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Biographical Note

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Hawley Diary, 1841-1842.

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Collection Overview

Creator: Hawley, Lucy, ca. 1824-1878.
Title: Hawley Diary
Dates: 1841-1842.
Abstract: Hawley, Lucy Fletcher, ca. 1824-1878; Student. Attended Mount Holyoke Female Seminary, 1841-1842. Papers consist of a diary documenting her experience at Mount Holyoke including academics and social activities.
Extent: 1 item
Language: English.
Identification: MS 0634
Location: LD 7096.6 x1843 Fletcher

Biographical Note

Lucy Fletcher was born circa 1824 and came to Mount Holyoke Female Seminary in 1841 with her sister S. Maria Fletcher (both were x-Class of 1843), leaving their home in Jamestown, New York. In 1843 she married Alpheus F. Hawley. She died in 1878 in Arcola, Illinois.

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Scope and Contents of the Collection

The Lucy Hawley Diary contains eleven entries between October 23, 1841 and February 3, 1842. The entries include details about academic and social activities at Mount Holyoke Female Seminary.

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