Hetty Gillison diary and commonplace book

Collection — Volume: 1

Identifier: BC-2023-173

Dates

Creation: 1829 - 1863

Scope and Contents

Commonplace book and diary of Hetty (Holme) Gillison Lincoln. Includes notes on the deaths of loved ones, pious reflections of her Baptist faith, transcriptions of poetry and letters, newspaper clippings, and pressed dried plants. Inserted are two loose sheets of orignal poetry, and a lithographed botanical illustration.

Creator

Gillison, Hetty (Person)

Language of Materials

In English (cursive script).

Restrictions on Access

Open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

These materials are made available for use in research, teaching and private study, pursuant to U.S. Copyright Law. The user must assume full responsibility for any use of the materials, including but not limited to, infringement of copyright and publication rights of reproduced materials. Any materials used for academic research or otherwise should be fully credited with the source. The original authors may retain copyright to the materials.

Biographical Note

American Baptist diarist. Hetty Holme was born 2 November 1789 in Holmesburg, Pennsylvania. In 1814 she married Thomas Gillison (1772-1825). In 1838 she married Heman Lincoln (1779-1869), thereafter residing in Boston, Massachusetts, where she died 3 February 1867.