- SCA137-GA110-1-16
- File
- 1884
Part of Rev. J. H. Shoults fonds
Ca. [73] p. ms. diary contained in a coverless notebook kept by J. H. Shoults. This diary covers the period Jan. 1, 1884 - Dec. 15, 1884. This diary contains daily entries recording Shoults' personal, social, and professional activities when he was living in Orono. Accounts of weather conditions are also contained in these diaries. The entries in this diary relate to Shoults' activities as a minister, and include the names of the places where he preached and of the Bible readings which formed the basis for his services. Reference is also made to the many church meetings he participated in, to funerals he attended, and to other church activities in which he was involved. Social and parish visits are also described and these diaries include the names of many friends and acquaintances. The gardening activities which Shoults was involved in during the year are also described. Additionally, reference is made to his family life, especially to the death of his daughter Bertha from an illness on Feb. 22, 1884 aged eight.
Shoults, J.H., Rev.