TRIALS, BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOS, PHOTO ALBUMS, KELBY ROSEBORO (1897-1918), CANADIANA, HANDWRITTEN, MANUSCRIPT, DOCUMENT, LETTER, AUTOGRAPH, WRITER, HAND WRITTEN, DOCUMENTS, SIGNED, LETTERS, MANUSCRIPTS, DIARY, DIARIES, JOURNALS, PERSONAL HISTORY, SOCIAL HISTORY, HISTORICAL, HOLOGRAPH, WRITERS, AUTOGRAPHS, PERSONAL, MEMOIR, MEMORIAL, ANTIQUITÉ, CONTRAT, VÉLIN, DOCUMENT, MANUSCRIT, PAPIER ANTIKE, BRIEF, PERGAMENT, DOKUMENT, MANUSKRIPT, PAPIER OGGETTO D'ANTIQUARIATO, ATTO, VELINA, DOCUMENTO, MANOSCRITTO, CARTA ANTIGÜEDAD, HECHO, VITELA, DOCUMENTO, MANUSCRITO, PAPEL.

On offer is a very well-written diary of a New Jersey woman, written at the beginning of WWI This diary measures 6 inches by 3 inches and contains 365 pages. It is approximately 85% complete. The covers are in good condition with some light wear marks. The spine and binding are also in good condition as are the pages. The handwriting is legible. The author of this diary is Emily Caroline Smith. She lived in Boonton, NJ. She was born in April, 1876 and lived her entire life in Morris County, NJ. She passed away in 1956 at the age of 80. Smith is 37 when she writes this diary. The diary covers 1913 as well as a number of entries for 1914. On her mother's side, Smith was a direct descendent of one of the Mayflower settlers. Her paternal great grandfather was Col Hiram Smith. Smith was a veteran of the American Revolutionary War and afterwards, played a prominent role in his community. He was variously Justice of the Peace, County Judge, Sheriff of Morris Co, member of the NJ Legislature, Major and then Lt. Col in the New Jersey Militia. His son, Hiram Smith Jr., Was a wealthy farmer and property investor. In 1833 he purchased a home that had been built in 1811. That house, known today as the Smith / Baldwin House, remained in the family until 2013, when the local government purchased it as a historical property. When he died, he left his estate to his son Richard, Emily's father. In time, Emily and her sister Marjory inherited the property. Emily sold her share to her sister in 1909. Some moments from Emily's diary are captured here: "Horrors. Another birthday! Did a lot of shopping in A. M. [ ] took O'Dally to the 4: 00 boat...." [Apr 5, 1913]; "Afternoon to Settlement House to help Deaconess. Called on Mrs. Anderson and Mrs. Barclay in the hospital. Evening played bridge with Capt. Colday, Miss [ ] and Luther." [Aug 5, 1913]; "Authors Reading for Hosp. Geo Ade and Sewell Ford read from their stories." [Feb 18, 1914]; "Rainy day-Marjorie came up in A. M....Sue and I went down home for supper. Back to [ ] in violent rain." [Nov 15, 1914]; "Marjorie came up for all day. We started the childrens comfortables. A stormy day." [Dec 9, 1914]. For a local historian, this is an excellent direct connect to a family with a long history and deep roots in their community. For a researcher in Women's Studies, this diary offers a very good look at the world of a single, relatively well-off woman at the turn of the last century and the attitudes and expectations prevalent at that time.; Manuscripts; 32mo 4"-5" tall; 365 pages; KEYWORDS: HANDWRITTEN, MANUSCRIPT, DOCUMENT, LETTER, AUTOGRAPH, WRITER, HAND WRITTEN, DOCUMENTS, SIGNED, LETTERS, MANUSCRIPTS, HISTORICAL, HOLOGRAPH, WRITERS, AUTOGRAPHS, PERSONAL, MEMOIR, MEMORIAL, ANTIQUITÉ, CONTRAT, VÉLIN, DOCUMENT, MANUSCRIT, PAPIER ANTIKE, BRIEF, PERGAMENT, DOKUMENT, MANUSKRIPT, PAPIER OGGETTO D'ANTIQUARIATO, ATTO, VELINA, DOCUMENTO, MANOSCRITTO, CARTA ANTIGÜEDAD, HECHO, VITELA, DOCUMENTO, MANUSCRITO, PAPEL, Emily C. Smith; Smith / Baldwin House; Hiram Smith; American Revolutionary War; Hiram Smith Jr.; Mayflower Descendants; George Ade; Sewell Ford, Women's Studies, WWI, World War One, WW1, New Jersey, Americana, American life, New York women, wealthy women, single woman, pre-war America; Signed by Author.

