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Anonymous diary of young woman travelling in Germany

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MS. 19763
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Notebook containing the diary of a young woman's travels in Germany with her Aunt Gertrude from May to September 1895.

In the almost daily entries she describes their journey by boat along the Rhine and by train, with a visit to Düsseldorf, before they base themselves in Freiburg. Her time is occupied with German and French conversation, music lessons, dances, concerts and a short stay in Altglasshütten undertaking walks in the area. She is particularly interested in the art and architecture of churches and cathedrals, visiting many and frequently attending Roman Catholic services although she is not a Catholic. She gives detailed descriptions of a confirmation service and the Corpus Christi service.

Dates

  • Creation: 15 May - 5 Sep 1895

Extent

1 box

Language of Materials

  • English

Preferred Citation

Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MS. 19763].

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Shelfmark:

MS. 19763

Collection ID (for staff)

CMD ID 19763

Abstract

Anonymous diary of a young woman travelling in Germany.

Biographical / Historical

Unidentified young woman travelling with her Aunt Gertrude.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gifted to the Bodleian Library by Dr Richard Mullen (1945-2019).

Title
Catalogue of an Anonymous Diary of a Young Woman Travelling in Germany
Status
Published
Author
Finding aid prepared by Lucy McCann
Date
2020
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository

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