Memoranda of Various Things and on D.H. Bruce, 1895-1904, 1965

Access and use

Location of collection:
Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society
200 Second Street, NE
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Contact for questions and access:
Phone: (434) 296-1492

Collection context

Summary

Extent:
1 folder
Creator:
Bruce, Daniel Hoge; Cummings, Hattie Bruce; Cummings, Betty Sue
Abstract:
Language:
English

Background

Scope and content:

This is a typescript of Daniel Bruce's daily diary from 1895 to 1904. He discusses the weather, crops, politics, local events, and community members around Big Stone Gap in Wise County, Virginia. It also includes brief family genealogical information, and additional family notes are handwritten in the margins.

According to the typed cover, the original diary is owned by Mrs. Rosa Bruce Stradley. This typescript was printed by Mrs. Hattie Bruce Cummings and Betty Sue Cummings for his descendants.

Biographical / historical:

Daniel Hoge Bruce (1846-1915) lived in Wise County, Virginia. He married Martha Karr in 1876.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Irene Ashworth Valentine, August 1991.
Physical location:
Archive Room File Cabinet
Physical description:
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Indexed terms

Subjects:
Diaries.
Genealogy.