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Elizabeth McKoy Diaries

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Diaries, circa 1900-1908, of Elizabeth F. McKoy (1887-1984) of Wilmington, North Carolina. Includes entries from her time in high school as well as her time at Converse College in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Includes information about her meetings with friends, classes she is taking at Converse College, school events, her life as a teacher after college, and other activities. Elizabeth McKoy became a tutor and author and remained unmarried. Her diary suggests relationships with other women. She refers to a female friend as her "sweetheart." It also contains love notes to Jean and Juanita, two girls at her college. May 5, 1906 she kissed Jean goodnight and also speaks about kissing other women. She wrote that "Jean [a woman] was the only man I could ever fall in love with." and "I really believe I am foolish about the girl." on page 100 of the second diary.

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Elizabeth McKoy Diaries 0.50 Linear Feet

McKoy, Elizabeth, 1887-1984

Diaries, circa 1900-1908, of Elizabeth F. McKoy (1887-1984) of Wilmington, North Carolina. Includes entries from her time in high school as well as her time at Converse College in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Includes information about her meetings with friends, classes she is taking at Converse College, school events, her life as a teacher after college, and other activities. Elizabeth McKoy became a tutor and author and remained unmarried. Her diary suggests relationships with other women. She refers to a female friend as her "sweetheart." It also contains love notes to Jean and Juanita, two girls at her college. May 5, 1906 she kissed Jean goodnight and also speaks about kissing other women. She wrote that "Jean [a woman] was the only man I could ever fall in love with." and "I really believe I am foolish about the girl." on page 100 of the second diary.

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