Louisa Gurney Troubridge diaries, 1845-1908
Scope and Contents
Box 38: Includes 3 volumes which are copies of Louisa's journals (written around 1848), copied by Helen Troubridge Bate around 1908; an account book from 1859-1866; includes a memorial and reaction to Louisa's premature death from 1867 titled "A detailed account of Louisa Troubridge's life and death by her sister Mrs. Herbert Jones" (aka Aunt Bache), which includes photographs, newspaper cuttings, letters (both from Louisa and about her), transcribed letters, a watercolor drawing of Louisa as a frontispiece; another notebook memorializing Louisa from 1873(?), including poems and clippings; and her diary from 1848-1850, a heavy bound volume with a gold clasp. Box 39:diaries from 1851-1854 (with metal clasps); includes 2 small books wrapped together: "Pawsey's Pocket Diary and Almanac for 1850" and a book of lists & addresses from 1860-1864; also a handmade 32 mo. Book, "covered with red velvet and with thin gold cord inexpertly stitched onto the reverse in a repeated looping pattern. The pastedown is made of blue satin (slightly foxed and creased) which is embroidered at the edge to the red velvet covering the board. There is a filigree ball and loop of cord for a closing mechanism." Book's inscription reads: "Made by my girly, and given to me on my birthday Feby 26th, 1854-Runcton." Journal contains extracts of poetry; assorted other diaries of various makes and sizes; a notebook of copied poems and drawings (in back of book), 1858; a notebook of tribute to LG by her sister (?), Margaret Orde ("Aunt Maggie"), 1969.
Dates
- Creation: 1845-1908
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Extent
From the File: 175 Linear Feet (213 boxes)
Language of Materials
From the File: English
Repository Details
Part of the William Andrews Clark Memorial Library Repository