M. G. Brubaker Diary 1902

Access and use

Location of collection:
College of William and Mary
Special Collections Research Center
Earl Gregg Swem Library
College of William and Mary
400 Landrum Drive
PO 8795
Williamsburg, VA 23187-8795
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Summary

Extent:
0.01
Creator:
Brubaker, M. G., b. 1875 arrangement
Language:
The papers are in: English

Background

Scope and content:

Diary of M. G. Brubaker (b. 1875) for the year 1902. At the time the diary was written, 1902, Brubaker was a Mennonite school teacher in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Brubaker begins every daily entry with a verse ("Time is the mighty leveler of all things" or "To do is better than to dream of air castles") and finishes each entry with the word "Now!" He writes about school, social activities, occurrences in the community, his courtship with Mary D. Stuben and subsequent wedding. He also reflects on his education and role as a teacher. Several recipes are scattered throughout the diary and three news clippings with poems can be found in the back pocket of the volume.The last few pages contain biographical information.For excerpts from the diary, provided by the seller, see item link below.

Biographical / historical:

At the time the diary was written, M.G. Brubaker was a Mennonite school teacher in East Petersburg, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. He married Mary D. Stuben in 1902. He was the son of David N. Brubaker and Lizzie Gottschall and grandson of David Brubaker. More detailed information about his education and career can be found in the back of the diary. Further information about this individual or organization may be available in the Special Collections Research Center Wiki: <a href="http://scrc.swem.wm.edu/wiki/index.php/M. G. Brubaker">http://scrc.swem.wm.edu/wiki/index.php/M. G. Brubaker</a>.

Acquisition information:
The materials were acquired by Special Collections Research Center on 05/18/2009.
Physical description:
1 volume.