Barrell family papers, 1751-1929, bulk 1791-1889

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Series II: Autograph Albums, Diaries, and Exercise Book, 1814-1881

This series contains autograph books belonging to Theodore Barrell's children, Walter Newberry Barrell and Theodora Barrell, a diary and cashbook belonging to Theodore Barrell from 1841 and an exercise book belonging to John Stayner Barrell dated 1814-1816.

Theodore Barrell's diary and cashbook of 1841 details his observations on subjects ranging from weather conditions to comparisions of different branches of the Christian faith. The diary and cashbook also lists cash receipts and expenditures and marks important historical dates and Barrell family events.

John Stayner Barrell's exercise book is mainly composed of his study of the French language including vocabulary, verb conjugations and extensive translations from English to French. The book also contains brief entries on such subjects as social customs in letter writing, shorthand notation, arithmetic and religion. The exercise book also contains lovingly illustrated family trees for the Barrell family and the Stayner family.

This series also contains a diary compiled by Charles Barrell, Elizabeth Barrell, Elizabeth Massa, and Theodora Barrell including historical events as well as daily occurrences.



Box 2 Folder 1 Barrell, Charles-- Diary, 1837-1881, (2 Folders)

(compiled with Elizabeth Barrell, Elizabeth Massa, and Theodora Barrell)


Box 2 Folder 2 Barrell, John Stayner-- Exercise Book


Box 2 Folder 3 Barrell, Theodora-- Autograph and Commonplace Book, 1820-1826


Box 2 Folder 4 Barrell, Theodore-- Diary and Account Book, 1841



Box 3 Folder 1 Barrell, Walter Newberry-- Autograph and Commonplace Book, 1823-1827