Guide to the Diary of Thomas J. Allen Diary of Thomas J. Allen, 1854-1858

Guide to the Diary of Thomas J. Allen

Diary of Thomas J. Allen, 1854-1858


COLLECTION SUMMARY
Repository:	University of Kansas Kenneth Spencer Research Library Kansas Collection 1450 Poplar Lane, Lawrence, KS 66045-7616 Phone: (785)864-4334 Fax: (785)864-5803 URL: http://spencer.lib.ku.edu Finding aid prepared by amc, 2005. Finding aid encoded by amc, 2005
Creator:	Allen, Thomas J.
Title:	Diary of Thomas J. Allen
Dates:	1854-1858
Quantity:	1 volume (21x17 cm)
Abstract:	Thomas J. Allen recorded his daily life, personal reflections, and some references to his occupation as a printer in this diary kept from 1854-1858. During this period, Allen lived in southern Wisconsin, Kansas Territory, and Ohio. Included in this diary is Allen's description of his travel to Kansas Territory via the Missouri River, beginning in St. Louis, through Kansas City, and ending in Wyandot.
Identification:	RH MS C84
Language(s):	English

Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

Diary of Thomas J. Allen, Kansas Collection, RH MS C84, Kenneth Spencer Research Library, University of Kansas Libraries

Acquisition Information

Purchase, Carmen Valentino, November 2004

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Restrictions

Restrictions on Access

None

Restrictions on Use

Spencer Library staff may determine use restrictions dependent on the physical condition of manuscript materials.

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INDEX TERMS

Places:

Kansas - Description and travel.

Wyandotte (Kan.) -Description and travel.

Subjects:

Missouri River

Steamboats - Missouri.

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Allen describes most fully his daily life in southern Wisconsin. His mention of Kansas Territory is limited to the journey there by riverboat, with brief commentary on the political climate. Allen leaves the Territory for Cleveland, Ohio, in Spring of 1858, having resided in Kansas Territory for only one year.

The content of this diary is written in separate sections, which are not written consecutively. Interspersed with diary entries are penmanship exercises, account records, and literary quotations.

Loose material, including 2 envelopes, calling cards, and a printed event invitation are shelved separately at RH MS P631.

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COLLECTION DESCRIPTION


RH MS C84 Diary of Thomas J. Allen, 1854-1858


RH MS P631 Loose items found in Diary, including 2 envelopes, calling cards, and a printed event invitation.

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