On offer is a super, original ship board manuscript diary handwritten by, as inscribed, 'George W. Oliphant S. S. Moccasin for formerly the German passenger liner "Prinz Joachim." Father: Charles H. Oliphant 169 Danforth St. Portland Maine." George does a great job as a diarist if a little sporadic at times, bringing the action aboard ship to startling reality in his descriptive entries. The page a day style diary has 100 or so entries, most of those dated February 7th through April 26th with few other entries before and after, starts upon enlistment but before he can join he is trying to get some kind of license and having to go through the courts to do so. Likely regarding his rating in the Navy. The diary goes a long way to show the danger and at times dire hours for the ships and men at sea who served in support of the fighting elements and the people suffering the War in Europe. To that end this ship was a refrigerated cargo ship delivering frozen food to Bordeaux France and the very first trip out there is trouble for the crew and ship which while makes for exciting reading the reality for these brave sailors near fatal. Here are some snippets: 1918 "January 18th, Called on Inspectors who agreed to give me my license. My argument evidently worked." "January 30th, Went to New York and enrolled as officer in Naval Reserve as Ensign. Ordered uniform and returned on night train." "February 7th, Called on Mr. _____and with whom had lunch. Advised him that I could not consider Montpelier job without notifying firm. Decided to drop entire matter until my return from war……Took three o'clock for NY. Arriving late. Staid at Saint George Brooklyn…. Reported for duty at 4: 30 P.M. at N. A. K. to Captain Beckwith. Moved to Hunt's for night and went to theatre with them where we saw Wm Gillette." "February 16th, Called on Bowman and advised him that for T. 's sake an my families, I would drop the matter (about the license), tho I felt that I should, in justice to myself, clear my name of any imputation of impropriety, in case such an opinion had been given credence by the Bureau owing to Wilson's jealousy and circulation of false stories about my school. Went out with York of Coast Trans. Line with whom I hope to go across…." "February 17th, Called on Capt. Thompson and among other things insisted either that he tell Cap. Beckwith of the status of my license or that I do so. He said I might be disenrolled. I told him that I would prefer to be disenrolled to holding a commission under my misunderstanding as to my qualifications. He finally agreed to tell B. himself tomorrow. I advised him that I intended to carry my appeal to Kedfried (? ) which he seemed glad to hear." "February 20th, 9: 00 A.M. Reported on board S. S. Moccasin, Captain Powers commanding and then took 24 hours liberty. Went to Anderson and ordered coat. That night with Em. To Kenney's Vaudeville and home to Hunt's at 2 A.M." "February 25th & 26th, Mr. Sullivan Executive officer (Lieut) reported and assigned to me duties of assistant to Executive…. Stood 24 hour watch, 12 P.M. S. S. Moccasin went into commission. John A. Meagler (Ensign) reported for duty from USS Jupiter, Trenton N. J." "March 4th, On duty all day rigging booms, etc. etc. 4: 10 P.M. Called Police Headquarters reg. theft of pitcher and having found finger prints on saloon rail. Detective appeared an hour later but could do nothing. 8 P.M. Lieut. Goodphile came aboard (finger print expert from Police Headquarters) and "fixed" prints which were to be photographed tomorrow. Stood watch of Meagler from 6-12 midnight (sick). Rain, snow, warm." "March 11th, 9: 20 A.M. got under way, 4 tugs assisting for trial trip to adjust compasses, etc. Stood out 5 miles E. of Ambrose Channel L. S. I was on duty on bridge from 9: 20 to 4: 30 when we docked South side pier 6, Bush G Terminal. Hit telegraph on head first time after watching old man. Evening Murdock and I took in sights....

