Title: Julia Francis Hammond Spring Diary,

Date/Date Range :   1852-1878

Extent: 0.1 linear feet

Abstract:

This diary was kept by Julia Frances Hammond Spring -- wife of B.F. Spring of Pikeville, Tennessee. The album covers a period from 1852-1878. Much in the diary is of a religious nature, regarding the Methodist Church, mentions of preachers, and sermons. Also in the collection is another handwritten book that appears to be her daughter's first school exercise book.

Call number: MS-1316

Repository: University of Tennessee Special Collections Library, Knoxville, TN

Aquisition Information:

Item is property of Special Collections

Access Restrictions:

Collection is open for research.

Copyright:

The copyright interests in this collection remain with the creator. For more information, contact the Special Collections Library.

Preferred Citation:

[Identification of Item], Julia Frances Hammond Spring Diary, MS-1316. University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Special Collections Library.

Collection consists of a single folder.

Julia Frances Hammond Spring was born in Franklin County, GA., January 11, 1822. She was married to B.F. Spring of Bradley County, Tenn. She was active in the Methodist Church, was of a strong mind, and "was ready to undertake anything laudable for the advancement of the church's interests.

This diary was kept by Julia Frances Hammond Spring -- wife of B.F. Spring of Pikeville, Tennessee. The album covers a period from 1852-1878. Much in the diary is of a religious nature, regarding the Methodist Church, mentions of preachers, and sermons. Also in the collection is another handwritten book that appears to be her daughter's first school exercise book.

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