Mary Culver 


January 1 

1913 
Hurrah! My graduating year has dawned! But graduation seems very far off yet. Maybe it is. 

1914. 
Woke up at Doris' this morning. We had a dandy time snow shoeing last night. Went for a sleigh-ride. Saw Ralph at 
Marge's. 

1915. 
Oh joy, oh joy! Its such fun to be in a new year. Mother, Mrs. Scudder, Marion and I, went to the Governor's reception 
this afternoon. Governor Whitman looked so tired & hot. 

1916. 
Goodness! Isn't this appalling! I came down on the train with Ol, Ken, and John. It certainly doesn't pay to have an 
attractive room-mate. Eddie is a funny boy. 

1917. 
I've started the new year swell! Late for all my meals, wasted the afternoon instead of studying, and have a rotten cold. 
And I'm going to a card party Wednesday!! 


January 2 

1913. 
The C.A.R. dance with the Major. Why is it I love to dance until I'm dead tired, but can't study half an hour? 

1914. 
Dorothy's dance tonight. Their house is lovely. Kid didn't dance with me once. Ruth looked untrancing. [Bauder] likes 
Ruth Bewit. 

1915. 
Sat. Dore wanted me to come up today but I couldn't go. I surely would like to meet John. Abie & I went to the Grand 
tonight. It was good. 

1916. 
Sunday. Church. Mr. [Moldenhawer] is so nice. We sang carols in S.S. Maynard came down tonight and was half 
asleep. I like him so. 

1917. 
Rose late. In afternoon went to the Grand with Augusta, Margaret, and Marion. Went to Huyless. After dinner I read 
"Childe Harold". Horrible! 


January 3 

1913. 
I love this diary. I've always wanted one. Its been almost an ambition to own one. Another is to ride a camel. 

1914. 
Marion's card party, Abie took me as usual. Kid was there. Vastly agreeable. He has a horrid sty. He didn't dance with 
me nor say good night. 

1915. 
Sun. Today Anna came down and went to church with me and stayed for dinner and we knitted. Tussie & I went to 
Marions, Marges, Dot's and Sally's. 

1916. 
This morning slept, principally, and sewed. This P.M. Marion, Augusta, Harriet Aaronowitz and I went to the Leland & 
Ten Eyck. 

1917. 
This morning went down-town with Mother & Marion. This afternoon went to a card-party at Marie's. Rather enjoyed it. 
Marge is a scream. Tonight read. 


January 4 

1913. 
This evening Margery came in. She saw "The Man with Three wives" this afternoon. We gave her "Truxton King" for 
her birthday. 

1914. 
Church & Sunday School. [...] the latter however. Went to Mrs. Sullivans. In the evening Clark called, [non boob]. 

1915. 
We went to dinner at Marges then to the theatre to see "Omar the Tentmaker". It was wonderful. Dot, Marion, Mar & I 
went. We saw Reid. Ned went back today. 

1916. 
This morning sewed for Red Cross at the Educational Building. In P.M. saw Marion off. Went at 7.50. Met Dore & 
Margaret on train. Saw Abe the innocent. Mae Marsh & Robert Herwin in the [...]. 

1917. 
Down-town. Marges. Poor Marge. Tonight to the Grand. In the movies the heroines are always [pure] & innocent. Well 
here am I pure as the lily and the innermost of Family. Party. 


January 5 

1913. 
Dore has asked to take me to the Penn. Musical Clubs, Tuesday night. Oh, I'm so glad! We saw Signa out riding. 

1914. 
Went to the "Sumoline Girl" tonight with Mama, Marion and Ruth. It was adorable. Especially "Tango". 

1915. 
Ah ha! This is the happiest day in my life. Went back to college. Joy!!! Nobody here when we got here. Soon Virginia 
and Peggy & Laura arrived, then Ann. 

1916. 
Back back back to the grind! Sun came this morning. Lots of girls aren't back being in the clutches of la Grippe. Hate to 
study. Wow! 

1917. 
Morning bought a dress at [Bomvits]. In afternoon ar Margery's & there for lunch. She is the original scream. Marion 
and Margaret there too. I go back tomorrow. 


January 6 

1913. 
Saw Dore today. Marge and I bathed Skibo and made fudge this afternoon. Abie is going to take Marion. 

1914. 
Came down tonight. Met Dore and Inez on the train. Dore and I went to the Inn. There was a suffrage meeting there. 

1915. 
Oh, dear I'm studying & studying just the same as usual. It rained today. Saw Gertrude and Marion. Saw Marie Bacon 
kiss "The Family Records" in the lib. A vital spot! 

1916. 
Wednesday. No philosophy quiz. I'll have to work like the dence to pass that. It surely is fun to see the [peeps] and hear 
their adventures. 

1917. 
Saturday. Came down. Marion & W are going to be Cordy's attendants. Doris has a new picture of John. Met A.B. in the 
station looking for Marguerite. Gee, this is a sad world. 


January 7 

1913. 
The concert was good, and there was a disturbance in which Robert and Reuben indulged. Dancing afterwards. 

1914. 
Back at the grind. Got a letter from Bird last night. Well [...] [...] seem very familiar. Everybody is back, and all is fine. 

1915. 
Today I went to the beloved Latin. Studied this afternoon and evening. I'm so sick of studying I could swear. In lab. I 
lose my religion. 

1916. 
Sun has a ukelele and many new gowns I wish she weren't so cute or I were more so. I think we would be more 
congenial. Study, study, study. 

1917. 
Sunday. It sho' seemed good not to begin classes. France's tea in afternoon. I entertained Agnes about all afternoon. 
Read Shelley tonight. 


January 8 

1913. 
The first day of school. Mademoiselle told us to "reflect" for five minutes before retiring. It is rather difficult. 

1914. 
Had a theme accepted. Oh, joy! My bliss is complete. I love poetry. We're going to have another long theme. 

1915. 
Friday. I studied in the afternoon and far into the evening on my blooming Latin topic and outline. Went to the Flag. 
Best stuff! 

1916. 
Concert tonight. Very good, Eddie Caselas, and Verd. Wasn't thrilled, afterwards up in Eo's. [Maire] is so funny. 
Marguerite is in love. 

1917. 
Went to [Coheus] with D.A. to see Mary Pickford in "Tess Than the Just". All seats .25! Skating on New Lake. Didn't 
go. Katrina & [Maire] went to new movies. Called on Dr. Bonnie. 


January 9 

1913. 
I was extremely stupid today. Had a glorious riding lesson. My horse had a long mane and eyelashes. 

1914. 
Yesterday we went downstreet and when we got back found there was measles in Po. Went to the movies. 

1915. 
Wend down street. Regular [bat]. I got letters from papa, Helen, and Aunt Satie today. Went to both movies, and 
Woods. Saw Slippery Slim. He's the picture of Ned! 

1916. 
Saturday. Studied A.M. P.M. and eve did ec note book. Interesting but hard. Did it with Kie. Very particular. 

1917. 
Laundry night tonight! I am trying to keep a cash account & I'm $.75 shy since yesterday. Helen Winter sent Dod a card 
& one from the baby. Isn't that just it! 


January 10 

Friday 
1913. 
Janet, Marge and I wanted to do something rash tonight, so we went to the debate. [Danahy] was wonderful. I came 
home alone. 

1914. 
After a tiring afternoon Doris and I went to the [Uandi]. Oh delicious! Miss Bier was there. Went to Inn. Cut Chapel. 

1915. 
A wonderful man in Chapel. Pres. of Audora. Heard [Rauschenbusch] tonight. Splendid. Read "Utopia finished" Piers 
Plowman. Saw Gertrude & Marion. 

1916. 
Sunday I didn't like the preacher. He dinned on my ears so I thought I'd have to get up & go out. Went to dark music. 

1917. 
Wednesday. Went to Art Building after Spanish. I know naught. Heard Miss Small read French-Canadian poems. 


January 11 

Sat. 
1913. 
I don't know what happened this day, but don't like a blank so will fill it up. Mama says to put "Was late for breakfast, 
and just got to school in time". 

1914. 
Sermon by Helen Crothers father. This afternoon Doris felt punk. We took a walk on sunset & it was beautiful. 

1915. 
Miss Haight said on my outline "Brief & Inadequate". "This is the life", Meldrume lectured. My comfortable came. 
Studied P.M. Took Delsante. There was skating. 

1916. 
Monday. Well I take it today I attended Geol, Ed, Phil & Narration classes, per usual. Don't get any mail. Am writing 
this up late. 

1917. 
Thursday. Kie & I went down town but not to the movies. We walked out. I don't know how I'll get along without the 
girls next year. 


January 12 

Sun. 
1913. 
Oh, dear, another blank. Went to church and Sunday School and Chapel. Will fill this up in the Lyteller way. Just one 
sentence more. Then another. Positively the last. This is first. 

1914. 
Monday. Oh, I'm so tired of working. I have only two weeks to clear myself. Got a letter from mama. 

1915. 
Today being Tuesday I had, in usual Latin in which I recited, very beautifully, the Carmen Saeculare, Soph. Lit. and 
French. Miss White is dear. 

1916. Tue. Studied for phil. quiz. Virginia taken ill with grippe. Dr. [Burness] came. She is a good soul, but she has her 
faults. 

1917. Friday. Oh, I don't know what I did. This is such a funny world. Doris is so thrilled about John. Anyway I love my 
[family]. 


January 13 

1913. 
Janet and I helped serve at the Missionary meeting. I was at Margery's for lunch. Janet treated me at Huyler's. 

1914. 
Had another theme accepted. We are going to take up the essays again. Oh I dislike them so. Didn't [...]. 

1915. 
Ann got out of the Infirm today. [E...] and I saw her just before she got out. She had a special nurse and a Doctor from 
Poughkeepsie. She looks bad. 

1916. 
Wed. Phil. quiz. Worked alone in Psych as Ann is not back. Oh, dear, we're so far behind. Am crazed by them [state] of 
my [long] theme. 

1917. 
Saturday. This afternoon Marion, Doris, and I went down to the M.P.S. Saw Bessie Love in "Sister of six". Tonight 
heard [tenor]. 


January 14 

Tuesday. 
1913. 
The Senior Class is going to give a masquerade to entertain the Juniors. Some class! Refreshments in the Gymnasium 
after much discussion among the Seniors. 

1914. 
Dancing. Oh, I adore dancing [thought] though I do it like a hippo. Kate Davison is so nice, I love her. Walked over 
with her. 

1915. 
Today I went over to the Flag [...]. Am not sure. Am writing this Sat. I don't know when I'm going to do all my topics. 

1916. 
Thur. Went to Drahey's house tonight. Screaming time. Awfully nice though. Cakes with '17 on them. Darling house. 
Lots of people there. 

1917. 
Sunday. Today was a busy one. This afternoon I Spanished with Ag from 2 - 6 & tonight Kie & I unbound Prometheus. 


January 15 

1913. 
Busy getting ready for the party. Jean, Marge and I selected the prizes, a pair of hat-pins and a pair of shoe buckles. 

1914. 
Laundry night tonight! Last night Madeline gave Laura a call-down. Class meeting today. Violet is flower. 

1915. 
Suffered the torments of the damned and wrote my Latin theme, curses on it! Ugh! If who's Haight gives it back to me 
to rewrite I'll croak. 

1916. 
Fri. Have shipped a day somewhere. Saw Marguerite Clark in "Helene of the North". Woods for dinner & Charlie in the 
evening. 

1917. 
Monday. This afternoon I went to the Flagge Shoppe with my little friends. What a pool of perdition a soda is! 


January 16 

Thursday 
1913. 
Mama and Papa went up to Troy for dinner. I'm going to wear a Dutch costume tomorrow night. Marion's going as a 
sailor. 

1914. 
Tonight I got a call down from Mina. Doris and I were in Mare's room but I don't think we really deserved it at all. 
Aggie is divine. 

1915. 
[Golin] dutch with Miss Buck yesterday. With my long theme for Crit. today. I hope she doesn't flunk me. Wrote to 
Mrs. Sullivan. 

1916. 
Sun. Such an adorable man from the Latin Temple New York. Dark music & Christians. Hetty to dinner with Doris. 
Stuch's tea. 

1917. 
Tuesday. Heard Rachel Crothers & Kate Douglass Wiggin. Tonight went to "Mother Carey's Chickens". A sweet, 
pointless play. 


January 17 

1913. 
The party was a huge success! Miss Blake didn't know me! Helen Brandow got one prize, Margaret Benton the other. 

1913 [1914]. 
Yesterday Ruth gave me a piece of delicious cheese. This morning got a letter from papa saying mama is [sick]. Went to 
hear Mrs. Catt tonight. Mrs. [Borsseian] wasn't there. 

1915. 
Sent to church to hear Cousin Harman preach. Good Sermon. Doris went to breakfast with Mrs. T. The B.C.L. went to 
the Inn for dinner. Went to "black music" and Christians with Evelyn. 

1915 [1916]. 
Monday. Cut in geol. Oh, I'm so tired after last night. Down Town on car with Harriett Bartlett who's oh so nice to see 
Mary Pickford. 

1917. 
Wednesday. I feel tonight as though it would be very sweet to die. I am so tired. I feel lonely and comfortless. 


January 18 

1913. 
Were invited to Mosher's for dinner. El and I couldn't eat our macaroon ice-cream and had to go to dancing class. 
Robert brought me home. 

1915. 
Poor Dore had to sleep with Amelia last night and had a very bad time. Went to the Flag and brought Doris back ice-
cream. 

1916. 
Tue. Ein ander cut. This P.M. I went to the Flag with Ann & Fran. The latter is such a sweet girl. I wish I could go to 
bed early. 

1917. 
Thurs. Yesterday I read my adaptation in class and they all liked it awfully well. I'm going to hand it in for 1st minor 
competition. 


January 19 

Sunday. 
1913. 
Didn't go to church. Slept. Vastly prefer it. Went to Marge's after chapel. Dot was there. Reuben, Robert and Truman 
came this evening. 

1915. 
Tuesday. I suppose that this morning I attended Latin (recited exquisitely) Soph. Lit and French. "Taitarin" is so funny. I 
tried to do the whole week's lesson for today. 

1915 [1916]. 
Wed. Looked at skates this P.M. Skated in evening. More fun! Gee, I hope I don't flunk Ec! Am going to hand in poetry 
to Miss Taylor. 

1917. 
Friday. Wilfred Wilson Gibson read his poems tonight. Peculiar delivery. Funny attractive looking man. 


January 20 

Monday. 
19 

19 

1915. 
Wednesday. Had my theme read in critical writing. I felt like a new woman. I was so scared then I just laughed and then 
I was all right. I'm such a boob in Chemistry. 

1916. 
Ice Carnival! Wonderful. I had such a good time. I think I'm more of a sport than I used to be. I sketed with Eloessa & 
Simona, & Ev, & talked to Mrs. Drahey. 

1917. 
Sat. Today Evvie and Mrs. Heath put in an appearance. I adore Mrs. Heath. Went to Miss Anns. Kaffee Klatsch. She 
left. 


January 21 

Tuesday. 

1914. 
All I can do is to hope and pray that I pass my exams and pray, and pray, and pray. I ask for nothing more, only that. 

1915. 
We had the Latin party, were were going to have on Horace's birthday. More fun! I got 24 points out of 45. Not very 
near! Helen Damond got the prize, a lovely volume of the Odess Epodes. Oh, and she was elected treasurer of the Class. 
Tonight heard Dr. Hart on institutions for delinquent & defective children & orphans. Exceedingly interesting. 

1916. 
Friday. Taft spoke. He was such a jolly, big fat man, with the heartiest chuckle. He spoke on preparedness. Oh, I hate 
the thought of it & war! 

1917. 
Sunday. The Rev. Nehemiah Boynton spoke. So funny, but sweet. In P.M. made a vain effort to study. No Christians. 


January 22 

1913. 
Saw "Hanky Panky". It was perfectly ridiculous and pretty, too. The music was catchy and the costumes lovely. 

1915. 
Oh, I'll be so ashamed if I don't pass Chemistry. I will pass, I will, I will, I will!!! Perhaps if I will it hard enough it will 
come to pass. 

1916. 
Saturday. Oh, if I can only pass my exams. I will pass Philosophy & Sc & I will pass Geol. & Lab. Psych. At least I 
hope so. Studied all today. 

1917. 
Monday. I went to Abnormal Psychology, thinking Evvie would have to read her topic. Tonight saw "Little Lady 
Eileen" with Sen. 


January 23 

1913. 
Didn't go riding. He taught them to hurdle. Just my luck to miss it. Marion and I went down street. Got "Someone's 
Coming to town". 

1915. 
I went down town with Ann for just a minute. We went to the Anti meeting. One of the speakers was killing. Ann gave a 
dollar to the cause. I lost all respect for her. 

1916. 
Sunday. Studied all today but don't know much. Pres. Burton spoke in chapel. Tonight went to dark music & Christians 
where Prof. Drake spoke. 

1917. 
Tuesday. I did so want to go to the M.P.S. Tonight we had soup, as often before, lately. Went down town. 


January 24 

1913. 
We had the lovliest [loveliest] time at Maynard's. Don took me. He's so cute but I don't like him. Danced with "Kid" and 
Dan, and with [Todge] twice. More fun! 

1915. 
Today Robert Speer spoke in chapel. He is the most wonderful man I ever heard. I did my long theme in Lit. and went 
to Christians to hear him again. I wish there were more men like him. 

1916. 
Monday. Today I took Phil. & Ec. Oh God help me to pass! Drake's part was hard. Afterwards I went to the Flag & got 
my themes. Ushered. 

1917. 
Wednesday. Awfully busy day. 9 Janes. Classes. Studies 6th. 8th went to Cowboy lecture. I haven't heard from mother 
since Sat. 


January 25 

1913. 
This morning actually went to dancing, then to Marge's. P.M. went to see Rainey's Hunt Pictures. Dancing class in 
evening. Truman asked me first, then H.L. 

1914. 
Oh this week is going to be [so] dreadful. I'm all worked up about it. If only I can get through and stay at college. Took 
a walk with the beautiful Helen & Elsa. 

1915. 
Took Lit. It wasn't bad at all. All about "Utopia". Handed in my theme. Studied Chemistry P.M. and evening. Oh, dear, 
I'm so tired. 

1916. 
Tuesday. This morning bathed, & had my hair washed. This P.M. went to Jaimia's paid Ambler's bill & went swimming. 
[Sun] & I have been arguing on preparedness. 

1917. 
Thursday. I am writing this up fierce late & it will probably we but a garbled account at best. Am preparing for the [eirl] 
day. 


January 26 

Sunday Perfect. 
1913. 
Went to church. To Sprague Chapel in the afternoon. Then Janet, Ma'Jorie and I went to Clement's to get my fur. Saw 
Don and "Greg". 

1914. 
Latin. It wasn't bad. Some awful person had the exam. It was in rocky. I wished I knew as much as Kate MacAfee when 
I took it. 

1915. 
Took Chemistry. Oh it was so, so hopeless I didn't know a thing and never hated myself so after an exam. I'm a wreck. 
If only by some chance I did pass! 

1916. 
Wed. Today I loafed & studied Geol. Went to Jaimia again & to the movies. Saw "Via Wireless" Gail Kane. Good. 

1917. 
Friday. Tonight was the Homer concert. We watched her get in her limousine & she threw us a kiss. She was perfectly 
adorable so pretty and attractive. Helen Arthur had a tea for her in Senior parlor. 


January 27 

Monday. Cold. 

1913. 
Oh, darn exams! I don't really mind them only my Algebra is hopeless. And this Diary has to last me through college. 

1914. 
Took Math. It wasn't quite as bad as I expected. I dread tomorrow. Took a walk before the exam & Dot went skating 
with my skates. 

1915. 
No exams. Studied morning and P.M. Went to Slosh's and F.S. with Dore. Oh, my Chemistry! How can I ever stand 
tutoring lessons again! 

1916. 
Thur. Took my geol exam. Walked first with Mim, Turner, & Jessie. The exam was fair but long. Jaimias. Esmeralda. 

1917. 
Saturday. Art in P.M. Studied fierce for it in morning. Thought I knew pictures pretty well. Hope so. Tonight was 
Faculty Play. Miss Dodge was a courtesan & perfectly beautiful. 


January 28 

1913. 
Oh ho' as I can't pass Algebra. This afternoon saw Kid, Dan, and Calvin. The latter walked up with us. 

1914. 
Took French, which was bad and History which I thought was good. I hope I get through. Oh, its such a relief to have 
[...] over. 

1915. 
Took Latin in the morning and French this afternoon neither bad. Miss Haight met me in the hall this evening and told 
me I passed. Oh, I'm so glad! 

1916. 
Fri. Don't remember what I did today not much I guess. Studied some Psych. It is hard. The exam seems to be a 
mystery. I hate exams. 

1917. 
Sunday. Don't remember anything very exciting today. Didn't go off campus. Vile supper as usual. I call it desecrating 
the Sabbath! 


January 29 

Wed. 
1913. 
Took Algebra. Flunked. Also took French. Better. Edward is here. Dot gave me pecan caramels for my birthday. 

1914. 
I had the loveliest birthday I've ever had. First I passed my French. Then Doris sent me some beautiful flowers, and I 
passed Latin and the Plunks sent me some candy. And I saw Helen. 

1915. 
Went home with Cordy today. She's so sweet. We went to repulsive movies in the afternoon. In the evening we went to 
the Grand with papa and its good. Cordy's sweetness is only a pose. 

1916. 
Saturday. Took Psych. My birthday. I flunked Ec. & have to repeat the course. Went to Cohen's. Family sent a check. 
Flowers from D. 

1917. 
Monday. This is my birthday. No exams. Girls sent me darling flowers. Ev gave me candy. Maire took me to Careys. 
Mother & father sent a check. 


January 30 

Thurs. Lovely. 

1913. 
Took German. Very fair exam. We saw the boys. Their hats are wonderful. Went down-street. Saw Kid and Em. 

1914. 
Passed Latin, French, & Math. Not Hist. Came home. Went to "All Aboard", with papa and Augusta. It was good. 
Telephoned Dot & Nan. 

1915. 
I've decided to give up saying disagreeable things and write them down here. I haven't any today. We slept late and this 
afternoon went [cuttering]. More fun! In the P.M. went to the Leland and Huyler's with Marge, Marie, Mar and Augusta. 
In the evening to see Mary Pickford with [Abie]. She was so sweet. I think Cordy is unbelievably angelic. 

1916. 
Sun. Horrid day. Tea this P.M. in our room. Vic after dinner in parlor. Supper in Sun's room. Delicious. Mock Wedding 
last night. I'm an ass. 

1917. 
Tuesday. Took J. It wasn't nearly as bad as I expected. Miss Dodge didn't have our room. Miss Beech hooked me in the 
hall about my play. 


January 31 

Friday. Cold and windy. 

1913. 
Miss Blake's father died yesterday. The English examination was terrible. Marge and I went down-street. She came 
tonight. 

1914. 
Went up roller-skating stayed to lunch at Dots, and in the afternoon went to school with Nan. Frances Kellogg is so 
nice. Dancing in evening. 

1915. 
Called on Mrs. Robinson, Adelaide and Elinor. Grace Hoover was there. We came down with Doris. Didn't get any 
flunk notes! Never so surprised in my life. Nice surprise though. 

1916. 
Mon. I got a note from Miss Ingersoll. Went down town & saw "The Incorrigible Dukane". Jack Barrymore was quite 
Chaplin esque. 

1917. 
Wednesday. Nothing today. I studied Spanish & tried my play and kept dashing over to the W.E.B. to ask Dr. Robinson 
about Geol. 


February 1 

Saturday. Cold. 

1913. 
Marion and I went to the Colonial Theatre. Tonight, after dancing class, a lot of us went and looked in on the [Quin] 
dance. 