On offer is a diary that records a year in the life of a young Nebraska school teacher following WWI. The slim leather-bound volume measures 6 inches by 3 1/2 inches. It contains 110 pages and is 100% complete. The writing is quite legible. Millie McMillin is a young woman living at home in Omaha, Nebraska, USA and teaching in a local school. Her diary runs from Aug 6th 1919 to June 30th, 1920. She writes in a relaxed, casual manner, recording daily events at school, family interactions and her very busy social life. "The Tonners left after having taken Alleene, Carl and me to the "Gayety'" (Time! Such a show! ). Carl went out to dinner with us. Then all 5 of us went to Krug Park. I danced with Uncle Will and we all rode the roller coaster" [Aug 30]. It's interesting to note that Krug Park would be the scene of the most deadly roller coaster accident in the United States up to 1930. "Cousin Clara, Mother and I dolled [up? ] and went to S.S. in the rain, only a few there but very nice little meeting. Glory! ! 'Cheter' Orr is back...Discharged Sept 22, 1919" [ Sept 28]. Her diary notes are very local and personal. She makes no mention at all of the Omaha Race Riot which took place Sept 28th and 29th. These resulted in murders, the attempted lynching of the mayor and the lynching of William Brown at the hands of a 4, 000 strong violent mob that wrecked havoc on the downtown of the city. Eventually nearly 2, 000 soldiers were brought in to enforce order. "Rainy and still had a little fever so I had Mamie Duer teach again. Agreed to pay her $1.50. Cut out and worked on my new blue waist." [Oct 21]. The pleasure in some time away from school at Christmas is evident here: "All my cares are over for a while. Am just enjoying life..." [Dec 20]. All-in-all, this is a chatty record of a young woman going about her life. A social historian would find this an interesting resource as it offers one backdrop to the very tense and troubled times Omaha was experiencing after the war-troubles that ranged from serious racial tensions, labour disruptions and the fear of socialism.; Manuscript; 16mo-over 5¾"-6¾" tall; KEYWORDS: HISTORY OF; UNITED STATES; DOUGLAS COUNTY; NEBRASKA; MIDWESTERN UNITED STATES; 20TH CENTURY, 1910s; WW1; GREAT WAR; FIRST WORLD WAR; MILLIE MCMILLIN, OMAHA, NE, OMAHA RACE RIOTS, KRUG PARK, THE LYNCHING OF WILL BROWN; ENTERTAINMENT IN THE EARLY 20TH CENTURY; NEBRASKA TEACHERS IN 1910s; YOUNG WOMEN IN THE EARLY 20TH CENTURY; OMAHA IN 1910s; WOMEN'S STUDIES; SOCIAL LIFE IN EARLY 20TH CENTURY NEBRASKA; AMERICANA, HANDWRITTEN, MANUSCRIPT, DOCUMENT, LETTER, AUTOGRAPH, WRITER, HAND WRITTEN, DOCUMENTS, SIGNED, LETTERS, MANUSCRIPTS, DIARY, DIARIES, JOURNALS, PERSONAL HISTORY, SOCIAL HISTORY, HISTORICAL, HOLOGRAPH, WRITERS, AUTOGRAPHS, PERSONAL, MEMOIR, MEMORIAL, ANTIQUITÉ, CONTRAT, VÉLIN, DOCUMENT, MANUSCRIT, PAPIER ANTIKE, BRIEF, PERGAMENT, DOKUMENT, MANUSKRIPT, PAPIER OGGETTO D'ANTIQUARIATO, ATTO, VELINA, DOCUMENTO, MANOSCRITTO, CARTA ANTIGÜEDAD, HECHO, VITELA, DOCUMENTO, MANUSCRITO, PAPEL.

Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Pei, Amherst, Nova Scotia, Sydney, NS. Good in Fair dust jacket. 1916. Softcover. On offer is the diary of a 24-year-old Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (PEI) woman who was the niece of the notable Dr. Cyrus MacMillan (1877-1953) , and future wife of a prominent electrical engineer with whom she would eventually settle in Nova Scotia. The author of this diary is Isabelle (Belle) MacMillan (later Medforth) (1892-1986). Belle was the oldest daughter born to parents John Duncan MacMillan (1863-1938) and Alice Annie Fraser MacMillan (1868-1915) of Woods Island, PEI. Her six siblings were older brother, Hector Clarence, and little sisters Alice Annie, Ina, Juana “Jean”, Miriam Euphemia, and Edna Grace. Belle’s mother’s younger brother, John Daniel Cyrus MacMillan (1877-1953) , was a prominent Canadian professor, author and politician [See BIO NOTES at end of listing]. Belle served in the Canadian Forces in the Voluntary Aid Detachment during the final year of WWI. Following the war, On June 2, 1920, Belle married George Taylor Medforth (1888-1963) in Charlottetown, PEI [See BIO NOTES at end of listing]. Belle and George lived in Amherst and Halifax, Nova Scotia. They had no children. Belle kept this diary for the year of 1916. Belle and her future husband, George, were dating while he was serving in England. Belle’s mother had died the February before. Belle was picking up a lot of slack at home, assisting her siblings and father. It seems she was employed by the Charlottetown Light and Power Company, as she has written “CL&P Company” under her name in the diary, and has journaled about her work in an office setting. Belle is making the most of her time on the homefront, enjoying the arts and cultural scene in Prince Edward Island, attending events at Heartz Music Hall, the Prince Edward Theatre, and Prince St. School, as well as activities at the local school and outdoor landmarks. She travels in the region, visiting Bedeque, PEI and Sydney, NS. She is highly observant of the men from Atlantic Canada who are serving in the war, and comments on their visits and events regularly. Some excerpts give the sense of Belle’s writing. “Had a dreadfully busy day as H. W. Is still ill and I’m alone at my tasks. Mr. [Simon Peter] Atkins died today leaving 8 children - oldest 10 and a baby 2 weeks old. Ina baked for them and went down today. Literary society tonight. Grandma’s after” [Jan 10]. “Morell Rink Opening (Ray there)...Came to office tonight to type Annual Report of K. P. For Mr. M Nair. Geo Binns back too and helped me until my Scrap Book for G. M. Letters from Ben, Gerorge. Box chocolate from Mr. M Nair” [Jan 12, 1916]. “Christina…and I were at Prince Edward helping Boys Scouts behind the screen at the Candy Sale. Made $50.00. [Prime? ] Johnson there. Got some lovely Belgium lace from Geo. ” [Feb 8]. “Cpl. White was in the office today and spent an hour telling me some of the many interesting sights seen at Cyprus and St. Julien. He is very interesting. Christina and I went to the Pictures. Bought some magazines for Dad - Reading all the time” [Feb 24]. “Jean and I went to the Kozey Korner tonight as I had promised her a treat when school closed. Marion and I are going tomorrow night. Mr. Taylor down today for hours. Very tired and headache as he was inoculated today” [June 26]. “Jim came home from Halifax tonight and brought the news of Cyrus’ marriage [he married Margaret Brower on Aug 15, 1916] - Such a simple one too. They were married in Dr. Campbell’s Vestry and had their wedding breakfast at a lunch canteen in the Station. Something new for Margaret” [Aug 19]. “...Oh I’ve had such a funny experience tonight. I was in all alone when some of the coloured men from the Royal Navy Boat (here loading hay for its trench) came to the door and asked me to play something for them (oh no! ) ” [Aug 20]. This diary is a phenomenal piece of Atlantic Canadian history. Importantly, during the extensive research for this listing, we discovered that the PEI genealogical records are somewhat difficult to piece together, so this diary is even more meaningful in putting together the history of the MacMillan family, as well as other local history. Belle mentions so many PEI and NS names and locations and milestones. This diary measures 4.75x3.0 inches. Belle writes regularly, missing days intermittently from January through June. She then skips June 29-August 9 altogether, and resumes her mostly consistent entries on August 10. She takes another pause from Nov 1-Dec 29, and comes back for the last couple days of the year. The page that has entries from Oct 24-29 has been ripped out of the book (an edge remains). Belle has recorded names and addresses at the back of her diary. The covers are in good condition. The spine has been broken at the back cover although the signatures remain attached. The pages are in good condition. The handwriting is tight but legible. Overall Fair. BIO NOTES: Belle’s uncle, Dr. Cyrus MacMillan, was born to parents Hector Currie MacMillan (1833-1905) and Isabella Fraser (1838-1919). He taught at McGill University and eventually became Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences. He served in WWI, where he commanded the 6th Canadian Siege Battery during the Passchendaele operations. He briefly served as the appointed Minister of Fisheries in the Canadian government under William Lyon Mackenzie King and later represented Queen’s County, PEI in the House of Commons. He was a published author and his book, Canadian Wonder Tales was presented to Queen Elizabeth II after his death. George Taylor Medforth was born in Burton, Lidsea, England to parents Bland and Selina Taylor Medforth. He was trained as an Electrical Engineer at the Hull Technical School in England and immigrated to Canada to work for the Canadian Electric Company. He served for Canada in the Royal Engineers Regiment in the Canadian Expeditionary Force (CEF) , stationed in France and England. Following the war, he became Chief Engineer at the Canadian Electric Company and president of the Association of Professional Engineers in Nova Scotia. He served in multiple positions for the Amherst Board of Trade in Nova Scotia. He died in Halifax, Nova Scotia and was buried in Charlottetown, PEI. ; Manuscripts; 24mo 5" - 6" tall; 61 pages; Signed by Author .

