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F. E. Beggs Diary

An inventory of his item at Syracuse University

Overview of the Collection

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

Biographical History

In the year 1880, F. E. Beggs was a school teacher in the town of Lexington, Greene County, New York.

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Scope and Contents of the Collection

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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Restrictions

Access Restrictions

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Use Restrictions

Written permission must be obtained from SCRC and all relevant rights holders before publishing quotations, excerpts or images from any materials in this collection.

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Subject Headings

Persons

Beggs, F. E.

Subjects

Education -- Lexington (N.Y.)
Education -- New York (State)
Teachers -- Diaries.

Places

Greene County (N.Y.)
Lexington (N.Y.)

Genres and Forms

Diaries.

Occupations

Teachers.

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Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

Preferred citation for this material is as follows:

F. E. Beggs Diary
Special Collections Research Center,
Syracuse University Libraries

Acquisition Information

Purchase, 1970.

Finding Aid Information

Created by: CAD
Date: Nov 1987
Revision history: 04 Sep 2008 - converted to EAD (LDC)

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Inventory

Writings
SC 60 Diary 1880 (1 volume)

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