1896-1909. 13 FULL DETROIT DIARIES. Theatre, Belle Isle, Fires, Firemen, Depression, Love, etc. ZZAmericanaandHistory By Alexander Carson

By Alexander Carson

also in Nancy's hand

Extensive first-hand testimonies from the students range from 10 years of age to 15 or so

a bit faded

1896-1909. 13 FULL DETROIT DIARIES. Theatre, Belle Isle, Fires, Firemen, Depression, Love, etc. ZZAmericanaandHistory By Alexander CarsonA very fine group of 13 very full diaries belonging to Louisa M. Manson, later Hunter. Born October 30, 1883, her father appears to have owned a store in Detroit which was quite successful. They have a maid, purchase fur, go to the theatre, balls, Belle Isle, travel regularly, etc. Young Louisa is a stink though; she seems to suffer from anxiety and depression even in her earliest diary, i. e. 14 years old. She holds out hope that marrying Billy, who