On offer is a small, interesting record of a 1917 trip by steamer from Rochester NY to Chicoutimi, Quebec. The journal measures 5.5 x 4.5. It is comprised of 30 loose-leaf pages, pinned at corners. The pages have been removed from a printed diary and cover essentially July 4 to Aug 2, 1917. Of the 30 pages, about 1/3 are complete. The writer is unidentified but some contextual clues suggest she is an adult female. Her journey begins south of Buffalo NY and she continues by road to Rochester, stopping to visit friends along the way. At Rochester, she boarded a steamer bound for Prescott, ON. She continued down the St. Lawrence, making stops at Montreal and Quebec City. Her journal records her observations: "Reached Prescott about ten in the morning and transferred to steamer...there were no rooms assigned...the day was dark and cloudy with rain part of the time Cold and Windy. Went through the Rapids with little excitement In [ ] Rapids saw rocks close to steamer Also saw Indian village without a street in it Transferred at 7 PM to steamer Montreal, a fairly large running from Montreal to Quebec 180 miles Dinner on board " [July 10]. In Quebec City, she recounts several statistics and accepts them on face value: Mr. [ ] told us of lack of program at Quebec. Indifferent to war Influence of priests Only 4, 000 Protestants Big families Mayor has 28 children two wives. Awful man" [July 11] "Had thought to go to Saguenay but decided to wait for better weather...Attended Band Concert on Dufferin Terrace in the evening....Took a street car ride through Lower Town in PM. No free schools. Protestant school private, all French teachers. No public libraries"[July 13] "Day fair but cloudy part of the time. Stayed at Ha Ha Bay all night-reached Chicoutimi towards noon. Good size modern town". [July 18] "Returning to Prescott July 31st, she apparently took a train north to visit Ottawa: ...arrived Parliament Hill...attended evening session of Parliament...saw Sir Wilfred Laurier..." [Aug 1] Her last entry is: "Left Ottawa at 7: 10 AM Morning cloudy and comfortable Left Prescott at 11: 00 Steamer Kingston" [Aug 2]. Although most of her comments are references either to people she travelled with or met or to places she visited, she did make a reference [July 31] to one of the most divisive issues in Canada's history-the Conscription Crisis of 1917. This is interesting little sketch of how a visitor saw life along the St. Lawrence River in Canada mid-WWI. A social historian would be interested in seeing the unconscious biases of the time so easily jotted down.; Manuscript; 24mo-over 5"-5¾" tall; KEYWORDS: HISTORY OF, CANADA, U.S., EARLY 20TH CENTURY, 1910s, WW1, ST LAWRENCE RIVER, ST. LAWRENCE SEAWAY, CONSCRIPTION CRISIS, QUEBEC IN WWI, ROCHESTER, QUEBEC CITY, OTTAWA, STEAMBOATS IN CANADA, BUFFALO, ROCHESTER, CHICOUTIMI, US TRAVELERS TO QUEBEC IN THE EARLY 20TH CENTURY, PASSENGER STEAMERS, STEAMBOAT TRIPS FROM U.S. TO CANADA, TRAVELOGUES, AMERICAN STEREOTYPES ABOUT CANADA IN THE EARLY 20TH CENTURY, 4th OF JULY BOAT TRIP. 1000 ISLAND SERVICE, CANADA STEAMSHIP LINES CO, TRANSPORTATION IN EARLY 20TH CENTURY, CANADIANA, AMERICANA, HANDWRITTEN, MANUSCRIPT, DOCUMENT, LETTER, AUTOGRAPH, WRITER, HAND WRITTEN, DOCUMENTS, SIGNED, LETTERS, MANUSCRIPTS, DIARY, DIARIES, JOURNALS, PERSONAL HISTORY, SOCIAL HISTORY, HISTORICAL, HOLOGRAPH, WRITERS, AUTOGRAPHS, PERSONAL, MEMOIR, MEMORIAL, ANTIQUITÉ, CONTRAT, VÉLIN, DOCUMENT, MANUSCRIT, PAPIER ANTIKE, BRIEF, PERGAMENT, DOKUMENT, MANUSKRIPT, PAPIER OGGETTO D'ANTIQUARIATO, ATTO, VELINA, DOCUMENTO, MANOSCRITTO, CARTA ANTIGÜEDAD, HECHO, VITELA, DOCUMENTO, MANUSCRITO, PAPEL.

