Diary for 1866

Description:

One diary of Russell A. Alger for the year 1866. The diary has a a black leather cover that is embossed with a simple double-line black border. The cover interior is lined with smooth light tan leather that is embossed with a double-line square pattern. The inside front cover contains a flat pouch with a flap cover. The inside back cover contains a loop pocket for a pencil (missing). The diary pages are printed in black text on white paper that show the month, date, and day for each day of the year in 1866. Light blue lines are also printed on each page to allow space for notes. The diary is approximately half filled with handwritten pencil notations that are primarily of a business nature such as cash accounts, bills due, workmen's hours, and meetings. There are also notations concerning the arrivals and departures of various schooners and barges which were probably carrying lumber for his lumber business (Alger, Smith & Company).

Date Issued:

1866-01-01T00:00:00Z

Data Provider:

Detroit Historical Society

Collection:

Biographical

Subject Topic:

Diaries

Subject Name:

Alger, Russel Alexander Sr.

Rights:

No Copyright - United States

URL:

http://detroithistorical.pastperfectonline.com/archive/F00F7512-D37D-4163-BDF9-356025533791