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Creator: | Beggs, F. E. |
Title: | F. E. Beggs Diary |
Inclusive Dates: | 1880 |
Quantity: | 1 volume |
Abstract: | Beggs, a schoolteacher in Lexington, New York, records weather conditions and refers to his travels, family, friends, and activities. He makes little mention of teaching, students or curricula beyond occasional references to a "spelling school." |
Language: | English |
Repository: | Special Collections Research Center, Syracuse University Libraries 222 Waverly Avenue Syracuse, NY 13244-2010 https://library.syracuse.edu/special-collections-research-center |
In the year 1880, F. E. Beggs was a school teacher in the town of Lexington, Greene County, New York.
Beggs is most consistent in documenting the weather and his travels. He also makes reference to family, friends, and his activities. Unfortunately, beyond a few references to a "Spelling School," he makes little mention of students, curriculum, or teaching.
At the end of the volume Beggs notes receipts and expenditures on articles of food, clothing, and other items.
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Preferred citation for this material is as follows:
F. E. Beggs Diary
Special Collections Research Center,
Syracuse University Libraries
Purchase, 1970.
Created by: CAD
Date: Nov 1987
Revision history: 04 Sep 2008 - converted to EAD (LDC)