1914. 
Went to church with mama and papa. This afternoon Mama and I went up to Sally's. Doris came and we went to El's 
and Nan's. Came down on the train with Miss Haight. Glad to get back. 

1915. 
Dear Old Classes begin. Threre are loads more in our Description class. Moulton let us out early. Reception for Pres. 
McCracken. He is so nice. The dancing was wonderful. 

1916. 
Tue. Kie is in the infirm, so is Charley [Baberah]. I am dropping Ec & taking Geology & Physiological Psych. [House 
San] is a scream. No mail. 

1917. 
Thursday. Today I had Spanish and Geology. Marion had two guests and we went to the Inn with them. They were 
sweet. 


February 2 

Sunday. Lovely. 

1913. 
Went to Church and Sunday School, and Chapel. Henry Lodge and Jamie called this afternoon. Margery came this 
evening. 

1915. 
Ann's birthday. She is twenty-one. I had a cake from home, so used it for a birthday cake, with pink candles. I've 
decided to live my life doing just as I wish but I don't know just when I'm going to get my lessons done. Cordy was so 
unpleasant. We had a nice party. Went to the movies in the afternoon. Caught a ride down. Grace is adorable! 

1916. 
Wed. Miss Sandison gave me some hope of getting my section changed. House San is screaming. Record my story in 
Narration. 

1917. 
Friday. Marion and Doris left for Saratoga. I wish I were going home. Ev is going to New York with Virginia. 


February 3 

Monday. Snowy. 

1913. 
Tonight Margery and I went to see "She Stoops to Conguer". It was wonderful. I stayed at Marge's all night. 

1915. I am enjoying this week so. Grace is adorable. I'm celebrating passing my exams, and anyway I haven't much to 
do. Read poetry tonight and Ev and Marion fought. Ev, Ann, and I went down-street to the movies. Saw "Judith of 
Bethulia" a wonderful movie, also his "Pre-historic Past". 

1916. 
Hetty came over to see me about my story. Got a box of sampler candy from Nan. Jessie is house cleaning. Haven't 
heard from Burgess. 

1917. 
Saturday. I went down to meet Gertie & Margorie today and missed them. They got in the guest room by mistake. 


February 4 

Tuesday. Beautiful. 

1913. 
The Marks are up. I failed in Algebra. Tragedy! Tragedy! Went to the Colonial theatre with papa tonight. 

1915. 
Lab is repulsive. I have the same place and teacher. Cordy is in our room, now, and Doris isn't. The experiment was 
repulsive. It certainly doesn't give me any appetite. Had a movie. 

1916. 
I have a very painful finger. I am in Burgess' class, I just brow beat the man into letting me in. Only one class today. 

1917. 
Sunday. Got up late & had breakfast in the room. No chapel. After dinner I couldn't move [th...]. To Miss Ann's for 
supper. Saw Madeline. 


February 5 

Wednesday. 

1913. 
Augusta and I went to see "Uncle Tom's Cabin". Oh, Mr. Osborn is so sweet! I said to Mr. Stowe "When is 'Patience'?" 
And he said, "We have it all the time?" 

1915. 
Today the dear, adored, the beautiful Inspiration went out of my life forever. I went down to the train to see her off. We 
sent her some flowers and Saltford sent up a night, more of a nosegay of marguerite, violets and tea-roses. And she 
loved it! And I loved her! Ah, well-a-day! Dot and I went to the [moves] to drown black [care]. 

1916. Saturday. Today Dot & I went to Cohens, & we were so glad, it was so good. Two coons who could dance, & a 
slick movie. Slept alone tonight. 

1917. 
Mon. This is Gertie's birthday. She got five telegrams and the ring. We're giving her a party tonight. Oh, I dread getting 
my report card. 


February 6 

Thursday. Cold. 

1913. 
I will have to tutor and Miss Wilson doesn't want to tutor me. Riding this afternoon. We cantered Isaack was well. 

1915 [1914]. 
Today I had my hair done in the morning, and in the afternoon went down-town with Dodie and Anna. We went to both 
movies and woods. 

1915. 
Friday. Oh, Agnes Irwin is so funny she simply kills me. "Your Duke of Wellington is safe but you have killed a rotten 
banana!" 

1916. 
Sun. This was Town Sunday. I went to St. Paul's with Kie. In the afternoon I went to Main, wrote, & went to Kie's tea. 
Dark Music and Xians, went to Bunker Bean. Funniest Play I ever saw. 

1917. 
Tuesday. Four classes today. Gertie went to Spanish with me. Then we went down-town. She left at 5:22. Gee, I hated 
to see her go! Had to read my play. Just died. 


February 7 

Friday. Cold. 

1913. 
Met Ruth Fellows in the library. She and I took Hilda for a walk. We had a sleigh-ride tonight and went to the Bacons. 

1915. 
This morning I went to church with Kie to Christ Church and took communion. I actually got up for breakfast. This 

P.M. I tried to study and we finished Nonsense Novels about Conrad the Corkscrew and others. Went to Dark Music 
and wrote to Anna. 
1916. 
Monday. Letter from mother. This P.M., Ev, Ann, and I went to see Blanche Sweet in "The Case of Becky". It is Sun's 
birthday. Dore & I sent flowers. 

1917. 
Wednesday. Felt rotten today. Sore throat. Slept until 9:30 & from 3:10 to dinner. In evening we went to organ recital 
by Joseph Bonnet. 


February 8 

Saturday. Cold but fine. 

1913. 
Donald, Kid, Danahy and Leighton Lodge asked to bring me home. Saw Harold Mattison tonight. Spoke to him and he 
to me. 

1915. 
Had Lab. An unusual event. Dear! dear! how trying. Afterwards we went for a walk and to the Flag where I had a milk 
shake. Kie & Anna, to Doris and self, but no milk. Choc. served at 9:30. 

1916. 
Tuesday. I think I have a cancer. Doris prom dress has come & its adorable. This P.M. after house San I went to the Flag 
Shop. 

1917. 
Thursday. They are blatting like fools in there playing bridge. Cordy is back. Ev and I saw a wonderful movie with Lou 
Tellegen this afternoon. 


February 9 

Sunday. Beautiful. 

1913. 
Went to Church and to Chapel. Walked up with Miss Keates. This was anniversary Sunday. Stopped at Marion's. 
Reuben and Augusta were there. 

1915. 
Tuesday. Dear, dear, I wonder what I did today? I know I danced tonight. Awful thought. College life is not all its 
cracked up to be what with required gym & all. Ev's in the Infirm. 

1916. 
Wed. My busy day. I think I'll drop Physiological psych. It's impossible. Went to dinner with Madeleine tonight. She is 
a sweet girl. 

1917. 
Friday. This afternoon Doris was to meet me at Jane's and we were going to the movies, but she wasn't there, so I had to 
plod back through the snow & ice & cold alone. Tonight heard Mr. Ratcliffe. 


February 10 

Monday. Freezing. 

1913. 
Bob had a bobbing party tonight. Had a glorious time. Don took Margaret home. He's so funny. Delicious refreshments. 

1915. 
Wednesday. Down street with Anna. Went to the [Best]. Saw the funniest man in the world, Clarence Hitting the pipe. 
Got valentines. Went to Woods. Inspiring day. 

1915 [1916]. 
Thursday. My brain is throbbing with thoughts of tomorrow. That psych bothers me. Tonight I went to Jane's & had a 
shamp, a manicure and a Facial message [massage]. 

1917. 
Saturday. Rose for break. Lecture by Mr. Ratcliffe at 10. Fine! Went to Jane's. Lunch. Went to Lincoln Centre with DA, 
Althea, and Jo. Came back & saw Missionary scenes. Virginia's birthday party at the Inn. 


February 11 

Tuesday. Cold. 

1913. 
Mr. O'Neil is coming, Hurray! Hurray! Bought a dress today. He was very nice and helped me a lot. He tutored 
Katharine. 

1915. 
I have just written a very poor theme for Description. The awful thought comes to me! I must put my laundry out. How 
can I do it? Nothing but superhuman strength can help me now. Letter from Ned. 

1916. 
Friday. They came! Carl is darling. I like him much. They're funny together, thank heaven. Cordy is a sweet lamb. 
Dancing a scream. 

1917. 
Sunday. Didn't do much. Up for breakfast. Splendid sermon. A very cold day. Dode & Cordy got back. Had a wonderful 
time but didn't like the Wolcott. Doris' hat's so cute! 


February 12 

Wed. Cold, Cold, Cold, Cold. 

1913. 
Went to a Hockey game at the Academy. They played the High School. They can beat them at something. Don was 
there. Saw Henry Lodge & Danahy. 

1915. 
Saw Miss Helen Haight this noon. She came to dinner with me tonight. Doris, Ann, Dot, and Kie were there. They liked 
her so much. Went to "Damaged Goods". Fair. 

1916. 
Saturday. Breakfast with Ginia & George. Dinner with Kim & Roger. Carl improves. The dance. [Four Keath] ties 
adorable. Carl nice. Everything perfect. 

1917. 
Didn't hear from any family. And I thought they'd write about my marks! Got a comic valentine. Saw Charley in "Easy 
Street". A scream. Fierce cold! 


February 13 

Thursday. Cold. 

1913. 
Went up to Marge's before riding. The Sargeant was adorable. We hurdled. In a big army overcoat, with a pipe, he 
looked wonderful. 

1915. 
This morning went to the Glee Club Concert. Some of the men are dear. Carl Massinger was there. In the afternoon 
went to both the movies. At night had a party in Marge's room. 

1916. 
Sunday. I feel as though weeks had passed since Thursday. Oh, dear! I like men so & they all hate me. They want us to 
go to [Rectors] & I'd feel like a bull in a china shop. 

1917. 
Am excited about tomorrow. There were five classes on my schedule today. This afternoon went to the Flag Shop & to 
[Sloshes] with Ev. Soup tonight. 


February 14 

1913. 
St. Valentines Day. I received several in school and two in the mail. Also an invitation to Reuben's sleigh-ride. 

1914. 
Today I did a very foolish thing. Why specify? It certainly was "Loves Labor Lost" but "Love is blind" and "Amor 
vincit omnia". 

1915. 
Stayed in bed this morning. Read "Love's Labour's Lost". Wrote letters to mama and Bill. Went to Miss Ann's and 15 
Christians. 

1916. 
Mon. St. Valentine's Day. One valentine from Miss Peckham. Cordy got two boxes of candy from [men], and some 
flowers, & went to the infirmary. How I hate her. Saw Lou Tellegen. Cold. 

1917. 
Wed. The Wedding. Oh it was wonderful! Marge cooked like an angel! And she was so darling to us. Dot captivated all 
the men and the [...] one especially. Ellson & Dr. Bergen & Stanley & Marion & Marions husband are all adorable. I 
caught the bridal bouquet but I'm afraid it doesn't mean anything. The old people were the life of the party. 


February 15 

Sat. 

1913. 
Went on the Adelphoi sleigh-ride with Clark. Nelson Covey is so funny. Chester Long is very nice. Marion White went. 

1915. 
The concert with Ev, Kim, Meg & Marion. It was wonderful. Legiusha was good but I didn't like her selection. The 
other things on the programme were wonderful. Sat in the last seat in [nigger] heaven. 

1916. 
Tuesday. Burgess class. I tremble in it. I think I have verses for next time too. Also House San. Rare. Flag I think. Letter 
from Bill. Cold & polite. Mother is going to give me only $5 per month. 

1917. 
Home. Slept late. Don't remember just what I did. I guess Miss Parsons came to supper. She is so funny. She ought to 
marry. 


February 16 

Sun. 

1913. 
Stopped in at Marge's. Dot was there. Abie and Maynard called on her last night. Studied tonight. 

1915. 
I don't know a single thing that happened today except that Miss Fishe said that in "Loves Labour's Lost" they were 
crazy about paradoxes, "why they'd chase a paradox a block to get it". 

1916. 
Wed. We interviewed Ellis Packer Butler & he was a scream. He said, "Yes, I work from early dawn to dewy eve & 
give all my money to the poor. I've got the poorest family I know". 

1917. 
Friday. Went to lunch with Mrs. Robinson & stayed about bay the afternoon. She is a sweet-heart. I love her. 


February 17 

Monday. Nice. 

1913. 
Miss Blake was a trifle unpleasant in class. Augusta and I went down street then up to Margery's. Dot and Marion were 
there. 

1915. 
Lent began. I observed my fast on ice cream & candy by indulging in tomato bisque and cinnamon toast at woods. 

M.P.S with Ann. 
1916. 
Thursday. Last night we served bandages. Hall meeting today. Meg & I saw Elsie Janis in "Twas Ever Thurs" & the silk 
one then movies. Cordy is out. The prom. picture is a scream. 

1917. 
Another letter from [H...]. He is a scream. I bet he's funny in real life. I'll like him if he's like Uncle Bob, that is, if I ever 
meet him! 


February 18 

Tuesday. 

1913. 
This afternoon took a walk with Marge. We stopped at Honikel's. Mr. O'Neil came tonight. Townsend B. is back in the 
academy. 

1915. 
Miss Landon blighted me in lab because I said n2o turned litmus pink and I shouldn't. Afterwards Ann & I went to the 
Flag Shop & Slosh's. 

1916. 
Friday. Today I went to the apple show with Miss [Langonthy]. Tonight went to Jane Wilson's with Sunny & wrote to 
Bill and Marion. 

1917. 
Sunday. Went to church but not Sunday School. 


February 19 

Wednesday. 

1913. 
Bought my costume. It is so pretty. Mother is making it. Augusta and I went down street. Papa has gone to the Auto 
Show. 

1915. 
Went to both M.Ps. They weren't bad. I went with Cordy. We went down town after third hour and had lunch at Smiths. 
Oh, Grace is so lovely! I looked at her in chapel & she scratched her nose. 

1916. 
I hate Millsy. He goes about looking like an oracle. Well if he is I hope he knows What I think of him. 

1917. 


February 20 

1913. 
Didn't go riding. Only three went. The Captain is peeved, and Isaac says if more don't come, the class will be disbanded. 

1915. 
Olive came this morning. I went to the Christians Conference and was surprised to find that Edith Waterman was one of 
the delegates. Went to the Alumnae Play. Great! 

1916. 
I'm sick of the sound of the human voice, & the rantings of the female intellect. Kim is a howl. Heard Baroners [Herald] 
tonight. Wonderful. 

1917. 
Got a funny letter from Gertie. She is a sweet girl. I must write to her. She says she had a good time. I hope she did. 


February 21 

Friday. Went to the Auto Show. 

1913. 
Went to a delightful party at A.B.'s. Freedom took me. It was going to be a sleigh-ride, but was 500. Bill Cameron is so 
cute. 

1914. 
Tonight is Mischa Elman. Dore is going with Myrna, Margaret and Miss Thallon. Lucky girl! I am going with Hilda and 
Madeleine. 

1915. 
Tut, tut! Haven't written in dear old Di for nigh onto a week. Olive is here with us this week-end. Today Graham Taylor 
preached. A great disappointment. He was better in Christians. 

1916. 
Geology. A fierce cold morning. Then read the Sunday newspapers & Conrad. Narration. Lunch, consisting of salmon 
salad. P.M. slept from 3 to dinner time & dreamed the Germans were upon us. 


February 22 

Saw "Patience". 

Saturday. Raining. 

1913. 
The Masquerade! More fun! Dore went as an angel. Kid as a clown. Everything was delightful, especially Kid and the 
ice-cream. 

1914. 
Tonight I went to dinner at Prof. Whites. Charlotte White invited me. She knows Mrs. Gallien. We went to dark music 
afterwards. 

1915. 
Olive stayed over today. Went to dinner with Port. Didn't see her to say good-bye to. The "White Dove" was adorable. 
Went for a slushy muddy sloppy walk with Meg, Marion, Kie & Ann. 

1916. 
Tue. George's birthday. Marie gave a swell party at night. Miss [Langenthy] attended. We had hatchets for dinner, the 
[wise the wears] were a trifle repulsive. 

[picture of U.S. flag] 


February 23 

1913. 
Marge went to Sunday school with Dot. Bradford walked up with her. We saw him in the afternoon and Skibo hit him. 

1915. 
This P.M. Ann came home in a boiling heat ready to bite W.B. Meldrum and we went to the F.S. to soothe her lacerated 
feelings, thereby incurring lacerated stomachs. 

1916. 
Wednesday. Would that mother would write and send money. This thing has gone too far already. Burgess read us some 
screaming things he wrote. 

1917. 
And still another from "Hank". My weekly letter! dear me, I'm so popular. I wish I were. I'm a regular [lemon]. 


February 24 
Monday. Wonderful. 
1913. 

Oh, Kid has asked me to go to the dance! Joy! Joy! Joy! Joy! Joy! Joy! Joy! I'm so happy, I don't know what to do. 
19 

1915. 
God save me from being self-opinionated, and self-sufficient, and stubborn and illogical and a prude. This is all I pray. 
Amen. 

1916. 
Thurs. I can't do a thing because I have no money. I'm not afraid to read my verses tomorrow. Jane Kuhn read a 
wonderful Day in class today. I read "The Conning Tower". 

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February 25 

Tuesday. 

1913. 
Nobody believes me. Marge and I went to the Normal, but there was no game. Then we went over to the Lake. Later 
home, and Bess came in. 

1915. 
Oh, Lord, don't let me be a boob, for only boobs eat too much, and act smart, and play practical jokes. Let me be a 
woman and give me sometime a real friend. 

1916. 
Slept 'til eleven. Read my poems. Not a word of criticism, good or bad, most disheartening thing. Letter & check from 
mother, & "Challenge" Movies. Lib. Rain. 

1917. 
Letter from George & Jean his love is waning. He said nothing whatever about the picture. Maybe he's disappointed in 
me! Alas! 


February 26 

Wed. 

1913. 
Hist! Marion and I went to Proctor's. Horrible! Janet was in school today. Nobody except Marion believes me yet. 

1914. 
Went to dinner with Laura Osborn. She is so pretty. Helen Hodge sat at the same table and she is killing. The Minor 
Hall Plays are up. 

1915. 
Friday. This P.M. I went to the M.P.s with Doris & Anna. Afterwards we went to Woods. Anna Cornelia had a party. 
Cheese dreams! so do you. Her mother is lovely. 

1916. 
Up for breakfast. Dore off at break of dawn. Lib. Saw Miscellany with mystery. Movies. Alice Brady. Good. Walked 
out Lib. Ev a glow. 


February 27 

Thursday. 

1913. 
Have sent Kid a ticket to the Glee Club Concert. I hope he'll come. I wish they'd let us dance, but no such luck. Isaac 
was insipid. 

1914. 
Went for a sleigh-ride tonight. Marion Petersen was the only Junior. Miss Sanderson chaperoned. We had a good time. 
Luella has a [Victrola]. 

1915. 
Saturday. This morning I went to the Gym Meet. Amarette is so cute. Agnes has the prettiest figure. In the P.M. went to 
the French plays. Both were cute. Helen Shaw as [...] Rit was sweet. 

1916. 
Up for a delicious breakfast. Read Century & Teasoch. Off for Virginia. Enjoyed chapel. Good dinner, [asparagus] on 
toast. Drake's, Evelyn's, Vespers. 


February 28 

Friday. 

1913. 
Oh, "Little Women" was sweet! I loved Laurie so, and Jo Mae. Don is coming tonight. I hope he'll bring his dog. 

1914. 
Helen Sat at our table. I asked Elsa to sit with me and Helen came with her. Mrs. Plunk is here. The plays were 
wonderful. Oh, Inez is divine! 

1915. 
The Senior Redon of the Cathedral of St. Johns the Divine "A big grin in the church" spoke. Community supper in 
Cordy's room. Dark music. Prexy led Christians. 

1916. 
Samuela Peppy's Diary. Down with Dotsi Smith (and realy a good companion she is) to see Pauline Fredericks in Zaza, 
but a poor show. 


February 29 

1913. 
Don didn't bring his dog and was stupid, and went home early. These working people shouldn't be so socially inclined. 

19 

1915. 
Oh such repellent Chlorine Lab! Ann & I went for a walk. Cordy was called home by her mother's illness. Virginia 
came in tonight and we had a convivial grape-fruit. 

1916. 
Dr. T. lectured. Went to 4th Yr dancing in the evening. In the P.M. went to the F.S. & [Bowwits] with Ev. To Ev's at 
night for la bisque tomatoe. 

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March 1 

Sat. 

1913. 
The Junior Play. It was very good. Kid brought me home. We went in to Huesteds and Maynard, Merriam and Freeborn 
came in. 

1914. 
Sunday. An awful day. I slept until eleven. Madeleine and Hilda gave a tea from four to six. In the evening heard Mr. 
Cloud speak. Letters from Mother and Clemmie yesterday. 

1915. 
Cordy's mother died before she got home. Poor Cordy! Ann & I took a walk this afternoon. Went to dancing tonight. I 
didn't like it much. 

1916. 

My epitaph. Here lies M.C., called 'Moll' by some 
Who died from swallowing her gum 
In using gum (take this from me as [ide]) 
[...] only that which Nature doth provide. 

1917. 
Mr. Roder spoke on "The American Red Cross". The pictures were poor. He was funny. He said, Said, "Oui, Oui 
Monsieur!" "Yes, Yes, Sir". 


March 2 

Sunday. snowy & cold. 

1913. 
I have a new scholar, Florence Newport, a sweet little thing. Mrs. Sullivan was here for dinner & supper. Marion and I 
went to Dot's and Aube and Don were there. 

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1915. 
I miss Cordy. I am so, so sorry for her. Tonight was the Bauer Concert. Wonderful! In the afternoon I did class drill and 
Soph. Lit. talked to Dorothy [Copenhaver] and dressed. 

1916. 
Thur. Down town with Meg to the Liberty to see Mary Pickford in "A Girl of Yesterday". To Woods. Wrote to Mother. 
Dancing. My heart feels funny. 

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March 3 

Monday. 

1913. 
Went to Catharine Wilcox's for tea today. Margery and Janet were there, and Erk and Annesley and Noble MacFarlane. 

1915. 
I've decided to name one of my children Margery Ann, isn't it pretty? and another Cordelia. Then she'll have to call 
Cordy Aunt Cordelia and Cordy'll have to give her a silver spoon. 

1916. 
Fri. Today 7th hour Cordy, Fran, Althea & I went to the F.S. Had lush eats. When we get such abominable meals the 
Flag is our only salvation. 

1917. 
Went to the lib. to see Douglas Fairbanks in "The [Mahmaniac]", an awfully cute picture. Also lecture on Alaska by 
Marguerite Phillips. 


March 4 

1913. 
Augusta and I went down street. I bought some irish-lace. [...], the spring hats and [go...] are wonderful. Got some 
Scotch kisses & "At the Devil's Ball". 

1915. 
Didn't go to the F.S. Had lab. So enchanting. Then I went over to gym. Can't remember anything exciting. Why? 
Nothing happened [...]. 

1916. 
Sat. This morning I studied Psych. Got a letter from mother. In the P.M. walked down town & went to Cohen's. Bill 
[poor] but good movie with Carlyle. 

1917. 
Sunday. Rabbi Wise. In the afternoon went to call on Prof. & Mrs. Drake. They're sweet, I think. Rabbi Wise was 
splendid. Fierce supper. 


March 5 
Wednesday. Cold. 
1913. 

Went to the dentists. Marge and I went down-street. She treated me at "The Sign of the Golden Robin". Looked at hats. 
19 

1915. 
Fr. Today I went down-street with Anna and Helen Shaw. The play was great. Ann got so cross at me. Helen is darling. 
We went to the movies. Paid bills. 

1916. 
Sun. In the morning I read & sewed for Ev. Good dinner. In the P.M. listened to music, went to Virginias tea & wrote to 
Bill & Mother. Vespers. 

