Joseph H. Odell papers, circa 1905 -- 1906, 2021

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Joseph H. Odell papers, 1905 -- 1906, circa 2021

This series is open for research, but contains some fragile material. Restrictions related to specific material are listed in the detailed contents list.

0.5 linear feet; 0.5 linear feet; 1 box

This series contains a diary kept by Joseph H. Odell during his trip around the world (including stops in India, China, and Japan) in 1905-1906. The diary details visits to missions and YMCAs, and also notes observations on day to day life during the trip. This series also contains an introducution to and transcription of the diary, a photo album with pictures taken along the trip, a one-page biographical timeline of Odell's life, and a list of his printed articles.

This series is arranged by format.



Box 1 Folder 1 Biographical timeline, diary introduction, and list of articles, circa 2021


Box 1 Folder 2 Diary (1905-1906) transcription, circa 2021


Box 1 Folder 3 Diary, 1905 -- 1906

This file contains an extremely fragile original diary. Transcription in folder 2 should be used for access when possible.


Box 1 Folder 4 Photograph album, 1906 -- 1906

This file contains an extremely fragile photograph album; handle with care.