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Sarah Morgan McKown Diaries, 1860-1899 A&M 0718

Sarah Morgan McKown Diaries, 1860-1899 A&M 0718


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West Virginia and Regional History Center

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Morgantown, WV 26506-6069
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Repository
West Virginia and Regional History Center
Identification
A&M 0718
Title
Sarah Morgan McKown Diaries 1860-1899
URL:
https://archives.lib.wvu.edu/ark:/99999/197116
Quantity
0.1 Linear Feet, Summary: 1 in. (1 unboxed binder); 5 reels of microfilm
Creator
McKown, Sarah Morgan
Location
West Virginia and Regional History Center / West Virginia University / 1549 University Avenue / P.O. Box 6069 / Morgantown, WV 26506-6069 / Phone: 304-293-3536 / Fax: 304-293-3981 / URL: https://wvrhc.lib.wvu.edu/
Language
English
Abstract
Yearly diaries in 39 volumes by Sarah Morgan McKown of Berkeley County, West Virginia, regarding everyday domestic and agricultural activities, local auctions, births, weddings, deaths, emigrations, churches, and religious activities. Also mentioned are the Civil War and its personalities. An index to the Sarah Morgan McKown diaries can also be found in the control folder--includes errata, pages missed on microfilming.

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Preferred Citation

[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], Sarah Morgan McKown Diaries, A&M 0718, West Virginia and Regional History Center, West Virginia University Libraries, Morgantown, West Virginia.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

  • Agriculture
  • Berkeley County (W. Va.)
  • Birth, marriage, and death records.
  • Church buildings
  • Diaries and journals.
  • McKown, Sarah Morgan
  • United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865
  • Women's history -- 1850-1899

Significant Persons Associated With the Collection

  • McKown, Sarah Morgan
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Significant Places Associated With the Collection

  • Berkeley County (W. Va.)
  • United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865
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