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March 6 

Thursday. Clear and cold. 

1913. 
Oh, I had the loveliest horse at riding, No. 12. He was a beauty, and such a gait! I missed Harrison, who was here. Mr. 
O'Neill was splendid. 

1914. 
I've dated all my letters the seventh. Isn't that pitiful! I don't see how I can keep a diary written up when time flies so. 

1915. 
Sat. Went down on the 8:33 and Miss Haight met me. Had lunch at the University Club with Miss McCall and Miss 
Case & Billy. Bought a dress for Miss Haight. "Chin Chin" screaming. 

1916. 
Mon. This morning went to classes. Narration bores me. In P.M. read & slept. Fierce big snow storm. Evvie was so 
mean to me. 

1917. 
Postal from Marion Day. She's in Santa Barbara. I must write her a letter. I'm crazy to see her at Commencement time. 


March 7 

Friday. Freezing. 

1913. 
The Concert was a grand success! At least, I think so. Everyone was there. This afternoon Augusta and I saw Wend in 
the "movies". 

1915. 
Sunday. This morning we didn't do anything. I slept swell last night. This afternoon we went to see the Swan Family. 
Walter has a little moustache and is so good-looking. Betty wasn't there. Saw Mrs. [Garrit], Mrs. Swan, and the baby, 
little Helen and Beverly. She is darling. Also saw Paul who was painting a picture. Helen was terrific. 

1916. 
I haven't one true friend in the world, not one. But then, "Only the brave deserve the fair". Busy day. House San written. 
I hope I'm not rude. Hope mother sends [...]. 


March 8 

Saturday. 
19 "Kid" brought me home. Rube asked me, too. This afternoon the C.A.R. met at the Selkirks. There was a hockey 
game. Bob got badly hurt. 

19 

1915. 
Monday. 
Miss [Tandon] told me I'd better tutor but when I told her I'd rather not she didn't insist. Went to the Flag with Evvie and 
Marion. Had a letter from Cordy. 

1916. 
Mother refuses me a penny to go to New York on. I went to the dentist today. Didn't do anything for Burgess. Narration 
is a bore. I am way back Psych. 

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March 9 

Sunday. 

1913. 
Took a walk after Chapel with Marge, Dot and Marion. Margery seemed a [t.u]. Miss Andrews gave the most wonderful 
talk on Annapolis yesterday. Saw Harry and Donald McArdle today. 

1915. Went down street with Anna. We walked down went to the movies. Had a letter from Bill. Made a pink sofa 
pillow. Dancing in the evening. More darn fun. 

1916. Thursday. Spent today in bed, a day of glorious leisure, reading Saturday Evening Posts. I went down & sewed 
for the Red Cross. Tomorrow I will have fun. 

1917. 
A letter from Margery. She says she's very happy. Dear girl, I know she is! Kid has been to see her. She wants me to ask 
him to prom. I'd like to. I wonder what's become of Ruth. 


March 10 

Monday. 

1913. 
Margery and I went to the sign of the Golden Robin today, and saw Kid go by. We are going to have a dance in Clown 
suits in the Meet. 

1915. 
Suffered agonies all morning because I didn't know anything. 5th did French. 6th read Theatre. 7th took a walk. 8th 
heard Madame Rosilia Schwimme. She was very good. Kim has been converted to Suffrage. All ate in Main. 

1916. 
Friday. I went to N.Y. with Ev & Elinor Gallin, Sunny & Yolande. The men were there when Cordy got to the hotel. 
Went to the [Psill] Club, the "Unchastened Woman", & Rector's. I love Carl. 

1917. 
Cyrano. Cast supper. Lots of fun. Wonderful performances. I sat with Vincent. Richard Mansfield was there. The 
costumes were great. 


March 11 

Tuesday. Spring-like, rainy. 

1913. 
This afternoon Marion and I went down-street. I got a Creme de menthe frappe at the Golden robin. We saw Hoary. 

1915. 
Thur. Had lab. Had to make a horrid table. At night went to the conference and knitted. Miss Nancy McClellan, Vassar, 
who spoke on Business advertising was fascinating. 

1916. 
Saturday. So tired this morning. Shopped. Such pretty suits & hats. Saw the "Great Lover", & before it the Strand. In the 
evening Hofbrau House, "The Cinderella Man", & the Claridge. I could love Carl if he'd let me. 

1917. 
Letter from Bob, of all people. He wants a date for the Grand for Easter Vacation. I think he's stark mad. But I'll go with 
him! 


March 12 

Wednesday. 

1913. 
I took a Latin Prose test. It was a lovely Spring day. We stayed after school for Aesthetic dancing. Augusta and I went 
down street. Saw Kid and Lodge. 

1915. 
Fri. Had a rare old day. 5th went to class with Ev. Tweedy was nice. 6th went to Flag with Doris. 7th went to the 
conference. Mr. Dean who [isn't he] against teaching if you went interested was good and Mr. Williams was very 
interesting. Mr. Paris was amusing but scarcely practical. 

1916. 
Sunday. The Russian Cathedral So queer. Dinner at Child's as also breakfast. Got home about 6:30. Dodie arrived much 
later. Told about John. 

1917. 
Mon. I have a month to write up in here. How can I ever do it! I should have saved my movie magazines. Wonderful 
play. Walked to town. 


March 13 

Thursday. 

1913. 
Only Gladys, Anna and I rode. Mr. O'Neill wants to have a riding class this summer. Wouldn't it be lovely! Went to 
Augustas to tea afterwards. 

1915. 
This morning I didn't get up until ten o'clock. Did Psych. If I didn't do better in that I'll flunk it. Got a letter from papa. I 
had letters from Miss Haight and mama yesterday. Lee is sick. Mother sent a box and we had a party. This P.M. Down-
street. Walked both ways. Movies Grace & [Polly] [...] sat behind us. 

1916. 
Monday. Saw Pauline Fredericks in "Bella Donna". She was lovely. Went to Woods. Cordy bought some records. Had a 
cut in Geology. 

1917. 
No mail. Classes & studied through 5th. Janes. Went to see about Spanish Play. I am Mariya Carrambra! Went to Infirm 
to see Virginia. Studied tonight. 


March 14 

Friday. 

1913. 
There was a busted key in the piano. I went down street. Oh, the suits in Whitney's are adorable. Got a sundae at the 
Golden Robin. 

1915. 
Prexy's father preached. He's a dear old man. In the afternoon I went to The Home for the Friendless with Miriam 
Wright. In the evening heard Dr. Taylor. 

1916. 
Tue. I don't know what happened these days except I had a very interesting House Sanitation lecture, & went to Critical 
Writing & Geol. 

1917. 
Wed. 


March 15 

Saturday. Hot. 

1913. 
Practiced this morning. Got Ruth Fellowes skirt. The Seniors won in the meet and Gladys got first Prize. I think Miss 
Whittemore is wonderful and adorable. Margery says she sent that note. If she did, she's a fool. 

1915. 
Beastly old lab. Afterwards to the Flag. Then home. Had a meal order and didn't go to chapel. I hate Chemistry worse 
than poisons. 

1916. 
Wed. Tonight I think I went to see Dr. B do bandaging, with Arm. More fun! You can do the most inconceivable things 
with a square of cloth. 

This should be 17th. 
1917. 
Went to Vassarion breakfast. Afterwards discovered Doris had cooked the coffee in a pot containing two large boxes of 
matches. Met Buckie & Jimmy [Kant]. They're darling, especially Buckie. Went to 11 P.M. Poor Show. Smith's first. 
Debate. We won. Wellesley won other place. Harrah! 


March 16 

Sunday. 

1913. 
Went to church and Sunday School. I am so bored and am trying to do my lessons. They are very tiresome indeed. 

1915. 
Rested this morning. [...] [...]. Flag Shop. Studied in the evening. Finished my Psych topic. Alas, its a weary, weary, 
[world]! 

1916. 
Thurs. Saw "Doctor Palmer" in "In the Dentists Chair". "Two reels - reel in and reel out". Kie made that very witty 
reward, wasn't she clever! 

1917. 
Fri. Tonight there was a Phi Beta Kappa Banquet. We tried to snitch food but didn't succeed. Miss Washburn looked 
ravising. [...] [...] is staying with Katrina. 


March 17 

Monday. 

1913. 
Marge and I went downstreet! She had a shampoo at Callahans. We went to the moving pictures. 

1917. 
Have just been over in Dots room discussing Daisy Chain. Such a load will be off my mind and tongue when its 
announced. We made out a list and it was the hardest task I ever put pen to. I hope Dore and Marion and Ann and Kim 
and Kie and Cordy all make it. 

1916. 
Fri. To the Liberty to see Carmen. It was a wonderful picture. Afterwards to Woods for a sundae & after that to the 
dentists. Party tonight in Kim's room. 

1917. 
Thurs. 


March 18 

Tuesday. 

1913. 
Mama and I went down street. I'm going to get a suit. Oh, joy. Saw Kid and Bill Cameron and Reid. 

1915. 
Didn't feel well but went down-street to hear Dr. Wiley tonight with Meg and Ann. He's the funniest man. 

1916. 
Sat. Debate with Holyoke. I was so sleepy at it. We lost here. We won at Wellesley. Kim! [...] Holyoke girl is awfully 
cute, like Miss Keates. 

1917. 
Buckie & Jimmy went. They're so dear. I wish I didn't have so much work to do. No ill-effects from the Sulphur. Doris 
has just been smoking. I think she's disgusting. 


March 19 

Wed. 

1913. 
Went down-street to buy a hairbrush. Met Dot and later Marion and Margery. We went in the Golden Robin and Kid 
treated us. 

1915. 
Went to the infirm about 10:30. Not very ill. Nice [food]. Lovely nurse. Very restful. Gobs of magazines. General 
sensation of nausea. 

1916. 
Sun. Went to Chapel. Felt rotten. Good sermon. Didn't go out in the P.M. Went to Xians all alone. Kim sat with Dicky 
& Xians president. 

1917. 
The kids are blatting about Altamont. It peeves me. In tonight. I have so much work to do. Ev & Cord have bought 
Ukeleles. Worse [...]. I'm in a vile humor. 


March 20 

Thursday. 

1913. 
Augusta and I looked at suits. We saw Bert Lytell twice. I wonder if the Sergeant missed us. Didn't say good-bye to 
Miss Whittemore. 

1914. 
Had such a wonderful time at Margory Woods' tea. I helped assist. Martha Strong and Martha Lipton were there. So 
beautiful. 

1915. 
The play! Many thrills!! Dodie was great. Grace was adorable. Movies. Debate marvelous. We lost. Also at Holyoke. 
Gloom. 

1916. 
Mon. The dancing exhibists tonight. I lumbered through it like a cow. Danced with Jo Palmer in the Tarantella. I can't 
wait for Thursday to come. 

1917. 
Classes. Studied fierce hard. Have a sore throat. Miss Raymond thought our drill Sunday was to celebrate our victory 
over Wellesley. 


March 21 

Friday. 

1919 [1913]. 
I would love to send Miss Whittemore some flowers for Easter but unfortunately I have no money. Mother and I went to 
see Julius Caesar. I got my suit. 

1914. 
Oh, I've had such a wonderful, wonderful time! I really never had such a wonderful time before in all my whole life. Oh, 
it was perfect. 

1914.[1915]. 
Doris is using the one cubic centimeter of ink which this room possesses so I'm using Dot's fountain pen. Potato salad 
for supper. Met Clark Addington. 

1916. 
Tue. Am excited about going home. Virginia & [Stoutie] are going to Washington on a Cook's tour. Aren't they 
screams! 

1917. 
Wed. Very Busy. In P.M. to movies with Dorie to see Ann Murdock in "Where Love Is". Miss Washburn to dinner 
sweet. Katrina hasn't heard from that sweet Ruth [...] yet. 


March 22 

Saturday. Fair. 

1913. 
Went down-street with Alice this morning. This afternoon studied and wrote on "Pastorella" that I'm writing for Miss 
Whittemore. 

1914. 
Oh, I had the best time this morning and tonight, tonight at dark music and at Helen's. Katrina is such a scream. And 
Helen's adorable. 

1915. 
Oh, dear. I'm so discouraged! I can't do a thing and never will be anybody! I've got so much to do and I've got to go to 
bed! 

1916. 
Wed. Did the last fond rites prior to leaving, packing my trunk etc. I hate to leave all the girls but its for a very short 
time, only! Dots going to be here. 

1917. 
Again busy. Again went to movies. Saw Pauline Fredericks in "Sapho". This morning had a heart to heart talk with Miss 
Wylie. Oh, I can't do it! It's too hard. 


March 23 

Sunday. 

1913. 
Took each of the kids a daffodil. Marion went up with me. We had some good ice-cream for dinner. 

1914. 
A wonderful Students Meeting tonight. Margaret was Marvelous. The decisions were fine. Everything was orderly and 
unemotional. 

1915. 
Oh, the most interesting thing tonight my dear, went down to the police station to see a criminal mugged only there 
wasn't any criminal, so Prof. Shattuck was the criminal and 

1916. 
Thurs. Went home. On train with Helen Searle. Mother & Father met me. Didn't do anything exciting. Mother & I got 
the supper. Anna telephoned in the evening. 


March 24 

Monday. 

1913. 
Marion and I went to the moving pictures this afternoon. She is going to a moving picture party tonight with Clark King. 

19 

1915. 
Dancing exhibition tonight. Went not knowing a thing, but followed Satterthwait in the front row and got along swell. I 
feel fine can't seem to bring myself to think of going to bed. Oh, I love Miriam Shepherd so! Danced with Gertrude and 
Helen Shaw. More fun! 

1916. 
Friday. This morning I slept the blessed sleep of exhaustion. Went up to Ann's & stayed to lunch. Mrs. [Munnell] was 
there. In the afternoon went over & saw Mrs. Camp & Miss Blake. 

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March 25 

Tuesday. 

1913. 
This morning we went to the Library and did something on our essays. George Goodwin was there. The dance was 
lovely. 

19 

19 
Dinner with Swattie. Lost Doris' postal. Swattie was sweet. Walked around the circle. Also out to the lake. Swattie has a 
music scholarship. 

1916. 
Sat. This morning didn't do anything. In the afternoon went to "Quinneys", a delightful English play with Marion. She is 
such a funny nice girl. 


March 26 

Wednesday. 

1913. 
Went to the Y.M.C.A. with Augusta tonight. Marion's pictures in her [Yama] suit are the cutest things. We met 
Lawrence and Clemmie in the Golden Robin. 

19 

1915. 
Went home. Mrs. Robinson and Anna met me. Mother has a cold. Am going up to Anna's tomorrow. It seems wonderful 
to be back. 

1916. 
Sun. This morning I went to Church & to Sunday School. Saw Janet, Jean, & Dagmar in Church. Went for a walk & up 
to Sally's. Saw Miss Monroe. 

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March 27 

Thursday. 

1913. 
Went to Alice's party tonight and had the best time. Rollin Stowe was there. Excitement! Fuller was nice and Lamont 
wonderful. 

1914. 
Went home. Felt very melancholy. The two don't seem to go together well. Saw Mace, Dot and Augusta. Went to 
Grand. 

1915. 
Went up to Anna's. Oh I just love Anna's home! I think homes are so wonderful its too bad we have to leave them. Abie 
telephoned. 

1916. 
Mon. Mrs. [Arncliff] came & did my hair. Down to see Anna off. Dentists. Margery's. Margery is going to marry 
Ellston. Oh, isn't she wonderfully lucky! 

1917. 
Tuesday. Sewed for the Red Cross with mother. We cut out eight shirts. Willie Rice was there. He's going back to 
France unless he's needed here. 


March 28 

Friday. 

1913. 
Got a letter from Clark today saying he couldn't come, on account of the flood. Marion and I saw Roosevelt. We went to 
the State Library today. 

1914. 
Oh, it seems so good to be home and able to rest. I just feel as though I'd like never to have to study again. Ah such bliss 
is not to be mine. 

1915. 
Went to S.S. and church with Anna. I like Jean Elmendorf so much. Saw Marion. She's a sweet girl. I like Mrs. Scudder. 
She keeps so young and lively. 

1916. 
Tue. Went up to the Normal for lunch with Augusta. Marion & I. Good lunch price $.17. Over to Brate's & down. Got 
hat & met Louise this P.M. 

1917. 
Wednesday. The Rummage Sale. I helped mother in the morning. We sold quite a lot. I saw all of my old things going 
cheap. 


March 29 

Saturday. 

1913. 
I had a nice time tonight with Abie. My suit has come. Mother got some Suffrage correspondence cards and I wrote to 
Miss Whittemore. She'll think I'm crazy. 

1914. 
Church. Saw Lester. Also everybody else. In P.M. I don't recall my operations. A.B. telephoned. I went to bed early per 
usual. 

1915. 
Monday. Went down street. Clothes are the worst nuisance. Someday I hope to be very rich and have someone to 
execute my orders. 

1916. 
Wed. Saw "The Whirl of Life" with the Castles, & "The Strange Case of Mary Page" with Henry Walthall-Hughes. 
Louise, Marie, [...] 

1917. 
Thursday. To the Grand with Augusta. She's a bigger nut than ever, but in a different way. Its all men, now. 


March 30 

Sunday. 

1913. 
Donald and Truman came down this evening and left about nine o'clock. Mother and I went to hear Dr Rosalie Morton 
this afternoon. Marge telephoned this evening. 

1914. 
Mon. Went to school. Oh, it seemed so nice, and queer. Miss Camp was adorable. I love her so. Miss Jackson too. U-mm-
m-m! 

1915. 
Tuesday. Louise De Relle, Marion's room-mate came today. She's the sweetest, dearest, most unspoiled thing. After all 
the simplest people are the nicest. 

1916. 
Thursday. Today went to see Theda in "Destruction". She was certainly wonderful, but I loathe her. Lunch at Golden 
Robin with Marge. 

1917. 
Friday. The Great Meeting at Mary Duncans. [Heruh] is nice. And not bad looking. Mary's sweet. Gertrude [Scheinpy] 
has broken her engagement. 


March 31 

Monday. 

1913. 
It is thundering and lightening and I am doing Algebra. Mother bought Eileen a spoon this morning. Oh, I wish Mr. 
O'Neill wouldn't come. 

1914. 
Glee Club Concert tonight. Miss J is in it. No dancing after. Spoke to Frankie. Also to Miss Jeffries. Oh, your icy glare! 

1915. 
Wed. The [Guidon] drill. Marge and I went alone like his disappointed old maids. I will be ever thus I fear, alas! Alas! 
Alas! 

1916. 
Friday. Today went to the Grand with Marion & Louise. It was awfully funny. No picture. Afterwards went to Huylers. 

1917. 
Saturday. Kid called! Unbelievable, but true. Whats more he took me [flowering] & treated me to a sodie at Huylers. 


April 1 

Tuesday. 

1913. 
Oh, Miss Whittemore is an angel. She liked "Pastorella". This afternoon Marge & I went to the Pruyn Library. Saw 
Rollin and Bert Hawley and Horanowitz. 

1914. 
Wed. To school with Elsa. We visited French and she laughed her head clean off. [Mlle] is killing. Also went to Vergil, 
German and Gym. 

1915. 
Thursday. Willie Wyer's Card party. I was a fool. I must learn to play cards and show my brains instead of acting as 
though I hadn't any. 

1916. 
Sat. In the morning went up to practice. In P.M. saw Mary Pickford in "The Foundling". V.C. Movies in the evening. 
We sang. 

1917. 
Sunday. Fierce warm. Martha & I went up to Ann's. Then to Mrs. Sullivan's and stayed for tea. In evening [Heruh] 
came. He's quite entertaining. 


April 2 

Wednesday. 

1913. 
This afternoon Augusta and I saw Miss Whittemore and she was like unto an angel. We saw Gene Shakespeare. 

1914. 
Thurs. I really can't remember what I did this day. Oh, yes, I got initiated into the Grange. More fun! And danced with 
Fattie of the M.P.s. 

1915. 
Friday. What did happen? Tonight I entertained Maynard and Abie with the able assistance of Marge. Abie is the ideal 
friend, Clemmie the ideal [lover]. Mr. Moldenhawer to dinner. 

1916. 
Sun. To church. Met Marge outside. Saw Janet. Mrs. Lawyer is so attractive. Went up to Dots this afternoon. Her friend 
is sweet. She is quiet & quite pretty. 

1917. 
Monday. In morning went up to Dots & stayed for lunch. Marion & she & I walked out to Wolferts Roller Skating 
party. I don't care I just love David! 


April 3 

Thursday. 

1913. 
No riding. I asked Miss Whittemore to go to the theatre and she's going. Rollin gave me seats in [Gilte's] a dear boy. 

1914. 
Fri. Went to school! No special music. Met Marion there. We went to Debate. Not inspiring. Miss Jackson sweeter than 
before. Dot Mead in school. 

1915. 
Saturday. Louise and Marion to Grand lunch. Delicious lunch. I must learn to cook before I get married. I'm going to 
learn how to do creamed potatoes, and biscuits, and jue, not because I like it but because all men do. 

1916. 
Mon. Morning went shopping. Afternoon went to Dr. Blatner's, Dr. Page's, & Dr. Theisen's. Then to Elinor's. Emily is 
screaming. To Grand in evening. Good. 

1917. 
Tuesday. Went back. Heruh telephoned this morning & we said good-bye. Saw Marion in the morning. Went to the 
Grand. Hated to go back. 


April 4 

Friday. 

1913. 
Rollin stung me today down on South Pearl Street. Went to church tonight. Marion and I went to the Movies. 

1914. 
Sat. Mare & I went up to see Dot who is sick today. B. was screaming. Charlotte comes home tonight. [Is it] this 
uninteresting? 

1915. 
Sunday. Easter Sunday. A wonderful sermon. Went to see Sally. I thought I wanted to have children but I can see how 
they would [...]. 

1916. 
Tue. In the morning, packed. In the afternoon went to Dr. B's and packed. Doris down to dinner. Went down on 7:50 
with [Dot] & Margaret. 

1916 [1917]. 
Wednesday. Classes. A dull day. Was so sleepy after last night. Marion isn't coming back until Sunday. Johnny was 
here. 


April 5 

Saturday. 

1913. 
Miss Whittemore was divine. I stung Rollin this morning. I never saw Miss Whittemore look so wonderful. Had a good 
time. 

1914. 
Abie tonight. He is so nice. I like him a lot. Marion leaves tomorrow. Went to Dots this afternoon. Came down with 
Gussie & Mare. 

1915. 
Monday. Marion went today. Dance at Brates. Maynard went home in the car. I love mushiness its so uncollege and so 
un V.C.-like. 

19[16]. 
Wed. Classes. Told stories in Narration. I've lost all my note-books. To F.S. Red Cross. Dode's clothes are cute. I have 
so much to do. 

1917. 
Thursday. Went to call on Miss Wiley and Miss Buck. Miss Fiske and Miss Dodge were there. We discussed the war in 
all its phases. 


April 6 

Sunday. 

1913. 
Went to Church and Sprague Chapel. Stopped at Margery's. Helene Townsend, and Janet called. 

1914. 
Tonight Augusta, Papa and I went to the Grand. We were going to Warfield. Autoing this afternoon. Augusta to dinner. 

1915. 
Tuesday. Went myself. Oh, dear. oh dear, why am I so weak as to allow myself to be educated when I might be 
cultivating my beauty and charm in the world? 

1916. 
Thur. Awfully tired. Didn't go to classes this morning. Went to libe in afternoon. It rained tonight but there was chapel. 

1917. 
Friday. War declared at 1:30. Oh, dear, I believe its best for us to go in now, but the whole thing seems so unnecessary. 
I'm right behind the president. 


April 7 

Monday. 

