Fred Wilton Russell diary
Dates
- Creation: 1875 April 23 - 1876 September 30.
Abstract
Diary relating the author's travels in Europe, including his stays in Paris and at a school in Plauen, Germany, and his trips with his family to spas in Carlsbad and Franzenbad.
Creator
- Russell, Fred Wilton (Person)
Restrictions on access
Open for research; digital version also available.
Restrictions on use
Though the copyright interests have not been transferred to Boston College, this volume is in the public domain.
Biographical note
American traveller in Europe. Fred Wilton Russell (1858-1877) was the son of Daniel Webster Russell (1835-1895) and Hannah Antoinette Russell (1838-1877). Daniel Webster Russell was a successful salesman for New York Life. In the early 1870s the Russell family took an extended trip to Europe, during which Fred Wilton Russell studied in Paris, France, and Plauen, German, and led an active social life. During this trip Fred, three of his siblings, and Hannah Antoinette Russell died. Daniel Webster Russell returned to the United States with Frank Axtell Russell (1867-1937), his surviving son, and settled in Brookline.
Extent
1 Volumes : 195 pages ; 19 cm
Language of Materials
English
Provenance
Purchased from Ian Brabner, Bookseller, 2013.
Existence of digital copies
This collection is available digitally. Links are included in the inventory.
Source
- Ian Brabner, Bookseller (Organization)
- Title
- Fred Wilton Russell diary
- Subtitle
- 1875-1876
- Status
- Marc Only
- Author
- Chris Mayo
- Date
- 2013
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
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