On offer is a diary that records a year in the life of a young Nebraska school teacher following WWI. The slim leather-bound volume measures 6 inches by 3 1/2 inches. It contains 110 pages and is 100% complete. The writing is quite legible. Millie McMillin is a young woman living at home in Omaha, Nebraska, USA and teaching in a local school. Her diary runs from Aug 6th 1919 to June 30th, 1920. She writes in a relaxed, casual manner, recording daily events at school, family interactions and her very busy social life. "The Tonners left after having taken Alleene, Carl and me to the "Gayety'" (Time! Such a show! ). Carl went out to dinner with us. Then all 5 of us went to Krug Park. I danced with Uncle Will and we all rode the roller coaster" [Aug 30]. It's interesting to note that Krug Park would be the scene of the most deadly roller coaster accident in the United States up to 1930. "Cousin Clara, Mother and I dolled [up? ] and went to S.S. in the rain, only a few there but very nice little meeting. Glory! ! 'Cheter' Orr is back...Discharged Sept 22, 1919" [ Sept 28]. Her diary notes are very local and personal. She makes no mention at all of the Omaha Race Riot which took place Sept 28th and 29th. These resulted in murders, the attempted lynching of the mayor and the lynching of William Brown at the hands of a 4, 000 strong violent mob that wrecked havoc on the downtown of the city. Eventually nearly 2, 000 soldiers were brought in to enforce order. "Rainy and still had a little fever so I had Mamie Duer teach again. Agreed to pay her $1.50. Cut out and worked on my new blue waist." [Oct 21]. The pleasure in some time away from school at Christmas is evident here: "All my cares are over for a while. Am just enjoying life..." [Dec 20]. All-in-all, this is a chatty record of a young woman going about her life. A social historian would find this an interesting resource as it offers one backdrop to the very tense and troubled times Omaha was experiencing after the war-troubles that ranged from serious racial tensions, labour disruptions and the fear of socialism.; Manuscript; 16mo-over 5¾"-6¾" tall; KEYWORDS: HISTORY OF; UNITED STATES; DOUGLAS COUNTY; NEBRASKA; MIDWESTERN UNITED STATES; 20TH CENTURY, 1910s; WW1; GREAT WAR; FIRST WORLD WAR; MILLIE MCMILLIN, OMAHA, NE, OMAHA RACE RIOTS, KRUG PARK, THE LYNCHING OF WILL BROWN; ENTERTAINMENT IN THE EARLY 20TH CENTURY; NEBRASKA TEACHERS IN 1910s; YOUNG WOMEN IN THE EARLY 20TH CENTURY; OMAHA IN 1910s; WOMEN'S STUDIES; SOCIAL LIFE IN EARLY 20TH CENTURY NEBRASKA; AMERICANA, HANDWRITTEN, MANUSCRIPT, DOCUMENT, LETTER, AUTOGRAPH, WRITER, HAND WRITTEN, DOCUMENTS, SIGNED, LETTERS, MANUSCRIPTS, DIARY, DIARIES, JOURNALS, PERSONAL HISTORY, SOCIAL HISTORY, HISTORICAL, HOLOGRAPH, WRITERS, AUTOGRAPHS, PERSONAL, MEMOIR, MEMORIAL, ANTIQUITÉ, CONTRAT, VÉLIN, DOCUMENT, MANUSCRIT, PAPIER ANTIKE, BRIEF, PERGAMENT, DOKUMENT, MANUSKRIPT, PAPIER OGGETTO D'ANTIQUARIATO, ATTO, VELINA, DOCUMENTO, MANOSCRITTO, CARTA ANTIGÜEDAD, HECHO, VITELA, DOCUMENTO, MANUSCRITO, PAPEL.