1913. 
Augusta stayed with me tonight. We got our Senior Room today. It looked so prety with a bunch of violets and a banner 
Miss W. made. 

1914. 
Came back today from vacation. Gee it seems good to be back, not. Helen Thorburn and Margaret Morris came down 
with us. 

1915. 
Wed. Classes. I slept through most of them. French was boresome and chemistry impossible. It seems great to see 
Cordy. She's the same dear old girl. 

1916. 
Friday. Am all excited, because Dot is coming tomorrow. I did my Narration theme while the rest went down-town. 
Heard Mr. Batcheller tonight. 

1917. 
Sat. Students meeting. Didn't accomplish much. Another meeting Monday night. Virginia has a guest. Hazel Sadler, 
who is sweet. 


April 8 

Tuesday. 

1913. 
We have an automobile! Mama and Papa came down in it from Glens Falls today. Edward drove it down. Sewed at the 
Dana Society Lecture tonight. 

1914. 
Dot Meigs isn't back. She is ill, poor dear. How I miss her. Oh, its so springy here I just love it, and everybody so sweet. 

1915. 
Thursday. Lab lab lab lab. Bah! I can tolerate it no longer! I shall go mad. When I grow up I'm going to be president of 
the United States and then I'm going to have all the labs torn down. 

1916. 
Saturday. Did house San. About 12:20 Dot blew in. In P.M. went to the dausant with Ev & Cord. Kim got Xians. Good 
ole Kim! 

1917. 
Sun. Got up for breakfast. Easter, but no fish-balls or extra rolls for breakfast. To Congregational Church. Prexy's in 

P.M. Discussed [Bilen] Sunday, 322's Saloon. 

April 9 

Wednesday. 

1913. 
We took a ride to [Top's] not this afternoon. Saw Ponce. He's a dear dog, and the kittens are so sweet. It was wonderful. 

1914. 
Saw the beautiful Helen in the Lib and she is beautiful. Saw Dottie. I haven't seen Martha yet. It is perfectly wonderful 
here. 

1915. 
Friday. I studied 5th then Dore and I went to the M.P.s. Repulsive movie. Walked both ways. Party in Ev's in the 
evening for May, Kim's cousin. I ate 50 ripe olives and regretted it later. 

1916. 
Sunday. Splendid preacher. Snow-storm yesterday, & today. Doris out for dinner. In evening went to Vespers. Felt very 
[...]. 

1917. 
Monday. Another Students. Gave up everything. Am glad of it. Wrote to Maynard, Horace & Bob. No chapel tonight. 


April 10 

Thursday. 
1913. 
Captain Miller reviewed us and he looked divine in his full dress uniform. He's awfully nice, too. Miss Whittemore 
went. 

1914. 
Edith told me this noon I am to take my [re] tomorrow. She came over tonight to put me to bed. She is adorable, tutor or 
no tutor. 

1915. 
Saturday. This morning had a seance and studied Psych. In the P.M. to "Seven Keys to Baldpate". Oh I long to write a 
play. We walked out. 

1916. 
Monday. Got a letter from Mother this morning. Also wrote to her P.M. Studied and walked down town with Kim. I 
wish I had something to eat. I'm going to get thin that way. 

1917. 
Tuesday. Marie, Ann, Miss Fox, & I went rush to "Captain Kidd Junior", (.25 cent seats) an adorable play. How I loved 
Jim Anderson! 


April 11 

Friday. fair. 

1913. 
The Junior party was more fun. Afterwards we went to Marie Blauvelts. I was awfully tired. Don brought me home. 

1914. 
Took my re. Oh, how I had studied. Don't think I passed. Saw Dottie after and went to Sloshes. Then to Flag. Down-
street. 

1915. 
Sunday. We had a Compliment Party tonight. It was much enjoyed by all. I didn't get nice ones at all. Cordy was the 
most nearly perfect according to the judges. 

1916. 
I wish I weren't coming back to college next year. I don't really. Had every hour taken today and am tired. John 
McCormack is coming to Cohen's. Mr. Johnson was funny. 

1917. 
Wednesday. I am going to try to get off all my Friday classes and go home Thursday. I hate to decide things for myself. 
Am a [weans]. 


April 12 

Saturday. 

1913. 
Went to the card party. Marion and Margaret were highly unpleasant. Took Miss Whittemore to see Paul dance tonight. 

1914. 
Egg hunt of the B.C.L. I only found five. The prize was rich. Church at the Presbyterian. Slight row in the P.M. Music. 

1915. 
Had a rehearsal for Hortensia. I am a mob! I am a dancing Greek Maiden in J.C. They're going to be wonderful. I love 
Elinor Merrill for working so hard on that committee. (Bunny picture on page) 

1916. 
Wednesday. Am tired all the time. Am taking nasty brown big pills Dr. Puge gave me. The weather is fine. I feel rather 
punk. 

1917. 
Thursday. Got a cut in Soc. Psych. Went down-town with Evie. Lovely day. I am not in the Work Shop Plays. Am 
going home tomorrow. 


April 13 

Sunday. Rainy. 

1913. 
Augusta went to Chapel with me. Afterwards we went to Top's not in the car, and got stuck in the mud. I passed! 
Hurray! 

1914. 
I'm so peeved that I haven't hegst this diary my first year at college that I'm trying to make up for lost time. Dinner with 
[H.T.] 

1915. 
Tue. Oh, darn lessons! Had to do French, English and Chemistry tonight but went to a Geology lecture instead. Got a 
letter from papa & one from Marion. 

1916. 
Thursday. I haven't heard from Bill since we were in N.Y. I wonder what his trouble is? I should worry. I wish I felt in 
better health. 

1917. 
Friday the Thirteenth. Wow! I lost cars all day & almost lost my train on account of it. I took a taxi & lost a dollar that 
way. Met Dottie at 8:15. She's such a peach. I love that girl. Constance is so sweet. Abie & Maynard have joined the 
Troop. I couldn't see "Among the Missing". I love the Richards house & every one of its inmates. They're so peppy & 
alive. Haven't seen Bill. 


April 14 

Monday. 

1913. 
Handed in my Senior Essay today. We're going to give an Operetta instead of a play. 

1914. 
Tue. 

1915. 
I feel down and out tonight. My eyes ache terribly. I saw some very thrilling movies today, "The Black Box" among 
them. They say there's a [...] from studying about phosphorus fire-drill tonight. I haven't [...]. 

1916. 
Friday. Had a blow. I don't draw. Don't recall very vividly what I did today, but I haven't been down-town since I came 
back. [Leo] Ornstein. 

1917. 
Bill came in late with a [...] & started [here] in my room. Howling? He's so good looking cute! Alas! Practiced in A.M. 
[like] groom. Don't care for ushers. Margery Sawyer is a bridesmaid. In P.M. War Pictures & ride to Lake George with 
Erskine. The Wedding! It was dear. Our dresses were lovely. The pins the bride gave us are sweet. May looked lovely. 
Came down with G.M. Erskine adorable. 


April 15 

Tuesday. 

1913. 
Marion and I went down-street. Marjorie is going to New York tomorrow night. Tomorrow we're going to hear the play 
read. 

Wed. 

1915. 
I slept all this morning. This afternoon I finished sewing for the Belgian babies, and did Soph. Lit., Chem. and French. I 
hate work. 

1916. 
Doris is not going to room with me. Alas, I feel very badly. I dare not ask how she decided it now. Perhaps sometime far 
hence in the future. 

1917. 
Just got back and am writing up this wonderful time I've had. Bob never called up at all today, the old bum! And I was 
crazy to go to a partiotic meeting up in Harmonious, or to St. Peter's. Uneventful trip down. Letter from Margery, dear 
ole gal. Also a chear from the book exchange for 76 Harrah! I'm going to join the red cross. Oh, I wish I could do 
something in the U.S. 


April 16 

1913. 
Have just been to a Suffrage meeting. Mrs. Garit was there. I saw the boys today. I am going to be Ryssa in the play. 

Thurs. 

1915. 
Was unusually bright today. Saw Charley Chaplin in the movies. The picture was so funny and so pathetic. I think he's a 
positively pathetic figure, really, with his bright smile and curly hair and pitiful, disgusting, actions. I love him. 

1916. 
Sunday. I tried to do House San. topic today. Didn't like the minister. In the afternoon I went to Main with Ann. Went to 
Xians. 

1917. 
Monday. Kinda hate to be back. Don't feel too well. Doris & Ann all done up after their New York debauch with Dr. 
Bonny. Red Cross tonight. 


April 17 

1913. 
Am going to the theatre with Danaby tonight. Marion and I went down-street. The girl rode out. Maybe we'll give 
Moliere "The Romancers". 

1914. 
Fri. Went home today. Was so glad to get home. We went down to Chatham in the afternoon. The concert was 
wonderful. Saw Marge. 

Sat. Went down-street with Mar Brate. Poor movies. Poor soda. Met Agnes Irwin. Went to hat place and got swiss 
cheese. Students meeting. 

1916. 
Monday. Did have many a qualm in getting to Geology just in time. Did go out to Rock Lot. Dottie is going to West 
Point. 

1917. 
Tuesday. Classes o'[comes]. Letters from Marge & [Hank] yesterday and Saturday. Marge is coming up. Hank is at 
Kitchawan. 


April 18 

Fri. 

1913. 
Went down-street. Bought a victrola. Expected Kid tonight but he didn't show up. 

1914. 
Sat. This morning Guy took Miss Jackson, Gladys, Marie and myself up to Schenectady. "The Doll Girl". Dot's dance. 
Adorable. 

1915. 
Sun. Wonderful day. Wrote letters up on sunset with Ev, Cordy, and Kim. Supper at Cary's. Christians. Mrs. 
Montgomery. Perfectly wonderful. 

1916. 
Tuesday. Burgess class is a bore. I'm so poor. He read my essay and I was ashamed of it. Some people write so well. 

1917. 
Doris and Virgin in bed. Dode & I took a walk. I saw Mrs. Tripp. I came back with fifty cents [I] picked up "somewhere 
in Arlington". 


April 19 

Sat. 

1913. 
Tonight Kid came. He's the cutest boy. Honest, I think he's so cute. Went up with Kathryn Shelley to see Miss Edwards 
this afternoon. 

1914. 
Sun. Church. In the afternoon went up to Sally's, to Dot's and to Marge's. Came back. Doris was adorable. Anne was 
here. 

[1915]. 
Tonight I rehearsed for T.C. Just before it I went to the flag with Cordy. Oh, the Egyptian sudha dance is simply terrible, 
especially Polly. 

1916. 
Wednesday. Oh, Gee, Critical writing again! I haven't applied for [S] but I probably couldn't make it anyway. I'm going 
to write plays. 

1917. 
Thurs. Preparedness Courses. Very interesting. The nurse is attractive. We made dressings. Home nursing was a scream. 


April 20 

Sun. 

1913. 
Such a wonderful ride! Marion rode with Teddy in front and Miss Whittemore with me in back. We went forty miles a 
hour. Full speed! 

1914. 
Mon. Went down-street. Didn't get my shoes. Had supper at Smith's. Soft-shell Crabs. Wonderfully good. No Chapel. 

1915. 
Tonight I rehearsed for T.C. Oh dear its so hectic I have four lessons for tomorrow, Psych. quiz first hr. and a Chem. 
written 4th. 

1916. 
Thursday. Went to the M.Ps & Saw Marguerite Clark in "Mice & men", a sweet play. Best mime I ever saw. Charles 
Waldron in it. 

1917. 
Fri. 


April 21 

Mon. 

1913. 
Am making out my Commencement and tea lists. Its an awful job. I'm "Pasquinot" in "The Romancers". Gladys and 
Alice will make some lovely lovers "Piping on the oboe". 

1915. 
Today I had a rehearsal for Hortensia but Dot and I escaped and went to Mr. Crarie's lecture, the stupidest lecture! Kie 
went to the reception for him at Prexy's. Miss Washburn was there. Ever since she laughed so at my "vital point of a 
dog" I've conceived an awful passion for her. 

1916. 
Friday. Ev & I thought we'd go to Cohen's but didn't. Marion Gilmer is visiting Cordy. Supper at Inn. Marion is a cute 
girl. 

1917. 
Sat. 


April 22 

Tuesday. 

1913. 
This diary on reading it over seems very silly. But just wait 'til next year and it'll read, "Studied, studied, studied, 
worked, etc." 

1914. 
Wed. Went down to the Inn for supper with Marion and Elsa. Dot Smith was there. Also Margaret [Tangerman] with 
her brother. See above. 

1915. 
I'm a pig, I'm a hog, I'm a swine, I'm a "sus", I'm a "schwein", I'm a swilling, guzzling, glutron, a gourmand. I hereby 
make a solemn swear that I won't go to the F.S. more than once a week. 

1916. 
Saturday. 
I may have to go to prison. Oh, I'm so frightened I didn't mean to do it. I can't go to sleep. Oh, God help me. 

1917. 
Sun. Today Hugh Black preached. He was wonderful, so intense. We went on a wonderful funny picnic on Sunset. 


April 23 

Wednesday. 

1913. 
No more crushes for mine next year. I abhor them. I'm going to be good and reform and do away with them. 

1914. 
Thurs. Down town. Oh no my mistake, I sent a note to Dot to forgive me and she did. Went to see Helen but she had 
gone away. 

1915. 
Went to the Flag. Made up lab. Song practice. Eleanor is coming down next week. I must begin to get the room looking 
respectable. I'm awfully glad she's coming. Kreisler. Wonderful! 

1916. 
Last night on Rosey's instigation's gave out some parcels. I can't decide whether it was a crime or not. I await 
consequences. Natalie Kneeland is here. 

1917. 
Monday. Went to the movies twice. This afternoon to see Charley in "The Cure" & tonight to see Duggie Fairbanks in 
"The Americano". Also a fire. 


April 24 

Thursday. 

1913. 
At first I thought I could go riding and afterwards I couldn't. And "She" went, Alas! She is so fair. 

1914. 
Fri. Elsa and I went to see Molly Lou. She's so pretty. So attractive. I saw Dorothy after chapel. There was a concert. 

1915. 
Do you know what troubles me more than anything in the world just at present? I eat so much. I go to the F.S. and 
overload my stomach and I'm so ashamed afterwards. I ought to have more will power and I ought to save my money 
and I ought to be careful of my health and I don't want to get fat. I've spent 90 cents on eats today. 

1916. 
I wish I were home with mother. I will be Friday. No news of P.O. robbery but its not too late yet. I fear. I no sooner get 
out of one trouble then I get in another. 

1917. 
Tue. Went to "Intolerance" tonight. It was perfectly wonderful. This should be Wednesday instead of Tuesday. 


April 25 

Friday. Hot. 

1913. 
Marion and I went down-street. We got a soda at "The Golden Bluebird". She got a fresh strawbery sundae. 

1914. 
Down-street with Eloa. Supper at Smith's. Club Sandwich. No Chapel. Had my hair done. I must write up my accounts. 

1915. 
Went to Lover's Leap. I don't blame them for leaping. The most dismal prospect. Have not written my theme for 
Description. Wrote to Marion. 

1916. 
Tue. Class first, Second, Conference with Miss [Timpton], Studied third & fourth, 5th & 6th classes, 7th went to Mrs. 
McCrackens, 8th rehearsal. Class & Inn after dinner. 

1917. 
Wednesday. Margery came today & left tonight. She looked sweet and was so funny. We had supper at the [Nandi]. 


April 26 

Saturday. Warm. 

1913. 
Went to the Suffrage luncheon. Lots of people I know were there, including Milton Went. Miss Mills spoke. 

1915. 
Lab 5th & 6th. Seem to get the hang of it better than I did. Rehearsed 7th & 8th. I have a star part. I get knocked down 
thumped and thrown off the rostra by one of the guards. Walked home from the lab with Dr. Cope. Students meeting. 
Irma Kellers nominated for incoming president. [Alvey & Stucksleger] from our class. 

1916. 
Little excitement today. Worst meal in the history of the college. Went to the Flag Shop. Tonight did Red Cross. Funny 
letter from Gertie. 

1917. 
Thursday. Tonight Hank telephoned from Briarcliff. We had surgical dressings & Home Nursing. Miss Coltart so 
attractive in her uniform. 


April 27 

Sunday. 

1913. 
Went down to the Convent in the car today. It's so lovely there. Then we went on down, at fifty miles an hour! Went to 
the Knickerbocker tonight. 

1914. 
Mon. Eveybody went to hear Paderewski tonight. Such darling hats in chapel. I went to Flag with Dorothy. More fun! 

1915. 
This P.M. went to the m.ps, fine! This evening rehearsed. Must now read Paradise Lost. Didn't shine in quiz. Didn't get 
any mail. Went walking with Evvie. 

1916. 
Went home because I have to go to the dentist's. If he hurts me!*!?! Woe be unto him. Tonight I retired early, gladly. 

1917. 
Friday Founders. Serenaded Prexy, & Song Contest, in Caps & gowns. In P.M. Sir Herbert Tree, then dancing to 
Military band, and drill. Baseball game. 


April 28 

Monday. 

1913. 
Miss Whittemore is an angel. I love her to distraction. I received a letter from Miss Camp. Went up to see Anna at the 
hospital. 

1914. 
Tue. Evvie's uncle is Mr. Larkin's Soap and another uncle is Elbert Hubbard. Oh, to know a celeb! I wish I were related 
to one. Ah me! 

1915. 
Wed. Went down to see "The Black Box". It was just delightful. It rained about dinner time. Was supposed to go to 
dinner with Ruth Leonard. 

1916. 
Fri. No classes. Woke up in my own soft cot. Went to dentists. Telephoned Marge. At night went to see four one act 
plays. 

1917. 
Sat. I wish I were intelligent! Edward Lorenz was here today in Soldiers Clothes, and Newton Bacon. I rose late. Ev & 
Dore aren't home yet. 


April 29 

Tuesday. 

1913. 
Gladys fainted. I think she is adorable. Bought a hat at Muhlfelders. 

1915. 
Don't remember what I did today. I believe I did not go to the Flag Shop. Had a tutor lesson after lab. Lab wasn't so bad. 

1916. 
Saturday. Must write this up as though it were Monday. Believe I went to see Wallace Reid the clothing store [dunnuy] 
man. 

1917. 
Sunday. Jonathan Day preached. I liked him better than ever before. Walked around the Maple Circle. Went to 
Christians. 


April 30 

Wednesday. 

1913. 
Gladys and Kathryn went down-town with me. Gladys is so dear. I got seats for Marion in "I" and ours are in [H]. 

1915. 
Friday. Had horrid classes. Eleanor came. We went to the movies in the evening. Saw Charlie Chaplin. I love that man. 

1916. 
Sunday. Tuesday. Same old grind & very tired of it. No [...]. Geol, Study, study, study, Crit., House San, study, etc., etc. 

1917. 
Monday. Surgical dressings in P.M. Miss Corrigan and Miss Coltart came to dinner. I love Miss Coltart. She coming to 
breakfast, and I'm going over to visit her in Amenia. 


May 1 

Thursday. 

1913. 
Got the tickets from Kid. We had a wonderful ride. I had No 22, "The Mule". Miss [Palma], Pussey, and Elinor went. 
We went out Delaware Ave. Landed in Kenwood and came home a back road. Had supper at C. & Ps. Saw "Fritz" a 
cute poodle dog. 

1915. 
Saturday. Dashed to dancing at 8 and at 10. Went to Mary Elizabeth's for lunch with Gertrude and Marion. Went to the 
movies. Went down to the station to see papa, and escorted him to the other station. They played cards in the evening. 

1916. 
Home. How good it is to be here. Went shopping today, and calling & to the Grand where saw the honorable Charles 
Chaplin in "Carmen". 

1917. 
Tue. Had surgical dressings & almost lost my mind, cutting gauze. No mail for ages. Cordy is back & Florence Clement 
was a brides maid at the wedding! 


May 2 

1913. 
The Guidon. A. won. I'm so glad. Saw Abie afterwards. Miss Whittemore is going to teach in a deaf and dumb school 
next year. 

1915. 
This morning went to Carey's for breakfast, then called on Grace Hyde and walked on Sunset. Went to the Inn for 
supper. I know Miss Stamford is on my trail. Elinor scrug after dinner. We went to music. It was nutty. Talked in Kie's 
room. Ah, me! 

1916. 
Sun. A beautiful day. Walked out to Top' not. My dates are all wrong. Saw Eileen & Milton & two cats. Lots of fun. 
Came back. 

1917. 
Wed. Took my Spanish ord. Carried Dr. Hand's bottle over to the lab. for her. Doris Drummer is going home to be 
married and coming back. 


May 3 

Saturday. 

1913. 
Kid came down tonight. He asked me for my Graduation picture. I'm so flattered. This morning bought my luncheon 
dress and a blue linen. Saw "The Man Who Owns Broadway". 

1915. 
Breakfast at Carey's. Coming home El had great fun with a campus [nup]. I hope she isn't really damaged. She went 

10.36. Lab. horrid. T & M. 
1916. 
Wed. Ann tired of the weary grind. Evvie is in the infirmary. We go and see her. She is so unlucky. Field Day & 
Dartmouth. 

1917. 
Thurs. 


May 4 

Hot. 

1913. 
Miss Haight was here. We went to the Knickerbocker for supper. When we took her down to the station I saw Miss 
Keates, Ruth Miner and Kenneth. I met Kenneth here. 

1915. 
I was so tired I slept all P.M. Hardly studied at all. Don't know whether to cut classes or not tomorrow. I'm such a boob 
in everything. 

1916. 
Thur. Mrs. Bullard and Mrs. Young came tonight on the 10.04 train. Doris and I had a fierce time meeting them. They're 
at Uandi. 

1917. 
Fri. 


May 5 

VOTES FOR WOMEN 

1913. 
Miss Camp is back. I went down-street with Gladys this afternoon. Abie is going to the May Festival tomorrow. 

1915. 
Wed. Went to Dr's office 2nd hr. Oh, dear, I know I'm full of germs. Interview with Miss Fishe. She told me to 
"agonize". She's the darlingest woman I ever knew. With her advice and with Mlle's to "reflect" I ought to get along 
very well. Off campus. Fudge in Kim's room tonight. 

1916. 
Friday. Founder's. Gaily pironetted in the P.M. Went to III Hall. Never have I seen such a marvelously perfect play. 

1917. 
Sat. 


May 6 
Tuesday. 
1913. 

Saw Abie this morning. Went to Janet's with Marjorie this afternoon. Townsend was there. We went to the Parkway. 
19 

19 
Thur. No lab. Three cheers. Miss McCloud lectured this morning and it was awfully interesting and we didn't have to 
take notes. Ghastly tutor lesson. 

1916. 
Saturday. Field Day. Poor Heath down. Lunch at Carey's. Miss Haight's tea. 2nd Minor cuts. Dinner at Inn. So good!!! 

1917. 
Sun. 


May 7 

Wed. 

1913. 
Went to Janets. The tea is going to be awfully expensive. Marge was a trifle unpleasant. Marion and I went down to 
[Gaints]. 

1915. 
Friday. Much excitement & many thrills. Founders. Off campus with Doris & Junior to N & I. Back for last of Prexy's 
speech. Sny contest. Award of silver cup to 16. Academic procession. Lecture. In P.M. reception. I shook hands with 
Mr. & Mrs. Pratt. Some celeb! 

1916. 
Sun. No Chapel. Mrs. Bullard left this afternoon. It is a gorgeous day. Splendid speaker at Vespers Service. Glad to 
retire, tired. 

1917. 
Mon. Miss Coltart, Miss Longworthy, Ann, Ev, Cordy, Marion, & myself to dinner at the Inn. I love Miss Coltart. She's 
so clean. 


May 8 

Thursday. 

1913. 
Heard from Dot today. Had supper at Chapman & Peckhams. This is Charlotte's birthday. Saw Rollin twice. 

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19 
Field Day! Evvie got two first places. Mrs. Heath had to go home on account of Elbert Hubbard's being drowned in the 
sinking of the Lisitania. Oh, its so dreadful to think of! And yet it doesn't seem to matter much to us we go on living just 
the same as though nothing had happened. 

1916. 
Mon. Today I worked principally and went to see Charles Chaplin in Carmen, a rare show. Did study in the eve, & a bad 
storm party. 

1917. 
Tue. Miss Coltart to breakfast. Then Ann and I saw her off. Rehearsing madly for the "Workhouse" plays. 


May 9 

1913. 
Papa took [me] up in the auto. Went to "Charleys Aunt". Crazier than ever. Tonight we went to "Under the [Flag]". It 
was killing. 

1915. 
Sun. Dottie & I went up on Sunset and I studied & wrote letters. It was just wonderful. I wrote three themes. I liked the 
sermon this morning very much. Tonight Dr. Ida Scudder, Marion's cousin spoke and she was the loveliest woman. 

1916. 
Tue. Oh I am so busy. Wrote sonnet on Cervantes. Classes all day. Went to F.S. with Dodie. Went to Red Cross. Feel 
rotten. 

1917. 
Wed. 


May 10 

Saturday. 

1913. 
Went up on the 1 O'clock car. The dance was wonderful. Then we sat around the fire and the boys sang. It was so 
lovely. Oh my beating heart, be still! 

1915. 
Mon. Lab. They took T.C. pictures but I couldn't go. I made soap in lab. It was absorbingly interesting. Then I had a 
tutor lesson, then a rehearsal. Well, its work that keeps us happy you know. That's always my motto "Satan finds some 
mischief" etc. 

1916. 
Wed. Today I read my House Sanitation topic and Burgess read my sonnet. Irina adjourned Students meeting. She is an 
angel from heaven. 

1917. 
Thurs. 


May 11 

1913. 
Saw the boys at the game yesterday. Union was beaten 13-2. [Gee], it was cold. This morning we roamed around the 
garden. Teddy is so funny. Carleton Cleveland was at the house. 

1915. 
Oh French Composition is torturing me. I really think you have all individuality and originality rounded and ground out 
of you here in the most brutal manner. I wish I had charm. I wish I didn't know NaCL from H2SO4 (I hardly do) and 
was clever & interesting. 

1916. 
Students meeting tonight. Oh I just love Irma. I think she is the most wonderful girl I ever knew. She's so dignified yet 
so adorable. 

1917. 
Friday. Big thrills! Went to West Point to see Papa Joffe. Gobs went. He was sweet. A swell drill. Dress rehearsal. 
Deedee is sweet. 


May 12 

Monday. 

1913. 
The P si N boys were so nice. Went to see the Kinemacolor pictures. They showed some beautiful gowns. Mlle. was 
fierce. 

1915. 
Honestly, the longer I live the more convinced I am that I am surrounded by a lot of silly, chattering, idle, shallow girls 
instead of strong, healthy, sane minded, level headed young women. I wish I had an older friend, one of the faculty. Oh, 
I wish I knew Prexy. I like him so. 

1916. 
Friday. Went to the Flag and to Jane's & to Sloshes. At 1 started on the trip. Sat with Aggie & Iris. Awfully pretty ride. 
Nice house & lush eats. Fun. 

1917. 
Saturday. The Plays. Went to Uandi for breakfast, to Mary Elizabeths, with Vi, for lunch, to "A world of Pleasure" and 
to Inn with Miss Witherbee. Met celebrities after show. 


May 13 

Tuesday. 

1913. 
Wrote to Edward. Got my hat. Saw about my pictures. Lunched at the "Golden Robin". The Juniors won the debate. 

1915. 
I've been going all day. Interview with Miss White & studied first hour. Classes through 4th. Lab, tutor, & lecture. Mr. 
Nathan & Mrs. Austin tonight. 

1916. 
Saturday. Got up at six. Drove ten miles. Walked up the mountain. Thought I'd never reach the top. The view was 
marvelous. Went to the prom. 

1917. 
Sunday. Oh, its been such a perfect week-end. But I have so much to do. Mr. Calkins preached. Edith Wynne [Malth's] 
son gave a reading. 


May 14 

1913. 
Papa got a letter from Edward today. This afternoon I went down-street. Edward is going to take Grace, El, and myself 
out Sunday afternoon. I wish he would bring Mr. Maudeville. I'm in luck. 

1915. 
Went home at 10.36. They were all very much surprised to see me. In the evening we went to the movies, Uncle Will, 
mama, & I, but they weren't good. 

1916. 
Sunday. Arose somewhat late & went to breakfast at Carey's. Then to Chapel. Lyman Abbot preached. Anna Maria to 
dinner with Dot, Dr. Steiner. 

1917. 
The perfect season continueth. Miss Collart came to dinner. We went to Evvie's tea. In evening to the movies, which 
were poor. 


May 15 

Thursday. 

1913. 
Went to the musicale with Augusta. Dot [Huiles] looked adorable. Marion Eyres played wonderfully. Sundae afterwards 
at the Golden Robin and saw Henry Lodge. 

1915. 
Saturday. Shopped in the morning. Found a very pretty white crepe taffeta dress. In the P.M. went to "The Misleading 
Lady". At night to hear Mlle. Viet in her song recital. She was darling. Saw Helene who was as beautiful as ever. She is 
lovely. 

1916. 
Mon. Went down with Doris to see Charley in "The Floorwalker". Not very funny. Too Keystoney. We both succeeded 
in laughing, tho'. 

1917. 
Miss Collart still here. Thrills! She didn't get a bicycle. She is so sweet. I wish I were like her. She's so efficient. 


May 16 

Friday. 

1913. 
Horrors, exams approach! "Aint it awful!" My hat is pretty. Went to the drill this afternoon, after the Exam. in Gen. Inf. 
Went to the Mandolin concert this evening. 

1915. 
Sunday. Went to church with mother, then out in the country. It was a cold, bleak, cheerless day. Milton was so funny! 
Eileen was sweet. 

1916. 
Tue. After Applied Psyc. tonight Dorothy Copenhaver nabbed me and took me before Self. Gov. Irma is wonderful. I 
was appalled. 

1917. 
Miss Buck exceedingly unpleasant. Ellen Lee sent me the following note, "Deedee says she's crazy about you, you're so 
nice and funny". !*!%*!!!!-:;-?!! 


May 17 

Saturday. Fair. 

1913. 
Went up to Schenec. with Dot. Saw Bill. Oh, I had such fun! Went to the "Moving up Day" excercises in the Chapel. 
The tea was wonderful. 

1915. 
Washed up my lab. utensils. Oh, repulsive! Also repellant tutor lesson. My life is most repugnant to me. Have made out 
my schedule. Must do Psych & Eng. now. Oh, its a drear world. Won't I be glad when the next three weeks are over. Oh 
Joy! 

1916. 
Wed. Today I suffered as usual in Crit. I bet I get a big black mark in that course. I haven't handed anything good in. 

1917. 
Thursday. Miss Coltart didn't have dinner with me & I didn't see her after surgical dressings or home nursing. Does she 
hate me? I can't explain it. 


May 18 

Sunday. 

1913. 
We had a glorious ride this afternoon. [Edward], Grace, El, Marge, and myself. Saw Len. We went to Schenectady. 

1915. 
Tuesday. How do I know what I did today? The only thing I do know is that I didn't go down town. I've only been twice 
since Apr. 28. Pretty good record. What? On account of the fever scare. No more invites to the City. Home thank 
goodness. Wish I had more to the home city. 

1916. 
Thur. Tonight in Christians there was an open Forum. I attended but did not take and active part. More [motor], one 
might say. 

1917. 
Friday. T.C. rehearsal. My life is going to be a hell from now on. I see that clearly. Free Ceremonies. Lovely. Deedee 
sent me a message & I sent her two & went to see her. 


May 19 

1913. 
We had some glorious time yesterday. Marge got a Mandarin coat for Commencement. I bought an auto Cap. 

19 

19 
Wed. I've developed an awful case on Cecille Bradshaw. She has the most persistent smile. Liking [Cy] is just a habit 
with people. She was so funny in Chem. quiz. Mon. I hope her popularity won't pull her up any cause she's adorable just 
as she is. 

1916. 
Fri. I didn't go to the M.P.s today. Just why I can't remember. Oh, yes. Tree Ceremonies. Very beautiful. Eleanor 
Grisham is here. 

1917. 
Walked to Mohonk. Feel fine, but blistery. I shouldn't have gone, I have so much to do. Haven't seen Deedee all day!! 


May 20 

Tuesday. 

1913. 
Ugh! Algebra examination. Went to the Tango dancing at the Armory this evening. The dancers from the Winter 
Garden were great. Bill and I should have danced. 

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19 
Thur. Today I went to the Flag with Dot. I'm saddest when I've eaten. My whole soul rises up and reproaches me. I 
know I'm a nothing and one can never eat oneself to fame. I wish I had something to do, some absorbing interest, that 
would keep me from eating, I do, I do. Oh, how I do! 

1916. 
Sat. This afternoon when I should have gone to Miss Ballards I went to see Lil Gish. What a record of Misdeeds this 
diary is. Alas!!! 

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May 21 

Wed. 

1913. 
German. Not quite so bad. Marge, Marion, Dot Mead, Bessie, Grace and Hazel and Jean are going to read their essays. 

1915. 
My only consolation is that sometime these discontented thoughts must bear bruit. Its Friday and I've just been to the 
Flag Shop with 
1915 
Cordy and run up a bill of fifty cents. I wish the old place would burn down & its ashes be scattered to the [...] winds of 
Heaven. Read my two themes. 

1916. 
Sun. Lyman Abbott preached. I slept in Ev's room last night which is a haven of peace. Ev got out of the infirm. today. 


May 22 

Thur. 

1913. 
We're going to give the school a big bulletin board, with a cork background. We had supper at the "Golden Blue-bird". 
Marge gave me an adorable flower pin. 

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1915. 
Oh, dear, here I am sighing over Cy. I know its just the idea of a "case" that thrills me. Studied today. Frolic. More fun. 
Marcia was sweet. 

1916. 
Mon. Today I did fourteen things I didn't want to, and six I did. One of the latter was to see Jack Barrymore. [I] [suffer] 
for the [screw]. 

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May 23 

1913. 
The essays were read. I got second prize in general information. I'm getting brilliant in my old age. Jean got second 
honor and the History prize and first in gen. inf. Marion got first honor and a german medal, perfectly wonderful. 

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I get so peeved with myself when I don't write in here for such ages. Doris and I are having a ripping argument. 

1915. 
I tried to study today but didn't succeed very well. The kids made candy. Cecilles going to make varsity basket-ball 
team. 

1916. 
Tue. Oh, I just can't work. I have to write 5 themes for tomorrow and Psych. Oh I just have to work my hands to the 
bone. 

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May 24 

Sat. 

1913. 
I got the dearest pair of embroidered white silk stockings from Adelaide. Margaret Strong was here. So was Dottie. We 
went up to Emma Willard. Edward is up at Grace's. 

1915. 
Next year I'm going to ride horse back all fall if it takes my last cent. I'm going to learn to swim & play tennis this 
summer. I'm going out for indoor meet, jumping, ladder, & rope climbing, and track, running broad jump, 50 yard dash, 
and 100 yd hurdles. I'm inspired to all this by the powers of Cecille & I'm going to brake a record. 

1916. 
Wed. I went before the board again last night. I am so frightened. I thought the incident was closed. What have I done to 
deserve this? I am so unhappy. 

1917. 
Thursday. Miss Coltart here. We had a birthday cake for her and she told us all the gory details of hospital life. 


May 25 

Sunday. Wonderful. 

1913. 
We had the dandiest ride. Grace, Lee, Edward, Marion and I went. We went to Thompson's Lake. The best road. Dear 
Bill, I wonder how he is. 

1915. 
Oh, why, why didn't I always row & swim and ride horseback & play tennis & basket-ball and Baseball? I can't be 
happy unless I can do some of these things and I've never done them and it seems too late to learn. I'd rather be athletic 
than know as much as anyone in the world. 

1916. 
Thus. Marge & Janet arrived at 1.41. It seemed so good to see them. I walked them all over, then to F.S., to Chapel and 
to Inn for dinner. They are screaming. 

1917. 
Friday. Saw Miss Coltart off. 


May 26 

Monday. Beautiful. 

1913. 
"Pastorella" presented Miss Blake read it. We went to a Glee Club rehearsal tonight. I flunked in Latin Prose. 

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1915. 
Varsity Hockey announced tonight. Johnson, Brooks, Bradshaw, Carter, MacAfee, Goss, & Hardin. Oh I'd rather have a 
V than be Henry James, Abraham Lincoln, Maude or Jane Addams, or Pierpont Morgan. I'd sell my soul for one, I'd be 
will to be homely as Satan, Poor as Job, deaf & dumb & blind. I don't see what there is to live for after you get one. 

1916. 
Fri. Studied all this morning and got so tired I ate two helpings of fish for lunch. Studied this afternoon and tonight. No 
recreation. 

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May 27 

Tuesday. Rainy. 

1913. 
Saw Miss Whittemore for the last time. Dear soul! I kissed her twice and Pussy was there. She was weeping copiously. 
Miss W. I mean. Oh, dear, I loved her so. 

1915. 
I know what I am now. I found it in James. Its very interesting. I'm sedentary. "Sedentary accustomed to pass much time 
in a sitting posture's characterized by much sitting, remaining in one place, inactive". Have been studying Psych. for 
some time by the interval method. 

1916. 
Saturday. Studied this morning. In the afternoon went to the Liberty & saw poor movies. Then to Woods. Oh, dear, I 
spend my money so recklessly. 

1917. 
Sunday. 


May 28 

Wednesday. Horrid. 

1913. 
Rehearsed from 9.30 to 1.30. Had my dress tried on at 2. Had my hair done at 4. Am now about to study. Went to the 
Grand last night. 

1915. 
Friday. Prom. day. We all went & sat in the balcony & watched, and Swatty asked me to dance and we went out on the 
balcony. It was glorious with the moon above. Gertie looked cute & her man held her awfully close. Hilda Verity had 
the most wonderful dancer. Not many good looking men. 

1916. 
Sunday. The preacher was fine. He prayed in such a matter of fast way it was amusing. Studied in the afternoon. To the 
Inn to breakfast & supper. 

1917. 
Mon. Coltart came for the last time. We went to the Uandi for dinner. She was so jolly and darling but I know she hates 
to go. She kissed me cross wise on the lips in the pouring rain. 


May 29 

1913. 
Papa has gone out in the car and he didn't tell me. We're going to take back the "American" and get a Henderson. The 
dress rehearsal is tonight. Our costumes are gaudy. I must study. 

1915. 
Today Prexy sent out notes congratulating the girls whose instructor had recommended them highly in at least two 
subjects. Virginia got one. I know now the meaning of the old saying "To him who hath shall be given & from him who 
hath not shall be taken away". Class meeting under the trees. Bill's invitation. 

1916. 
They are giving us the horridest lunches these hard, hot days. I wish I were Doris going tomorrow. I wish mother 
weren't so good to me when I don't deserve it. 

1917. 
Tuesday. It seems so bad to have Miss Coltart gone for good. I do lover her so I think about her lots. She certainly is a 
big peach. 


May 30 

1913. 
We practiced for School Sunday, then rehearsed. Gladys is adorable. My presents are wonderful. 

1915. 
Sunday. Felt rotten. Have such a cold I can't see, hear, smell or taste. No Chapel. Ann and I studied this afternoon under 
the trees. Hilda & Bianca gave a picnic tonight on Sunset. They made salad & lush sandwiches. Gertie, Mare, Mad, 
Dore, & I went. 

1916. 
Today I took CC Geology & House Sanitation. Oh I hope so hard I passed them. Then I packed until I thought I'd 
expire. 

1917. 
Wednesday. Topics Topics Topics. Ye Gods! Did play, Ethics topic and last Psychology topic. Hope they're all decent. 


May 31 

1913. 
Took Latin. It wasn't a hard exam. I don't know whether I passed or not. Rehearsed. Bill Maudeville was there tonight. 
Edward went up to Elinor's afterwards. 

1914. 
Studied incessantly. Went to Miss Ann's for supper. The Bicycle children were out in full force. The Goddess came to 
call. 

1915. 
My cold is worse. I don't know what to do. Took Psych. in the P.M. Didn't mind it but probably flunked it. Can't seem to 
worry. 

1916. 
Dottie, Kie, and I came up on the day boat. Fierce Rats. Saw such an adorable man on the pier. Out [...] Top not where 
we slept in the coop. 

1917. 
Thursday. Took Spanish. Didn't know map of Spain or subjunctives. Took Social Psychology. A maze of Social 
phenomena and ejective consciousness. I have nothing to pull me up in that. 


June 1 

1913. 
School Sunday. Rev. Roelif H. Brooks preached the Baccalaureate Sermon, against snobbishness. Oh, I hate somebody 
so. We sang beautifully so I'm told. I marched in with Pussy. I fear me I didn't pass. Mlle. is sweet. 

1914. 
Took Trig and French today. Think I won't get through Trig which was awfully long and maybe not French. Here's 
hoping! 

1915. 
Tue. Took Soph. Lit this morning. Liked the exam. Took Chem. Am sure I flunked. Oh, dear, I'm such a dub, & Cecille 
hates me. 

1916. 
Brought the kids in. We went to the M.P.s then they left, & I went out to the country. Saw Louise Clement in the station. 
She's so attractive, I think. 

1917. 
Friday. Took J. English. Not so bad. Took Ethics. Better than I expected but I wasn't brilliant to put it mildly. Went to 
Smiths. Oh, I hope & pray I passed everything. 


June 2 

1913. 
Went to the Luncheon. Marjorie looked dear. I sat between Dorothy Mead and Janet McEvan. Oh, Miss Camp is so 
dear. I just love her. I have a string of perfumed beads. 

1914. 
Latin. Evvie on one side and Mad on the other. I thought it was easy but Oh the mistakes I made. Many they were. Ah, 
me! 

1915. 
This afternoon I took French & am through. Dottie is so scared about her French Exam. She's perfectly killing. My cold 
is killing me. Hope I passed. 

1916. 
Sat. Doris telephoned & was peeved because I didn't come up. I helped mama clean house & then went out to the 
country. 

1917. 
Saturday. In morning went to infirm & got last bandages. In afternoon went down-town to movies with Doris & walked 
out. Lunch at Inn. 


June 3 

1913. 
Commencement! Graduation! Went up in the car, got stalled and was twenty minutes late. Tore my dress. Dam Miss 
Keates! I know I didn't pass the Latin test. (But I did!) 

1914. 
Took English. It wasn't very bad. Afterwards I thought I was an awful fool in one question. Flag shop tonight. 

1915. 
Anyway if I didn't pass everything this June I at least haven't had the usual awful feeling about exams. and I'm thankful 
if I'm over that. 

1916. 
Sun. Went to church where saw Janet, Miss Parsons, & *!?!??*!! In the afternoon went to the Cemetery with Mrs. 
Sullivan. 

1917. 
This morning walked around the Sague estate. Got fierce tired. In P.M. lay down & read "The First Hundred Thousand". 
Picnic. 


June 4 

1913. 
Got the dearest letter from W.H.M. He asked me up to a dance at the Psi U House, Monday. Papa is in Glens Falls. 
Dear, dear I can't realize that I have graduated. Guy took Marie, Augusta, Marjorie and myself out for a ride. 

1914. 
What is here should be opposite. I came home. Oh, it was thrilling. Doris came up with me. I'm going to ride tomorrow. 

1915. 
I am going to stay for Commencement. I really dislike having nothing to do. Nothing. Dorothy Jane's sister came today 
and she is lovely, but I like Dot better. She's such a simpleton. 

1916. 
Mon. Shopped all morning. To Miss Camp's tea with Janet & Mademoiselle in the afternoon. Had a wonderful time. All 
the girls were so sweet. 

1917. 
Monday. Bertha Conger came over and took me riding. We gathered up C.C. Wilson & Katharine Schwab. Swell ride. 
Claire came. 


June 5 

1913. 
Marjorie and I were going to the Grand today, then Marjorie backed out. Had lunch at the Golden Robin. Went to B. 
Carne's recital tonight. Signa got a certificate. 

1914. 
Took History. It was awful. I said good-bye to Evvie before it. Went to bed afterwards. Anna said good-bye. Dearest 
love! I hated to see her go. 

1915. 
Went out to pick daisies. The Seniors gave us their songs. Not a thrill. I'm so tired of singing I want to scream whenever 
its mentioned. Which is frequent. 

1916. 
Tue. Went to Commencement. Enjoyed it rather. I love Miss Camp. Mother & I went up to Dr. Page's this afternoon. 
She is a screaming woman. 

1917. 
Tue. Claire took us riding. We went out through Millbrook. Wish we'd gone to Amenia. Claire is such a peach, & so is 
Grace. 


June 6 

1913. 
Went out to the country tonight. Ponce is a dear dog. The kitten is cunning. Mother and I slept in the guest room. Had 
rhubarb pie for breakfast. 

1914. 
Suffrage Parade. I rode a horse. It was awfully pretty, the parade, I mean. I saw everybody I knew in the crowd, & Bill 
C. 

1915. 
Tonight Marion, Betty, Cordy, Kie, & I had supper at the Inn. Fierce good. I really think I'll have to fill some lucrative 
position so I can have good eats & clothes even if I don't have a husband. 

1916. 
Wed. Went down-town with Gussie. She surely is a simp. We got a soda at Hughes & I went to the P.O. & the butcher's. 
She says she's flunked Chem. Poor nut, just like me. 

1917. 
Wed. Claire took us riding again. Dorie went again. We had such a marvelous time. Went a different road. That 
bat [...] me. 


June 7 

1913. 
Went to Melrose, though it rained just before we went. Harris was there, a nice Union Senior. Had my pictures taken 
this morning. 

1914. 
Went to Church and walked down with Lester! Ah thrills! I am the happiest girl in the world. And with Mama. He's a 
boob. 

1915. 
Monday. Nothing special doing today. Alumni Parade. How women do ape men! And with what poor results! 
Sometimes I don't believe in higher education for women. 

1916. 
Thur. Got a letter from Doris. She wants me to come up tomorrow or Saturday. Poor weather. I darned stockings & 
washed dishes & ironed. 

1917. 
Thursday. Rode down to Peekskill. Couldn't have bat, because it rained. Was so glad. It seems so funny to have nothing 
to do. 


June 8 

Sunday. 

1913. 
Went to chapel, then to Marge's, then automobiling to Altamont with Edward, Mary, Lee and Mama. Mary stayed all 
night. She says Bill is conceited and that Ernest is nicer than he. 

1914. 
Marge and I went to the tea. Kirsch is a love. So is Teddy. I adore him. I like Bill and Sarne and Cleveland and Walter 
Baker. 

1915. 
Class Day. The Daisy Chain. Evelyn & Kie left. The Seniors threw out their old faded bouquets to us when we sang to 
them. I shall miss Gertrude so. 

1916. 
Fri. Today I baked cookies. Horrid weather, as usual. Got a letter from Margaret Brate. Heard from my petition which 
was granted. Joy! 

1917. 
Friday. The Bat was pulled off. Thank Heaven for that! The take-offs were screaming. We went to Smiths & Marion 
had stewed prunes. 


June 9 

Mon. 

1913. 
Oh, I had such a wonderful time. Danced mostly with Bill, and with "Dutch" and "Our Harry" and some other nice man. 
Had a ride in the evening and Bill took me home. 

1914. 
Alumni night at Union. It was Marvelious! The search lights were wonderful, the bull fight killing. Went with Mama. 

1915. 
Graduation. The girls all looked so bored during the address. Ruth Nash was fine. I wish there were more girls like her. 
But she seems such a stiff! 

1916. 
Sat. This morning I went up to Doris' on the 10 o'clock car. She & Sunny met me in the Hudson super six cabriolet. In 
the afternoon we went to the farm. 

1917. 
Saturday. Rose late. Rehearsal for Baccalaureate and Commencement. In P.M. to see Charley & Blanche Sweet. Gertie 
& Mare arrived. 


June 10 

1913. 
Saw Bill for a few minutes on the Psi U porch this morning. Saw him again in the evening. They serenaded us in the 
morning at three o'clock. 

1914. 
Well I don't know what happened today. I think I got a letter announcing my defeat in History. I lead a sad life. 

1915. 
Well I'm home. I haven't seen anything of the girls. I'm a liar. I've seen Augusta & all her darling [pre...]. She's a dear 
girl & a delightful nut. 

1916. 
Sun. Went to church with Doris Sunny Mrs. Young, Mrs. Bullard and Junior. A very uninteresting sermon. It was 
children's day. Ride to Schenectady. 

1917. 
Sunday. Baccalaureate. Rose for breakfast. Sermon good. Dore & I got way back among the big girls. Good Sermon. 
Mrs. Bullard came. Dinner at Inn with Freeman. 


June 11 

Wednesday. Beautiful. 

1913. 
Three days of unalloyed joy. And now I must work. For I've got to pass that exam. or die in the attempt. And I'm going 
to try. 

1914. 
Today I don't know what I did. M.Ps I guess with Augusta. I adore M.Ps. Wish I could go every day. Fruitful subject. 

1915. 
This P.M. I went to the M.P.s with Augusta. Saw Robert Services, "Dangerous Dan McGrew" and Charles in "The Face 
on the Bar-room Floor" & "The Baby". 

1916. 
Mon. Made a cake today. It turned out all brown on the inside. Mother & I went down to Shultz' with Buck to get some 
plants. Got a lot. 

1917. 
Class Day. Monday. Nasty rain. Mother & father came. Lunch at Uandi. I love my family. We didn't have Class Day 
Luncheon. Concert. Two auto rides. Mr. Heath is sweet. Sorry I didn't ask mother to singing & didn't take hoop. Class 
supper. 


June 12 

Thursday. 

1913. 
STUDIED. Mr. O'Neill came at 12.45 and at 5. We had supper at the Golden Robin. Marion came in for a minute, but 
had to go because Mr. O'neill came. 

1914. 
Gertie and Mare went through. "Thither" is dear. Dot stayed for supper. Went to A.A. Commencement. Orville didn't 
graduate. 

1915. 
Top'not. The baby is so cunning and we have four big turkeys and loads of little ones and we have a darling little black 
& white calf! This is the life! 

1916. 
Tue. Mother & I took the 3 o'clock car in town today. In the evening we went to the S.S. Convention & heard wonderful 
Margaret Slattery. 


June 13 

1913. 
Got a letter from Mary also an Iris and my beads. I thinks she's crazy about Bill. Hist! a secret. I wish he would write. 
Vain hope, he won't! 

1914. 

D.A.R. at Mrs. Van Ordens! A wonderful ride down with Guy, Marie, Miss Peckham and Marion. Lush eats. Marge, 
Dot and Mar there. 
1915. 
Out in the country today. Read "The Cabin" by Stewart Edward White. Oh, what a wonderful life he must lead out there 
in the wild woods. 

1916. 
Wed. Me and Miss Wilbur marched in the Preparedness parade. She certainly is attractive. I think I am a born hero, 
worshipper. 


June 14 

Saturday. 

1913. 
Studied, but went out this afternoon. Went to Katharine's and she gave me one of her pictures. Oh, dear, I'm so 
lonesome and I don't think I'm going to pass. 

1914. 
Went to Church. Saw Miss Parsons. Also dear Lester. Went to country on 1 car. Took a walk after dinner and gathered 
flowers. 

1915. 
Marguerite Clark had a party tonight for the twins & [Eloessa] Clancy was there. Abe was in the Swimming tank. Saw 
Miss Peckhams Marion at D.A.R. 

1916. 
Thur. I baked a spice cake & painted three chairs & a shelf green today. Aren't I useful! It rains all the time and is 
getting to be unbearable. 


June 15 

Sunday. 

1913. 
Commencement, Friday, was lovely, and Kid was so cute. Ralph is awfully nice and talks Princeton slang that I can't 
understand at all. 

1914. 
Darned stockings mostly and read and fixed my room. I've put little white curtains at my windows. 

1915. 
A fat letter from Bill. He goes out to San Francisco as the O Psi U delegate. But he doesn't go until Aug. 24. Tonight I 
went to the Grand with Clemy. He's so nice. 

1916. 
Fri. Rained. Wash up dishes, sew, iron, get supper, wash up supper dishes, go to bed. What a peaceful happy life the 
farmer lives. 

1917. 
Sunday. Oh, what a day, what a day! This was Virginia's and my agreeable day. Butter wouldn't melt in our mouth, but 
Huyler's would. Dot came out in the evening. Read "The Bent Twig". Wonderful! 


June 16 

1913. 
Took my exam and probably flunked it. Kid and all the boys were there and Kid walked down with me. He's a dear. 

1914. 
At Anna's. This afternoon we went to the White Lintie and had "sodies". We got Anna's class and play pictures at 
Loreys. They are wonderful. 

1915. 
Today mama and I went up to Schenectady. Poor Dr. Ripton. I fell so sorry for him. We went to see the McKeans but 
they weren't home. 

1916. 
Sat. Rained. I busied myself as usual with my house wifely chores. My schedule is wash breakfast dishes, make beds, 
empty slops, get dinner, see yesterday. 

1917. 
This morning packed. Virginia got home for lunch. Down-town & got a shine. To D.A.R. at Brates. Miss Peckham 
there. She's a peach. To movies tonight. Very poor. 


June 17 

1913. 
Went up to see Miss Camp and took her one of the class pictures. Went to "The Man from [Home]" with Ruth Scudder. 

1914. 
Miss Edwards is engaged. Its been so far a long time but Anna just told me. Saw Jean this morning. Read this afternoon. 
Sewed this evening. Doris wrote. 

1915. 
I'm so busy getting ready to go I'm 'bout crazy. Wrote Gertie tellin her I can't stop with her. Went to "Rebecca of 
Sunnybrook Farm" with Anna. 

1916. 
Sun. Oh, what a day! First perfect, then the worst storm of the season, then lovely calm. Read Ritz-Boodle Papers. Saw 
Janet after church. 

1917. 
[...] for breakfast. Walk [over] [...] with Virginia and papa. Awful cold in my "haid". Church. Sunday School. Food 
Conservation Mass Meeting. Bus ride. Mama [dencedly] disagreeable. 


June 18 

1914. 
Dear, dear what a blank life I lead last year. I finished my towel today. Got letters from Anne and Miss Peckham. Read 
in the park. 

1915. 
Tonight Marjorie and Abe took Mare & me to the M.P.s and we saw Charles. After that we took in Huylers & a jitney 
bus ride. What a vain, silly, useless selfish life I lead. 

1916. 
Mon. Went in with Papa. Went down down with Nan & at dinner at Nans. Bought several domestic articles. Of course it 
rained all day. Received a letter from Meg. 

1917. 
Letter from Ann. Also one from Jack Clark. Morning worked. Hay fever excessive. P.M. to Dr. Pages & young Dr. 
Gorhank. He's so cute. Walk with [writing too faded to read]. 


June 19 

19 

19 
Fri. It's fierce pretty. Junior is such a nice boy, I like him so much. And Mrs. Young is so sweet, & Mrs. Bullard is 
adorable. 

1915. 
Went up to Doris on the 8 o'clock trolley. Edgar ran through a bill-board with the little car yesterday. Beautiful ride. 
Lunch at Bloody Pond, where an awful rain storm came up and we all got soaked, all but L.T.H. We came to the Lake 
Harris House tonight. 

1916. 
Tue. Augusta & I went down street. We had lunch at the Orange Peacock and then went to the Grand which was pretty 
good. I went to Signa's wedding and saw everyone I knew. 

1917. 
Tue. Came out. The place looks decidedly dilapidated, the woods is all dead, and the house is none too cheerful. Glad to 
be here however. 


June 20 

19 

19 

1915. 
How can I ever, ever describe this day? We had a delicious breakfast. Then Doris and I started off with, or pursued by 

L.T.H. Doris walked so fast you couldn't see her, and L.T.H. & I pantingly drew up the rear. We did six miles in one 
hour & twenty-five minutes. Then we started home. Never have I seen such repulsiveness masquerading in human form! 
Somebody really ought take L.T.H. off somewhere and rid the human race of the most awful mistake that ever 
happened. Supper at Lyle's. Simply delish. Um-m! 
1916. 
Wed. Milton paid us a visit this morning. I didn't hear from Kim today. I got a letter from Evelyn announcing the arrival 
of a little daughter to Paul & Betty. I think its lovely. 

1917. 
Wed. Worked some more, restoring havoc from chaos. Also read "The Wisdom of Father Brown". Am having a 
delightful rest, but wish I had a job. 


June 21 

1913. 
Oh, such fun. Babe was dear and so was kid and we all did the craziest things, and Janet, Marge and I got mad at the 
boys. Electric Park. 

1914. 
Sun. Harriett and Uncle Charlie came out today. We met them and took them down to the car again. The Millers called. 
The Hotalings went for a drive. 

1915. 
Tonight Augusta, mama & I went to the M.P.s leaving the door unlocked. Here is an opportunity no burglar should 
miss. Have been drinking some grape juice, [how] I hate it! 

1916. 
Thur. Went in to town to get ready to go away. My dress came from Miss Diamonds & I hated it & was very, very cross 
about every thing. 

1917. 
Thursday. Mother went in. I didn't. Lee & I lunched regally on bread & peanut butter. Virginia thought it was such a 
scream! 


June 22 

1914. 
Went in town with Mother. Got "Dengozy" on the Victor. Bought a "Bon Voyage" [book] for Dore and had my hair 
done. Marie and Marion & [Skibo] came out in my absence. 

1915. 
Tue. I can't remember what I did today. I probably shopped & sewed & packed. That's what I do every day. Marge & I 
went down-street. 

1916. 
Fri. Arrived at Silver Bay. H is so different from what I had expected. We are in Forest Inn. Its awfully nice. Marion's 
house-party gave me a rousing welcome. 

1917. 
Friday. Mother had to go in again because she had to go to Court. She was so furious. Lunched much as yesterday. [Am 
idle day]. 


June 23 

1913. 
Went on the "Moonlight!" with Orville. No moon visible. He's a very nice boy. I don't care so much for Carl Maar. 

1914. 
Guy took his mother and father, mother and I went over to Adelaide's in the car. Sally was adorable as usual. We 
stopped on the road and bought some canteloupes. 

1915. 
Wed. Marion & I went to the Grand. First I went to Dimie's and then we saw the parade. We had lunch at the Saffron 
Screech Owl. Fierce good. 

1916. 
Sat. Marion is in See Memorial right next door to Forest Inn. Its such fun here. I am going to take Dr. Days course & 
"Country Problems". 

1917. 
Saturday. Instead of doing anything exciting as going to the Grand, Virginia came out here & we did nothing. Wild 
excitement! 


June 24 

1914. 
Jean and Anna came out with papa and me tonight. I went in to get them. We went for a ride after supper and I saw 
"Fatty!" Afterwards watched the boats & talked & played the Victor. 

1915. 
Thursday. Tonight we went out in the country. Its lovely out there. Mother & Lee and I took a walk. I wrote to Meg and 
Marion. Lunch at Anna's. 

1916. 
Sun. This is a very beautiful place pervaded by a sense of peace & cheerful endeavor. Dr. Calkins spoke finely on "Idle 
Words". 

1917. 
Sunday. Nothing doing all day. It rained. And Virginia and I had planned on sitting under the trees. She worked. I read 
to her. 


June 25 

1913. 
Went to the Circus. It was great. I went with Bess and Marion. The seals were horrible as usual. In the evening we went 
for a drive and engaged the hay wagon. 

1914. 
We had a picnic! More fun! We went by that stream on the Schodack Mill road. It was swell. We had delish sandwiches 
and picnic things. Then we went in wading. Had a heavenly time. 

1915. 
Friday. Tonight Abe took me to the Grand. He's pledged [triangle] K E. He says Tom is still up at college. I went up to 
Dr. Theisen's but he says my throat, nose, & ears are perfectly normal. 

1916. 
Mon. Marion & I went out in a boat about eight-thirty tonight. It was wonderful. I adore Marion. She's so persistently 
cheerful. 

1917. 
Monday. Went to town. Saw Marion. Oh, it was godd to see her! I just love her, she's the easiest person to get along 
with I ever knew. Shopped. Went to Dr. Theisen's. 


June 26 

1914. 
Jean and Anne went last night without writing in the guest book. We had a ride after they left. Mama and I went to the 
movies this morning. We got left on Guy's Commencement tonight. 

1915. 
We left today. Met John at the station. Sams like rather a decent sort but not wild about him. We changed cars at 
Buffalo. Slept in upper berth. We haven't seen anything wildly exciting as yet. The Bullards got on at Schenectady. Mrs. 
McKean is so sweet. In the party besides the McKeans & Bullards are Miss Sterling & Miss Damon. Miss Scudder & 
the Lillys join us at [...]. 

1916. 
Mon. Mr. Day hasn't come yet. Heard Mr. Ross. Splendid. I am writing this up later so none of it is accurate. I like my 
mission class. 

1917. 
Tuesday. "In again, out again, gone again, Finegan". Virginia had her operation. Mother & I went to the Red Cross. 
Came out with papa. No mail. 


June 27 

1914. 
I went with Margery to see Mary Pickford in "Hearts Adrift". She was so sweet. We went first to the Golden Chicken-
hawk. Mother and I came out tonight. 

1915. 
Today is Sunday but it doesn't seem a bit like it. I played checkers with Edgar but I might as well have played with the 
world's champion. John read stories all the time. We tried to get out on the observation platform about a dozen times & 
finally got there. Didn't see Aunt Emma or Uncle Bob in Chicago. John & I took a walk. I wrote five letters. This is 
more fun. 

1916. 
Tue. Went up to Fort [Tikangarooga] Ticonderoga. It rained & we got fierce wet. Ther fort was fine. Some very 
impressive boots were in the museum. 

1917. 
Wednesday. Nothing doing today I guess. Didn't go to town. Mother is going to Asbury and I am going to keep house. 
Whoo! Whee! 


June 28 

1913. 
Marge's party. Some gay time. I took my victrola up. We Marge, Danny, Kid and I went for a ride. Then Babe, Kid and 
I went out and sat in the hammock and it broke. 

1914. 
Today Uncle Subley came out. We had four Sunday newspapers and I just revelled. I'm afraid Gifford is guilty. Had a 
fine ride tonight. 

1915. 
John has just slunk out to enjoy life in the [...]. We are passing through flat country with little shacks with no trees 
around them. 

1916. 
Wed. Have a rotten cold. I am writing this up later so don't know what happened when, only that I'm having a fine time, 
& there's an atmosphere of sorts, & meetings, & silent prayers, & irreverance. 

1917. 
Thursday. This was tag day for the Red Cross. I tagged, attired in such a becoming cap. In morning went with little 
Fritzie Irwyn. He's so cute. 


June 29 

1914. 
Mon. Oh, we had such a nice time today. Anna and I went out to Miss Peckham's and its the dearest house and we had 
the most luch eats. She's going to the theatre with me Thursday. 

1915. 
Tue. This morning we went to the Mint. They were making pennies. It was fierce interesting. Then we went to the 
capitol and down-street. In the P.M. we went to Lookout Mountain. The view was something marvelous. Doris didn't 
go. In the evening Dore & I read Nonsense Novels. Yesterday we went aout in a rubberneck wagon. 

1916. 
Thursday. Lo & behold in Mr. Day's class this morning. I saw Trum, Barbara, Eddie & a strange (nice) boy. They took 
us up to Montcalm Landing, a beautiful ride. 

1917. 
Friday. Mother left today for Asbury Park to visit Mrs. Sullivan. I went in. My picture in the paper. I went to the sensus 
place. In P.M. shopped. 


June 30 

1914. 
I like my life this year much better than last year. This morning I went to town to do some things. Came out on the 11. 
We have a porch hammock. 

1915. 
We went to Colorado Springs today. Went to the Garden of the Gods & the Cave of the Winds in the afternoon. Both 
are wonderful. Especially, I think, the Cave of the Winds. Our hotel the Alamo, is killing. Not quite as funny though, as 
the Auditorium. We went in automobile. I don't like the town very much. Its small & uninteresting. Feel fine. 

1916. 
Friday. Went up the mountain at 2.30 this morning. Marion went & so did Dorothy. We watched the sunrise. It was 
beautiful. Slept in. See when we got back. 

1917. 
Saturday. Went in. In morning while I was out, had two callers in khaki. I bet they were boy scouts. In P.M. to grand. 
Awfully funny. 


July 1 

Tuesday. 

1913. 
My hayride. "Kid" acted terrible and I was ashamed of him. Bradford looked so stunning. Orville made a list with Janet 
and she with him. 

1914. 
Went to the matinee with Miss Peckham. The play "The Littlest Rebel" was darling. We're going next week maybe. I 
gave her my picture. 

1915. 
This morning we ascended Pike's Peak. Also descended. It was wonderful. The altitude was marvelous, the air so cold & 
clear & invigorating. 

1916. 
Saturday. There was a screaming baseball game today between the Leaders & 

1917. 
Sunday. Breakfast late. Virginia took the 12 o'clock train for Po'keepsie. She went to supper party at Miss Kirkbrides. 
Came out on the nine o'clock car. 


July 2 

1914. 
Now Doris won't even get my letter the 16th. Oh what a simp I am. I got a letter from Gert. The Porch hammock came. 
Lee and mama have gone in to town. I sewed today. It is raining. 

1915. 
This P.M. we arrived in Salt Lake City. We took an S.S.T. and saw all the old mormon houses. Its a big City. We saw 
the park & the Zoo. The town is full of movies & electric signs & seems quite like the big city. The mormons don't look 
any different from anybody else. The hotel is funny but I have the nicest room so far. The meals are delicious. I got six 
letters. Great! 

1916. 
Sun. Dot & I got up at ten-thirty. Didn't go to Auditorium, bible, nor Vespers. Spent the afternoon in Mary Brown's 
room. "Stub" spoke. I'm afraid I don't rejoice with them that do rejoice. 

1917. 
This morning I filled a lamp. My first lamp! I feel like a virgin. At lest life is worth living. My little oil stove is purring 
contented on the zinc & Smith Brothers is asleep by the garbage pail. 


July 3 

1913. 
I went into town today and when I got there, found that Marge and Marion were out here. I came out and we played 
"Truth or Consequences" never again! 

1914. 
Mama and I and papa are all going to sleep out tonight. I'm wearing my skating cap and look truly chic. I read to Eileen 
today. 

1915. 
Tonight we started for Saltair but missed the train. We went to "The Spoilers", the home & danced. [Sewloh] is some 
place. 

1916. 
Mon. Came home. It rained. Had lunch at the Violet Nightingale with Betty, Glenny, and Dorothy Rhodes. Have to 
leave for Ithaca Wed. Saw Dot, Teddy, Constance & Fred. 

1917. 
Tuesday. Mina came over today. Mother wrote yesterday that she was coming home Friday. Heaven be praised. No mail 
today. Motored to East Greenbush. New tea-shop there. No old. 


July 4 

1913. 
This morning watched the boat races. This evening the fire-works. They were grand. Nothing in the least exciting 
happened. We had watermelon today. 

1914. 
Started out so gayly in the automobile. I cranked up. Had a beautiful ride to Spencertown. There broke down. Met Jack 
McMillan a Hamilton grad. '14. Nice. 

1915. 
This was a funny 4th. Not a sign of a fire-cracker. We went out to Saltair & John, Ed, & I went in the Lake. It was dirty 
& smelly & [hurt] like fun. Left this evening. 

1916. 
Tue. Nothing doing. Made a cake. Dee-licious. Am thinking constantly of Dorothy & of the touch of a vanished hand. 
Milton & Eillen came over. 

1917. 
4th of July. A balloon just floated by. Millions of dishes to do, then washed our hair. Picnic. Fun. Enormous nap for 
Virginia. Walk to Poltons & got doz. eggs. Slight supper. 


July 5 

1913. 
Got a note from Rube today about his pocket-book, which he lost here, on the hay-ride. Also a letter from Harrison, the 
dearest, cutest letter, and a postal from Dot, at Chatham. 

1914. 
Sunday. Didn't do a thing but read. Read mostly "Old Curiosity Shop" and the Sunday papers. Oh I feel so sorry for 
Gifford. I'm afraid he's guilty, but I don't see the motive. 

1915. 
I [ped my orbs] at Yellowstone this morning. Oh, the wonderful air & the trees. This noon at Gibbon. Saw two deer. At 
Upper Geyser basin tonight. Saw Old Faithful. 

1916. 
Wed. Shopped in the morning. Got terribly nervous. Came away at 1.43. Arrived. Its so pretty, I love it. Hope I'll see Ag 
soon. 

1917. 
Thursday. Nothing to do today except work, work, work. Oh, dear, Eileen is so entertaining. Milton is so cunning. I love 
him. 


July 6 

1913. 
Marjory, Bradford, and Kid came out about eight. I went down to meet them and talked to Reginald and Florence 
Craddock. Gave Kid my picture. We had some time, and Kid behaved like a gentleman. 

1914. 
Monday. Today I got letters from Anna Moore and somebody else and a card from Lee. Wrote to Evelyn, Dot and 
Augusta. Read. Sewed. Felt disgustingly disagreeable. Read to and sung Eileen. 

1915. 
Stopped tonight at Yellowstone Lake. The hotel is wonderful. The camps are so cunning. Wrote & danced. Campfire, 
program, popcorn. Earl is nice. Saw eight bears & some gulls. 

1916. 
Had breakfast at Cascadilla Cafeteria with my room-mate. Went to classes. Love them. Met Ag. Went down-town. 
Rooming with Ag. 

1917. 
Nothing doing today but work. I thought mother was coming home today but she didn't & the disappointment almost 
killed me. 


July 7 

1913. 
Marge stayed all night and Dot came out this morning. We met her and drove to East Greenwhich. They went home on 
the six, and we saw William McCullough. 

1914. 
Got a killing letter from Marion. She coming home today. I want her to come out next Monday or Tuesday. Aunt Satie 
is going to be here from Wednesday to Saturday. Mama letter from Jean. Baby was sweet. 

1915. 
Stopped tonight at Canyon. The Canyon is the most beautiful place I ever saw. Doris went down Uncle Tom's Trail. Earl 
continues nice. John & Dore went over to the hotel. 

1916. 
I have been a pig today, two chocolate milk shakes, a peach Melba, & some pop corn. Went to Advanced Comp. Went 
to the bird lecture. Met some nice girls. 

1917. 
Saturday. Virginia took me to lunch at the Washington Delectable. I had a lesson running the car. Adored it. 


July 8 

1913. 
Augusta and Marion came out today. We made fudge and Marion and I did the Boston Pivot. Then papa took us for a 
ride over to Mrs. Millers. 

1914. 
Aunt Satie came today. Mama and I met her in Rensselaer and Papa a little later. We got a "sodie" and saw a darling 
man with sallow face, little [mustashe] mustache, and a gray suit. 

1915. 
Stopped tonight at Swan Lake Camp. The nicest we've been at. John is a simp. This afternoon we drove to Mammoth 
hot springs & saw Fort Yellowstone's Duncans heart Lake. 

1916. 
Saturday. How funny men are. And women. I always hitch my wagon to a star but I seem to be the star for lots of little 
drivers. I am a snob. I'm not going to know any men I want to in Cornell. 

1917. 
Sunday. Virginia very peerish. I swept vigorously. I'll be so glad when mother gets back. I have a refuge from bitter 
words. 


July 9 

Wednesday. 

1913. 
This morning I went to Miss D's and tried my dress on. Its going to be pretty. Went to "The Greyhound" with Marge. 
Mrs. McCullough sat right behind us. Got a letter from Harrison. Took a ride and saw Milton Wend. 

1914. 
We went into the city today. Mama and I went down-street in the morning and bought the white suit and other things, 
saw Rose Fisher. 

1915. 
I've never, never had such a wonderful time in all my life as I've had the last five days. Am on the train now. It rained 
fierce this P.M. 

1916. 
sunday. Agnes & I arrived downstairs too late for breakfast. Wrote letters & read in P.M. Went to supper at Forest 
Home. Delicious food. To organ recital. Oh, I love it there! 

1917. 
Mama came home today bringing Aunt Satie with her. She brought me a darling nightie & a cute handkerchief. I do 
love Virginia. 


July 10 

1913. 
Tonight I stayed at Marjory's and Bradford and Kid came in. Janet and Maynard too. Bradford took us out to Dots and 
then for a ride. Some time! 

1914. 
Friday. Today I read and sewed. Sewed up Eileen's dresses. Finished "The Old Curiosity shop". Swung with Eileen in 
the morning. The baby is so cunning. 

1915. 
Oh, dear, Oh dear, My diary's gotten me into such trouble. Arrived at Riverside. Such a wonderful Inn. We went up 
Mount Rubidoux. John is an ass. 

1916. 
Monday. Am attending Tennyson & Browning. Slept in P.M. Ag went swimming & hasn't returned. I guess she's at the 
movies now. Dr. Bailey gave a reading. Am enjoying myself immensely. 

1917. 
Tue. In to town & up to Ann's for lunch. Dot, Marge, B, & Augusta came, and we came out in the country & had tea. 
Fun to see Marge. 


July 11 

Sat. 

1913. 
Its raining very hard. This afternoon Kid came out. When we walked down we saw William on horse-back. I'm going up 
to [Skiwanki]. 

1914. 
Saturday. Went into the city with papa and had a fitting. Marion went down with me and we went to the M.P.s. I bought 
a pocket-flash and a film. 

1915. 
The meals here are delicious & we eat out in the patio. Listened to the chimes. The whole place is wonderful. The 
parrotts are so pretty. The shop is fascinating. I loathe John. 

1916. 
Tue. I like Mr. Foster. Got a letter from popsy and one from Mary-Ann. Its 'ot as 'ell. Gee I wish that I had a bean like 
the other girlies have. 

1917. 
Wed. Ann, Jean, & Katharine Read came out today and walked up. We had good lunch. Then read. Horrid day. Can't go 
to festival, darn it! Letter from Doris. 


July 12 

Sunday. 

1913. 
Went to church and fell in love with the minister. He is so cute. This afternoon we went over to Adelaide's, 30 miles. 
Sally is so cute, and can walk. 

1914. 
Sunday. We went out as far as Nassau this morning. When we got home Mr. Zimmerman was here with the pony and I 
took Eileen for a ride. Took picture of the baby. 

1915. 
Left Riverside. I hated awfully to go & leave our pretty room. We arrived in Los Angeles. So did the Elks. We went for 
a S.S.T. & then came out to the Alvarado. We saw Charlie in "The Woman". Screaming. John is blase. 

1916. 
Wed. Down-town & bought a love of a sweater and a white corduroy hat. I'll be neat ha!ha! Oh, the men are all so 
[lordly]. Lessons as usual. 

1917. 
Thursday. We went to Adelaides. Sally is such a naughty little girl. Herbert is cunning and the baby is darling. Nice 
ride, though it rained. 


July 13 

1913. 
We went down to Elinor's today and took Uncle Bob and Anna. He is as funny as ever. Elinor wasn't home but was out 
with Charley. Saw Ike and Clint Frothingham. 

Mon. Marion and Ruth came out. Ruth was dopey. Said she had the dip. We went for a perfectly [...] drive through the 
monastery. Read "The Idiot". Go tomorrow. 

1915. 
We went on the [triangle] Trolley Trip. John & Dorine went to Universal City. They recount wonderful tales, none of 
which any one believes. Went to see Elsie Ferguson. John is disgusting. The play was good. 

1916. 
Thurs. Went to the move-is. Good old movies. How I adore them. Saw a man who looked just like Sunny. Went to a 
lecture-recital. 

1917. 
Friday. Went in. Lunch at Marions. We went to the Grand. Like it, but not exceedingly. Got another letter from the G.E. 


July 14 

1913. 
I've lost a day somewhere and I don't know where. Its quite a serious loss, but I'm not caring. 

1914. 
Tuesday. Arrived in Saratoga. It is so pretty and the spring-water is free. We went to the dedication exercises. Went to 
the M.P.s tonight with The Gay girls. Awfully hot. 

1915. 
Went on the Old Mission Trolley Trip. It was more interesting than the seals & the cruiser & the pearl fishery. Saw 
Peggy Burton in Pasadena. In the evening D., Miss Scudder, Miss Lilly & I went to the M.P.'s. 

1916. 
Fri. Never again shall the masculine sex enter my mind. From now on I am a mental celibate. Oh damn education! I 
wish Abie & Bill & Kid loved me. 

1917. 
Saturday. Went to Marges & saw her off. The apartment is cute. Dot had a puff-puff. [Kut]! Lunch with Virginia at 
Washington. Came out with papa. 


July 15 

1913. 
Kid's picture came today. It certainly is good of him. After papa came out, this afternoon he took us down to Rensselaer. 
We went down in eight minutes. 

1914. 
Wednesday. Sat in the park and sewed and listened to the band this morning. Canfield park is awfully pretty. The 
Skidmore this afternoon. [Dausant] at the Casino. Wyllys James very nice to me. 

1915. 
This morning I slept, breakfasted late, & went down-town with Tony. We had to go in the Chocolate Shop while the 
parade went by. Went to Universal City. It was great. Not a bit like I expected. 

1916. 
Saturday. Slept. Went to libe. In P.M. called on Mrs. Stone (Edith Ryman) Nancy is adorable. In evening to hear Rose 
Pastor Stokes but too tired to enjoy it. 

1917. 
Friday. Have just been to The Boy's Academy Commencement. It made me so sad. Will Wyer cut me dead. Ye Gods! 
and I live to tell the tale. See June 15th. 


July 16 

1913. 
Today I received a letter from Augusta, and a postal card from Margery. The automobile has broken again. Harriett and 
Grace sent me five dollars for a graduation present. 

1914. 
Tea with Miss Hague at the Skidmore tearoom & met the Misses Wilson, Demaris and Bernice. Awfully sweet, both of 
them. Ball at the The Casino. Dance with "Mr. Lester". He there with Mary Winne, Miss Fox, Mrs. Waterbury. 

1915. 
Today we went to the Mission Play. It was awfully good, & so exciting. Afterwards I went to Peggy Burtons & had lots 
of fun. 

1916. 
Sun. Went to Presbyterian Church. Mr. Miles sat in front of us. Came back with Eloise & Cora. Eloise & so good-
looking & Cora is cute. To Forest Inn & Concert. 

1917. 
Monday. Went to Schenectady and saw Mr. Merriam. He is a lamb, just a darling. Grace Lyman and Grace Wingate are 
there already. 


July 17 

1913. 
Tomorrow I take the eventful trip. I've played too long already I must begin to work. I hope it won't be too hard. Went 
to the "Yankee Prince" with Dorothy. 

1914. 
Went to Mrs. Waterbury's tonight. She is the most charming woman. She came over to meet us and we went after Jessie. 
Jean is sweet. "Hobo" (Hubert Grabeau) "Biscuits" (Ormond Rolls) "Sling" lovely time! Sans Sonci. "The Laughing 
Husband" pretty (Howard Slingerland) & Harry Stoddard there. Dancing. 

1915. 
Today I joined the party & went to Mt. Lowe. It was a glorious trip. Tonight I went down to Venice with Dick & had 
supper with George & Sabrina. They're all so nice & interesting. 

1916. 
More letters from papa, Ev, & Marge. Lunch at Dom Econ. Tonight went to hear President Schurman speak on Balkan 
States. To Chacona's. 

1917. 
Tuesday. Stayed home. got letters from Ev, Ann and Hank. Awfully tired today. Read and napped and sewed. Got ready 
to go. Gee I'm going to work fierce hard. 


July 18 

Friday. 

1913. 
Arrived! Little Helen is so cute, and looks just like Walter. Miss Haight's mother is here. I'm going to sleep with little 
Helen. They have a victrola and wonderful records. 

1914. 
Sat. Came home. Hated to leave. Letter from Dore. Also Evey and Abs. We have the prettiest calf and cutest puppy. 
Mother & I took a walk tonight. Brought Eileen & Milton something. 

1915. 
I like the Alvarado so much. Such good things to eat, & a private bath. Went to Catalina Island. Had a lovely time. Saw 
the seals. 

1916. 
Breakfast. Theme. [...]. Studied for quiz which didn't come off. Libe. Letter from home. More libe. Dom. Econ. Bought 
Leacock. Organ recital Chacona's. 

1917. 
Oh, I like it fine over break & I love my work. My room is so nice & Mrs. Spencer & Miss Tahr are lovely. Only I'll 
never get along as well as Grace Wingate & Mr. Merriam doesn't like me, I fear. 


July 19 

Saturday. 

1913. 
My trunk hasn't come, but I'm not surprised, because my trunk never does come. We went out in a canoe on the lake. Its 
so pretty. Wessie caught a racoon in a trap. 

1914. 
Sunday. Nothing special happened today, I think. 

1915. 
Today we left Los Angeles & arrived in San Diego. Its such a brisk little place. The Keystone is awful. Went on an 

S.S.T. to Pt. Loma & La Jolla. 
1916. 
Miss Babbitt says I must read "Major Barbara", its so funny. To see Mabel Taliaffero. To hear Helen Allen Hunt. To 
Chacona's I spend too much money. 

1917. 
Oh, dear I wish I didn't know how to play crochet and Bridge! and the ukelele & tennis & billiards & understood tennis. 
I don't know a thing, damn it! I think boys are sweet, they're so horrid and yet I don't think they really are. All the things 
I can do are fix my hair & eat & sew & thats why people don't continue to like me. I'm so melancholy, & quess I must 
have worked too hard. Jimmy James laughs just like Abie. 


July 20 

1913. 
Heard from Marion, Gladys, Margery, and Hazel, and papa. We went berrying and I saw a nasty green snake. Tonight 
the porcupine got caught in the trap and we went over for Harry. Oh, his voice is so sweet, and when we got back, the 
porcupine was gone. 

1914. 
Monday. Went in town with mother. Saw adorable wraps in Myers for $4.98. Got a saddle and bridle and saddle-cloth. 
Marion came out with me and we slept on the piazza. Went to Castleton in the evening. 

1915. 
Went to Coronado beach & in swimming. Great, Exposition. Electriquette, "The Clansman". I had the best time at 
Skiwankie I ever had. 

1916. 
No mail this morning. Mr. Barley spoke on Poe. Mr. Foster isn't as tremendously attractive as he was. Mr. Miles acted 
peculiarly. I am covered with ink-splotches. 

1917. 
The others sit below-stairs but Mac sits in his room. Oh dear I just know he has millions of girls. He's not for the likes 
o'me. He'd look so cute in kilts! Went to Proctors. I hate hen parties! Wish Jimmy didn't remind me so much of A.B. 
Worked hard. The [slide] rule is fierce. Gee us girls are overworked and underfed. Haven't seen Merriam. Got a letter 
from G.C. & a postal from Julie. She's a nut! The Draft. 


July 21 

Monday. 

1913. 
Thank goodness my trunk has come. We had Welsh rarebit for supper. I took my first lesson. Guess I'm a bonehead. We 
have a fire tonight. Killed potato bugs this morning. Wrote to Harrison. 

1914. 
Got a postal from Gussie this morning. Marion and I read "Cap'n Stormfield's Visit to Heaven". Just as we started for 
the matinee an awful storm came up but it cleared eventually by the power of praises. Guy is tall and good looking. 

1915. 
Went to Mexico. Long, hot ride. 30 minutes there. Got stuck .75 cents for a .15 cents handerkerchief. Sent four postals 
with queer stamps. 

1916. 
Aggie went to Cayuga. I read all afternoon. Had such fun. In the evening went to Cornell M.P.s with Louise. She picked 
up a professor. 

1917. 
I want to get a gingham dress & a thin dress & a waist but I can't cause Fleishman's is closed when I go home. I have a 
time check number now. Went to Albany. Saw "The Haunted Pajamas", good supper & pretty flowers. 


July 22 

1913. 
Mama went home. Tonight Miss Haight and Helen and I took Harry's gun over to him. Poor Harry was sick dear lad 
coming back we saw a mink. Miss Haight said it looked like a horse and I almost died, I laughed so hard. 

1914. 
The play was adorable yesterday and I came out on the fire car and saw Mildred [Mould]. The saddle is too small. I 
went for a ride with Guy and Marie last night. My first lesson with the [Hup] today. [Maxixed] with Guy. 

1915. 
Reached Madera. From there went through arid country to Grub Gulch & their Miami Lodge. The Big Trees. Reached 
Wawona. Nice Place. 

1916. 
Oh dear I'm not having a bit good time. I've never been so unhappy. I'm just a prune. I thought so last summer, & now I 
know it. Aggie fills my ear with consolation but I'm just miserable. 

1917. 
Sunday. Gee its hot! Talk about [...] fireless cookers. They're not in it with this weather. Papa brought us up via 
Loudonville, & thru the Union Grounds. 


July 23 

Wednesday. Rainy. 

1913. 
Today we went fishing. Miss Haight caught two fishes that were too small to keep, and when I got one on my line he 
stuck under a lily pad and broke the line. That was an ermine we saw last night. 

1914. 
Today I just read and sewed. I did some on my towel and it looks fine. I have a cold. My legs were so short yesterday 
they wouldn't reach the pedals. Why specify? I love it, though. 

1915. 
Got to Camp [Cr...]. A nice place but hot, phew! There is a dance hall, and out door swimming tank & agoda-fount. 
Walked to Happy Isles. 

1916. 
Wrote to Meg & Ev and Anna [Halls]. Went to the Unitarian Church with Louise. Went to Dom Econ. Went to Forest 
Inn & to Quaile's concert. 

1917. 
Monday. I am awfully worried. Today I went over some of the lists I made out when I first came and they were nearly 
all wrong, the method was all right, they were just careless mistakes, mostly of mills. I don't know what to do. I suppose 
I shall have to go over them all. Canoeing with Mac & Jimmy. 


July 24 

Thursday. Rainy. 

1913. 
Oh dear we thought our mail was going to be brought out and it never came. I think they were mean. 

1914. 
I'm so excited about tomorrow. In town today. Went to Golden Pee-wee this afternoon with Dot and Marion. Postals 
from Harriett and Marion. Dot starts at 4 A.M. tomorrow for Portland. 

1915. 
Still at Camp [Crorry]. Went in Swimming. Went to Mirror Lake & saw the Sun Rise. Walked to the village after 
supper. I love it here. 

1916. 
Mon. Went down-town. Got shampoo. Ag & I have made a vow not to go out to eat, unless taken, til next Sunday. 

1917. 
Tuesday. I can finish checking all that work that I may have done wrong, that is, all the work that I've done so far, by 
Wednesday. I think thats what I'd better do. I hate to be such an ass. Did over some of my work & the rest is right I 
think. Now, until they confront me with a flagrant error I shall not worry. 


July 25 

1913. 
Got seven letters and four postals. Three cheers! I've written to Don, Marion and Marge. Oh, I met Don today. He's a 
handsome brute. 

1914. 
Came up in the car to Olympus. Started at 7 o'clock from Top'not and got Guy at his house, then Uncle Will at 
Schenectady. The roads were good except in ally so, except a detour by Schenectady. We had dinner at Warrensburg. 
Went through Saratoga, Corinth, Lake George and Chestertown. Miss Shaw, Doc, and Grace met us. Schroon Lake. 
Beautiful but hot. 

1915. 
Miss Scudder went on a long hike. We were going today but decided to stay. I read mags all the time. I'm as bad as 
Cordy & Marion. 

1916. 
Tue. Studied in lib. this evening doing that beastly [M...]. The lib-man tried to be fresh & was funny. 

1917. 
Letter from Irene! Wonderful! She sailed on July 2nd. I don't know when her letter was mailed. There is a man next 
door watching so I can't get dressed. I don't like Mr. Taylor. Awfully hot today. Got a check from papa. Mr. Merriam is 
a dear. Doris and Mrs. Bullard were over. 


July 26 

Saturday. Beautiful. 

1913. 
Helen's father and mother arrived today. She didn't know a thing about it and all she said was "My mama". We told her 
Nancy was coming. Heard from Kid. Such a cute letter. 

1914. 
Schroon Lake. I think I was very energetic today. This morning I went to church with papa. The Olympians took up a 
collection and got $1.00. We saw Mr. Carpenter and William Phelps in church. The text was "He who hath a near let 
him hear". Went in swimming. Some people went up to Schroon. Read "V.V.S.". Wrote a letter. Boys over in P.M. and 
evening. 

1915. 
Today went on to El Portal and had a swell dinner. John is an insufferable pig. Took the sleeper. Cold night. I dislike 
sleepers, & upper berths. 

1916. 
Wed. Ag & I escaped from [durance] vile. We went to see Ethel Barrywine in "The Kiss of Hate". Then got sodies. 
Studied fierce hard in lib. at night. 

1917. 
Tonight Mr. James asked me to go canoeing but he thought it was going to rain so we didn't go and it didn't rain. Mac 
Donald refused to go. Oh dear he is so cute, I wish he liked me. I like Jimmy because I think he does. I feel sorry for 
him, the maternal feeling. Bought "Oh Johnny" for Doris. Its so hot I have [prickly] heat. Poor Mac Donald changing 
rooms! 


July 27 

Sunday. Lovely. 

1913. 
Don was down yesterday. He looked stunning. This morning Miss Haight and I went out in the canoe, and it was 
perfect. This afternoon we went up to Quincey Scott's. 

1914. 
This morning we went down to Pottersville to meet Miss Golden but missed her. Had a nice ride nevertheless. In the 
afternoon Papa, Mama, Miss Knower and I went around the Lake in the "Evelyn". We had a fine time. Saw the boys up 
at Schroon Lake village. We, Uncle Will, Miss Golden and I went out in the boat to watch the beautiful sunset tonight. 
The boys came here and then went on to the hotel. 

1915. 
Arrived in S.F. Its a wonderful place. Don't like the hotel very much. S.S.T. Exposition. Oh, it is marvelous! 

1916. 
Went down-town . Walked both ways. Saw Billie Burke & Theda Bara. Went to Christiance. Saw Rose-bud again. 
Went to recital. 

1917. 
Went to Doris's. Oh, dear it seemed just wonderful to see real people again. Johnny is nice. Evvie sweet, very tired. 
Doris adorable. All the Bullards sweet. Got home alone at 11.45. The girls & Jimmy went to meet me but missed me. 
Mac is away. Its so good to be independent. Johnny brought us down to Ballston & I treated the crowd to sodas. Fun! 


July 28 

1913. 
It has rained all day. We just walked over to Cassie's and while we were there Cassie yelled out "Oh, ma! the war's 
begun!" It turned out to be the war in China. I am reading Lewis Rand. I didn't get any mail today. Tomorrow is the day 
of joy and gladness. I hope it doesn't rain. We heard the porcupine last night. 

1914. 
Tueday. Today we went up to Schroon Lake village in the automobile. I saw Marge Taft on the way back. Up there we 
got some postals and a pitcher and some eats. Its a pretty little place with some lovely hotels and a nice store. Tonight I 
went out in the boat with Len. Ed is so funny. He tried to get rid of Miss Russell's. Mr. White [...]. 

1915. 
The Key Trolley Trip through Oakland, Berkeley, Alameda, & Piedmont. Saw the University. Had a good lunch at the 
Key Route Inn. Saw Mrs. Patrick Campbell. 

1916. 
Arrow Collar man sat two seats from me in Psych Read this afternoon. Agnes had a mysterious date tonight. Met 
Louise's brother. Went to movies. Oh, God, send me a man! 

1917. 
Went to Albany and met Marion, Ev, & Dore at the Washington. We went to the Grand and the man sang "Oh, 
Johnny!". Out to the country. Lonesome for Jimmy. 


July 29 

1913. 
Don and Mrs. McChesney were down today. Don and I went out in the canoe sometime. His sister went up tonight. She 
isn't at all pretty. He wanted me to go out in the launch but there wasn't time. Alas! 

1914. 
Today we went in swimming. Tonight it was cold and we had a fire. We went up [Suderbrook] today and mama fell 
down and most broke her camera. We came out by the boys camp. The boys came over tonight. Jack had an awful cold 
and had to go out and gargle every minute. Len had his fortune told and got quite worried. We did stunts. Ed was so 
funny. 

1915. 
Went around the bay & then to the Exposition. Went through the fine arts building & some of the other buildings. 
Hawaii was wonderful. 

1916. 
Slept late. Letter from Gert. Ag went fo Enfield. To Wistaria Garden & poor movies. Ag went to dancing class. I wish I 
had a "friend". Lamont [M...] is here with a nice girl. 

1917. 
I can't account for two dollars of my money. Isn't that the limit? Jimmy isn't feeling too good, poor lad. We aren't going 
to get the front room. Sheet iron is here. I hate Mc Donald. Ugh! 


July 30 

1913. 
Went fishing and caught some fish. Mr. Garit took me. Miss Parsons and Mrs. Robinson came. I haven't seen Don all 
day. Went in swimming at the Dam. 

1914. 
This P.M. I had the surprise of my life. Dot and Mar arrived on the scene. I was so glad to see them we went down to 
the vill and got rooms while Mr. And Mrs. came up here. Mar went in swimming. More fun! Then I went to the Watch 
Rock with them for dinner. [Peach-heart] waited on table. Oh, he's so cunning. The music for dancing was good and we 
stuck around and at last had some luck. I met the field-marshal. 

1915. 
This morning cousin Will came to see me. We went to Mt. Tamalpais. This evening to Chinatown. It was so fascinating. 
I loved it, so queer. 

1916. 
Sun. Went down to a good breakfast. A terribly hot day. Went to the Unitarian Church & saw Cass. Wrote ten letters. 
Aggie left for New York on the 10.50. 

1917. 
Jimmy and I went canoeing. I'm afraid we were very rude. I didn't do much work today. We had a lesson in the slide 
rule. Jimmy has lent me his. Ruth Leonard came. Mr. Merriam told him I was going to succeed. I hope to God he was 
right. 


July 31 

1913. 
Walter and Betty went up the [Flow] this afternoon fishing, and they telephoned that they're going to stay all night. I 
went over to Cassie's with Helen this afternoon. I wish Don would come down. I guess he doesn't like me very much 
even if he was so sweet. 

1914. 
Yesterday we went up to Schroon Lake in the morning in the motor boat. I saw Marge Taft. Guy is very attentive to 
Miss Golden. Today we all went in swimming. Tonight I went to the moonlight with Otto. Miss Shaw was chaperone. 
In the A.M. we went over to Taylor's. It was the loveliest old trumble down place. The boys and Harriett and Miss 
golden played tennis. I sewed and finished one end of my towel. 

1915. 
This morning arose late, praise be! Shopped & had hair done. Went to Exposition. Did the zone. Saw Helen Winter. 
She's so married. Had lunch at the most delicious place imaginable. Tonight heard the [tord] Band & saw the pageant. 
Helen said she was going to ask me to dinner. I hope. 

1916. 
Mon. Wasted my evening terribly. Went to see Miss Babbitt then stayed in Louises until eleven. Helen is a scream. 
Went to Chacona's. 

1917. 
Tue. The most awful thing happened today. I don't see how I can ever go into that office again but I suppose I'll have to. 
To Humphreys tonight. 


August 1 

1913. 
It has been rainy today and we couldn't go to the Lake as unexpected to Beastly luck! I hope I hear from Kid or someone 
tonight. Mr Dan Arnum is coming out with the mail. I'm going to take a nap, if I ever get started. Don is going down 
tomorrow. 

1914. 
Sat. This has been one big day. I stayed at the hotel last night and saw Otto at breakfast. Also Arnold. Then Miss Shaw 
and I came up. We went in swimming. We wanted to make the 1.30 boat so all we had for dinner was bread and butter 
and water. The water was awfully rough when we started. Len's people came. Dance at the hotel tonight. We all slept 
out tonight. No mail. 

1915. 
This morning I arose late and had a delicious breakfast at the cafeteria. In the morning I repacked my trunk. We had 
luncheon at Haas's. Tonight my cousin from Seattle came to call. I took her in the little reception room which smells as 
though it adjoined a garbage pile and presently a horde of people came in. Heard Billy Sunday. Dinner at St. Francis. 

1916. 
Tue. Its great to stay up in the evening but its greater to go to bed! I have a feeling of peace. Got 85 in Tennyson & B, 
B, & B, in Psych. Letter from Ag. 

1917. 
Wednesday. Tonight we all went up to Mrs. Humphreys. Sheet iron is cute and Jimmy is so funny. I love him. He's 
going away. 


August 2 

1913. 
Don went down this morning and I had a glimpse of his sweet, sweet face. Also tonight. I got letters from papa, Kid and 
Marion. I haven't felt good today. 

1914. 
Sunday. Stormy and rough but not very rainy. Ed and I started for the vill to go to a game but it had busted up when we 
got there. Otto and Arnold stung me, all right. I read, etc. Miss Shaw was up here last night and today. The Airds were 
here tonight. Uncle Will and Miss Golden are going down with Mr. Aird tomorrow morning. William and Millum here 
for supper. 

1915. 
I am fully convinced that I have no character. Cousin Will brought me over to Oakland. Their house is darling. I think 
Kathryn's husband is awfully nice. Doris and I went to Helen's to lunch today. She has the cunningest baby. He's only 
three months old and just adorable. She is exactly the same as ever. Her sister is sweet. 

1916. 
Wed. So bored all morning. Letters from Jo Palmer & Cordy. In P.M. saw Billie Burke & Charlie. In evening Anna 
Fries and I went to the one act plays at the Conservatory. 

1917. 
Thursday. Jimmy and I went to Proctors. He laughed so hard at "Silver Threads Among the Gold" he almost busted up 
the show. 


August 3 

1913. 

1914. 
Today papa and Lee surprised us by coming up in the automobile. I went down to the hotel but Arnold had gone to bed. 
I danced a Nantucket with Otto. I asked him to go autoing with us tomorrow afternoon and he said they would. We went 
over to Taylor's this afternoon and the man said we had ruined his court. Rude pig! 

1915. 
Today Kathryn and I went to the Fair. I saw "Werty" and Margery Woods. The other day I saw the bossy Freshman in 
the pageants. We saw the birds & the kangaroos and we went through France, which is by far the most wonderful of the 
buildings, and Australia & the Phillipines and Massachusetts, which is the most wonderful of the State buildings I think, 
and Hawaii and we watched them dance in the 1915 Con. California building. It was more fun. Some of them were such 
roudies. The California building is wonderful & simply immense. We saw Art Smith fly. He flew up and up and up and 
then he looped the loop and did spirals until my heart was in my mouth, or wherever it is it goes when it leaves its 
accustomed camping ground. Doris & John went up in an aeroplane with Christofferson out by Cliff House yesterday. 

1916. 
Ag got home last night. Had a worse time. Slept this afternoon. No letters. Studied tonight. Ag went to Wagner concert. 
I have to write three themes. 

1917. 
Jimmy, Sheet-iron and I went canoeing. A wonderful night and a peach of a moon. Then we went to Quinns and had 2 
sodas! Gosh! I like Jimmy. 


August 4 

1914. 
Tonight I went down to the hotel with Ed who then left me for Miss Russell's company. I wonder if he's fonder of her 
than he is of me. I finished "Northborough Cross". I lay down from after dinner until six but couldn't sleep. Ed was so 
silly when I asked him to come out and see me some Sunday. Otto was most attentive tonight. Arnold is a boob. 

1915. 
Today, oh today did I spend at the Exposish with the beautiful Helen. She is exactly the same as ever, looks the same, 
talks the same, and everything. I don't see why a year should change her anyway, even if it was a married year. We did 
the palaces, mostly and she showed me slews of interesting things. She is a lamb. If I could be only one hundredth as 
nice I'd be satisfied. She wants me to go to a dance Saturday night. And I'll meet Todd! We had lunch in the California 
building and Dora Stevens came up and spoke to Helen. Poor Helen, she got so tired. She is so lovely, I'm glad she has 
such a nice "man"! She was just keen about all the Social Hygiene stuff, and Hookworm, and patent medicines. I almost 
believe she's inclined to be a high-brow. I must confess she didn't look as well, as to dress, today, as I have seen her 
look, but she never was a stickler i.e. the old brown wrapper. 

1916. 
Not quite so bored in class. Read Browning all P.M. Letters from Ann Moore & Ann Hobbs. Went to "Whispering 
Smith" with Louise tonight. She is a dear. 

1917. 
Saturday. Katrina came up. Had lunch at [Sirkers]. Went down to Albany and to Proctors. Katrina is a peach. I hope she 
comes. 


August 5 

1913. 
This afternoon I went out fishing with Walter and Miss Parsons. Meanwhile Don and Doris arrived. We came home and 
I went out again with Don. He brought me a box of Kibbes from Luzerne. 

1914. 
Slept out last night. It was fierce cold night before last. Such good salad for dinner. Grace is showing the Misses Foster 
around. Letters from Abie and Anna day before last. Oh, Ed is so nice! So good natured, he'd make an ideal husband. He 
left today and I gave him a birthday present. He kissed me good-bye. Had a miserable night last night. Dreamed Kid 
was dead. 

1915. 
Thursday. Today I had a real thrill. Tonight rather. I went to the TIKA dance at the hotel Oakland with Jack Clark. He's 
awfull nice. My evening consisted of a lot of men and Mr. Easterly. Oh, I loved him so. And I'll never, never see him 
again. Oh, dear. 

1916. 
Sat. Oh dear I eat too many sundaes & go to too many movies, exemplary as my life may be in other respects. When I 
see the dirty people that go to the movies. A woman was nursing her babe near Agnes. 

1917. 
Sunday. A nice, long, quiet day in the country. Then up here. Tonight the men saw me in pantomime through the 
curtain. Oh, dear I wish Jimmy were here to protect me. I'll be gone when he comes back. 


August 6 

Wednesday. 

1913. 
Walter and Betty have gone up to the Lake. Dore was going to meet them at 10 o'clock at the dock. I had my seance this 
afternoon. 

1914. 
It took us just seven hours to come down today. We had dinner in Saratoga, and everybody was going to the races. It 
was so lively and thrilling. When I got home I found letters from Anna Hobbs, Marion Scudder and Lester! Ye Gods! 
Saw everybody to say good-bye except Bloodhound. I had such a good time last night dancing with Sammie. Arnold is 
adorable. Jack is a dear. 

1915. 
Friday I went to the baker's with Casey in the morning, in the P.M. we had a party. Such nice ladies. In the evening we 
went to a farewell party for Casey & Dwight. I like George & Jack so and Fletch is perfectly adorable even if he didn't 
say good-bye to me. We danced at the dancing masters conclave. I had a [verry] pleasant day. 

1916. 
Up to Sheldrake, at the other end of the lake, on the boat. It was so cool & nice. I adore Helen & Ola & Louise. Louise 
& I are thick, now. 

1917. 
Monday. Lunch at Lyons. Postal from Marion. Buckie is coming to visit her. I miss Jimmy. He is so nice and safe and 
sensible and funny. To Quinns tonight with Sheet-iron. 


August 7 

1914. 
Am reading "On the Eve" by Turgenev. Today Mom and I went in to town. I had a bath and a shampoo. We did lots of 
shopping and I got my saddle. I telephoned Anna and she says Miss Camp is in town. Marge is at Tupper Lake. Papa, 
Lee, Eileen and myself went to Garrisons tonight and I joined the Country Club. All they have is a tennis court. It is 
quite hot. Wrote to Mare and Miss Russell. Got her things today. 

1915. 
Sat. Tonight was the dance and oh, I met the nicest people. Casey went to the Masque and Helen didn't come and didn't 
come. Finally she telephoned. Dwight took me out. He's awfully nice. Well I met Lloyd Myers and I never met such a 
nice man in my life. He was so clever and interesting and silly and cute. I just adore him. Miriam said he liked me. I 
loved him. 

1916. 
Mon. Studied 9 1/2 hours today. Classes, conference, lib, lib. Bailey Read. Hope I can pass Unusual Mind. Fierce hot. 

1917. 
Tue. I can scarcely bear Jimmy's absence. Tonight Hunk called and we went down to that awful place Jimmy took me 
and to Quinns where we did not get a free soda. 


August 8 

1913. 
Donald came down this afternoon and we went up and took a ride in the launch. It was dandy. Challis Gore arrived. I 
heard from K. Shelley. Carolyn knows Bill's Mt. Holyoke friend. 

1914. 
This morning I went to E. Greenbush with papa. We saw a West Virginia car. I cranked up. It was awfully hot today. 
Eileen was devilish. I sewed and read. Tried to read Debs "Socialism and Unionism". Two postals from Evey. Sent 
parcel to Miss Russell and letter to Mare at Lake Dunmore. Ride with Lee tonight in the buckboard. It looked like a 
thunder-shower. Lovely night. 

1915. 
Sun. Today Kathryn took me down to Palo Alto to see Cousin Louise & the University. Both were fine & I had a lovely 
time. Tonight George Clarke took me to Church. 

1916. 
Tue. God be praised! Its raining. Suggestions for improvements in Sage, meal bells, & a mail chute. I will think of 
others later. I'm a poor lone female. 

1917. 
Wed. Jimmy came back! We were just coming back when we saw him. He was as funny as ever, why not? We went to 
Proctors & Quinns, good old stuff. 


August 9 

1913. 
This afternoon Mrs. Garit, Helen and I went over to Van Arnums to telephone the McChesneys not to come tomorrow. 
The little kitten was eating a snake. My basket is progressing rapidly. Got a package from Kid. 

1914. 
Sunday. Today I expected Ed and went down to the two o'clock car to meet him, as I hadn't any card from him. He 
didn't come but Abie did on the half past two. I read "The Inside of the Cup" while waiting. Abie was a dear. Looked so 
nice. We got a lemon at McDonoughs. I led Buck and took Abie out to see Pat Nead's. When we got home I showed him 
the pigs and Smith and my saddle. He liked my hat and said my letters were funny. Down in auto after supper. We saw a 
real live deer. 

1915. 
Monday. Today I left. Kathryn & Dwight saw me off. I bet they were glad [to] too. Had a rather uneventful trip, fierce 
hot. Not for the likes of me. 

1916. 
Wed. Went to Enfield with Miss Babbit, Sophia, Mr. Lee, Mr. Chen, & Mr. Ma. They are all so nice, I like them very, 
very much. Lawn fete tonight. 

1917. 
Thursday. Jimmy left. He came to the office to say good-bye. Grace says they're going to begin asking us questions 
soon. Heaven help me! To Proctors tonight & a swell bill. 


August 10 

1913. 
Mr. Robinson and Bess Pallati just arrived in Mr. Robinson's car. His remarks on the road and place are killing. Mrs. 
Garit heard the automobile coming. Miss Pallati has style all right. 

1914. 
Monday. It was a fierce hot day. I crocheted some on a chimney-string. I wonder whether it is of more benefit to read 
the enduringly good books or to spend my time on the war news! I can't seem to be interested in the war news and I am 
in the others. The others are about give a fuller view of the really big things of life but the war is big, is vital is a big 
thing. I'm ashamed to be so ignorant of what is going on but I'm too lazy to inform myself. 

1915. 
Tuesday. Continued uneventful. A fat man spoke to me, also a little man, but I squelched them. I'm having a rare time 
writing. 

1916. 
Bored in classes. Mr. Monroe hit me on the hand. Bought S.E.P. I am so scared of psych. exams. Frieda did my hair & 
nails. Tonight met Betty Howie, movie actress with International. Went to movies. 

1917. 
Friday. The light has gone out of my life. Tonight, to take the stigma off, I went to Albany and saw Marion & Beckie. 
We went to the Knicherbocker for dinner. 


August 11 

1913. 
Walter and Betty and Helen went home today. It was cold last night as the Arctic regions. I heard from Marion and 
Marge today and got the Prophecy. Its killing, simply rich. My plague is fine. 

1914. 
Today I went into town in the morning with mother. Papa took us down to Rensselaer. I went to Anna's to lunch. Miss 
Peckham was there and we went to the theatre afterwards. There was a terrible thunder-storm. The play was punk. Harry 
Carroll composer of "By the Sea" came out and sang. Saw Dot, El, and Janet down-street. Got Stevenson's letters from 
the [Cil]. Took 5.45 car and Lee met us. 

1915. 
Wed. After we left North Platte today I noticed how much nicer everything looked. So rich and green. Oh, I love the 
East so much better than the West. 

1916. 
I can't think of anything but Frieda. She was so lovely and had the most beautiful smile. She is German. Oh, what a nut I 
am! 

1917. 
Saturday. Went over to Doris'. John met me. So good to see Ann! Went to the race. I lost a dollar on Hank O'Day. At 
night went to see Shelley Hull & Phoebe Foster in "The Lasso". Doris is wearing her ring. 


August 12 

1913. 
This morning they went down to pay Mr. Winslow, after Mrs. Haight went and had a dandy hay ride. We went up to 
McChesneys in the afternoon and Don was as seraphic and alluring as ever. Doris is dear. I love her. Charlotte 
Fredericks is cute, too. 

1914. 
Wednesday. Today we went in and pooled around and came right out again. Went to Sullivan's and to the plumbers. 
They were here in the P.M. They're fixing the Ridge Road. Mr. Elliot is so cute. I went for a ride in the evening. One 
woman yelled "what is it?" and roared laughing. I wore my bloomers. Letters from Miss Russell and a fat one from 
Mare. 

1915. 
I've made the blob of a life time. Hire bought me a drink & then [Follously] asked me to dance and when I'd gotten a 
few steps I went back. 

1916. 
I am so hurt & mortified & humiliated that I haven't gotten a man up here I could die of shame. I know I'll be an O.m. 
Oh, dear! 

1917. 
Sunday. Cordy came last night. This morning went for a walk with Bing. This afternoon motored to Sagamore. Eve 
came & took her train from Schenectady. 


August 13 

1913. 
My seance was interrupted by the arrival of Henry and the mail. Challis left when he got a telephone that his mother is 
seriously ill. We went down to the village and I sent vulgar postals to everybody. We walked home. I got a postal from 
Harriett. 

1914. 
We went to town today. Papa was going to give me a lesson and had made some wooden pedals but I couldn't reach yet. 
Miss Hannahs came to the house, out here for dinner and we took her down to N. Chatham in the P.M. to see Miss Peck. 
The loveliest old house and most delightful china. We went for a row on the creek. Miss Hurlburt and Miss Wendell 
were there. Nice drive. 

1915. 
Fri. I haven't the vaguest what we did today. Only Chicago is big and dirty and the people are all rotten. I love it but I 
wouldn't want to live here. 

1916. 
Walked to Church & back. Studied afternoon & evening. I am so tired. If I could just see Frieda once more, just once 
more, but I never will again. 

1917. 
Monday. Oh, dear, today we were given to the section heads. I got Mr. Sneed. The handbook isn't very intelligible to 
me, no matter how hard I try to understand it. 


August 14 

1914. 
Fri. Mother is rocking the baby to sleep. I had a letter from Ed. today, a sweet one. One from Evey, too. She writes such 
nice letters. Ed is coming out Sunday. Dr. Munson came out today to see about some glasses. Eileen was delighted with 
the little dog. She was pretty bad today. Lee and mama went over and had [Bu...] [s...]. Storm tonight and polarized 
light. Finished "The inside of the cup" and began Stevenson's letters. 

1915. 
Sat. This afternoon we went over to the Kells' apartment house. It was the loveliest drive. I think Chicago is so prettily 
located right on the lake front. Tonight we went to the tent. Williard got me John Ross, who was rather nice. He is going 
to Cornell in the fall. He knows Ruth Allen in Evanston. 

1916. 
Mon. Sensation of studying. The family is coming. I sho'am glad. I will be glad to get away. I'm not going to Louises. 

1917. 
Tuesday. Worse & more of it. Not a thing to do all day except a little pricing. Mr. Sneed [grines] us. Cordy came 
tonight, also the others. I do like John. 


August 15 

1914. 
Sat. Today I got a letter from Marge. She's having a glorious time at Tupper Lake. Judson Talmadge is there. And 
Signa. In the afternoon I rode over to McDonoughs and took back the lemon I borrowed last Sunday. A lovely big dog 
came to our house and stayed all the morning. He found his master when he went with me in the afternoon. Had a 
wonderful ride. They're fixing the road. 

1915. 
Sun. Aunt Emma was tired this morning so Uncle Bob and I went over with Mr. Kell & Williard to Kelshore. Then we 
went to the Zoo. Uncle Bob is the nicest man. I wonder if I can ever live with a man? I can't imagine any man ever 
wanting me to. No man has ever been crazy about me. I guess anyone would tire of me, I'm so mousey. In swimming in 
P.M. 

1916. 
Tue. Took my Memory & Learning exam. Studied fierce hard on unusual mind. Got a postal from mother on the way. 

1917. 
Oh, dear, last year I knew something. I'm so terribly discouraged. I can understand now how mean men are to co-eds. 
They just laugh at us all the time. I hope Jimmy won't mind. We went out with Barney. 


August 16 

1914. 
Today Ed came out. I met him down by Prospect Heights. We went for a ride out the Schodack Mills road. We had 
supper on the piazza. He waited until the boats went down and then we took him to Rensselaer in the bus. He's coming 
out to see Miss Russel Tuesday night. I'm so crazy for her to come. Haven't heard from [here] her. 

1915. 
Mon. This morning we stayed home and I ironed and washed and so forth. In the afternoon we went down-street. I 
bought Eileen a doll. Aunt Emma got a bag and a sweater. We had tea in Carson, Pirie, Scott, & Co. In the evening we 
had a kimona party and looked at all her old pictures. More fun. 

1916. 
Wed. Took all my exams. & am a wreck. Family arrived. We all went to Mrs. Stone's for dinner. Mr. Ma called on 
Agnes tonight. 

1917. 
Tonight we went to Proctors. Not a very good bill, but I laughed some. Loved the movie. Am still discouraged. 


August 17 

1914. 
Monday. Mother and I went in to town today and I took Anna's umbrella up. Frances Kellogg had Dot to lunch at the 
Bronze Sand-piper and I and Miss Russell. Letters from Miss Russell. Abie went to the Grand with them. Great! Saw Ed 
and Arnold. 

1915. 
Tue. This morning we started out but only got as far as Aunt Emma's apartment. I met Mrs. Stevens and she was awfully 
nice and southern. This afternoon we went to the University and to Jackson Park and were going in the Field Museum 
but it was closed. Too tired to go out tonight. 

1916. 
Thurs. We left about 11 o'clock. Had lunch at a terrible hole. Got to Cooperstown about 9. Went to a crazy restaurant. 
Slept fine. 

1917. 
Friday. Today we saw Marion off & Dodie went to dinner & to "The Second Mrs. Tangueray" with us. Good time. 


August 18 

1914. 
Miss Russell came today. She is so dear. She loves everything and its so nice. Horrid weather. Ed came. We took him 
down in the automobile. Went to the M.P.'s and the Generals office this P.M. 

1915. 
Wed. This afternoon we went down-street and I bought mother a pitcher & father a tie. Then we went to the Art 
Institute. It is beautiful. In the evening we went to the Midway Gardens & picked up a Mr. Apple. He was a pippin. The 
Gardens are wonderful, so odd & fantastic. Mr. Wright, Evvie's architect designed them. The exhibition dancing was 
great. 

1916. 
Left early. Lovely ride, but hot. Lunched in Schenectady. Got home about 5. After dinner we went to town & to the 
McCntees. 

1917. 
Saturday. Lunch at Golden Robin. Saw Marion. The Grand. Funny man. Came out on car. Ann's intoxicated friend. To 
bed early. 


August 19 

1914. 
Letter from Mare and one from Ed. Miss Russell asked me to call her Gertrude. I think she's the loveliest person to have 
around. Took her up to Schenectady. 

1915. 
Thursday. This morning we didn't get out of breakfast until 10.30. How German of me to capitalize breakfast! We went 
for a little walk then. In the afternoon we walked around and took the big bus to Washington Park, which was beautiful. 
In the evening Mr. Napple came over and we danced. I had an awfully good time. Mr. Young danced with me. Follously 
didn't. Curses! I couldn't get to sleep. 

1916. 
Sat. Agnes & I went to town in the P.M. after a lunch of corned beef & cabbage. Went to Wolferts Roost. Pretty place & 
good food. Fierce hot. 

1917. 
Ann and I spent a quiet peaceful day in the country. We came up in the car this afternoon. I seem to have a cold and an 
insulated tooth. 


August 20 

1914. 
Oh the bliss of seeing Harrison yesterday! Never can be equalled in this world. A blinding thunder-storm. Postal from 
Abie in PO. Mama and I drove to Rensselaer. 

1915. 
This morning we, or I, got out of breakfast at 10.30. Aunt Emma had hers in bed. In the afternoon we walked down & 
saw the library and the Science church. In the evening Mrs. Kell & Aunt Emma and I went to the M.P.s across the way 
at the beach. 

1916. 
Sun. Agnes left this morning. Never have I known such heat. Didn't do anything special. Dot & Don called when we 
were all in bed. 

1917. 
Drunken brawl in the street. Saw McDonald tonight. Went to Proctors, after 20th Century, and Quinn's. No mail. 
Blobbed in office. 


August 21 

1914. 
Today, I read and sewed. Mama and I drove to Rensselaer. A man gave me some raw-hide to fix my crop. Oh, all this 
happened yesterday. Today we went to the fair and I got soaking wet. 

1915. 
Saturday. This morning the weather was not very nice but we took a walk. In the afternoon we walked to the Field 
Museum. The exhibits were fine. Tent with Mr. Young. 

1916. 
Mon. Mother & I went in town. Ann & Doris are coming tomorrow. It sho' is hot. Not much doing in the afternoon & 
evening. Hot, hot, hot. 

1917. 
Sheet-iron & Grace broke my bed and Mrs. Spenser gave Sheet-iron and awful bawling out. Cordy is going to be 
married Saturday. Letter from Dot. 


August 22 

1914. 
Today Abie came out. I was lying down. We played the new records "Nights of Gladness" and "High Jinks" and had 
light refreshments and danced. Mother and I went to town this morning. 

1915. 
Sunday. Went to the Fifth Church & saw Lydia Coonley. This afternoon we walked as far as the tent & sat there & 
debated on love, marriage, & children. 

1916. 
Tue. I went in at 3 to meet Doris but missed her. Shopped & went to Grand. Met her in station about 5. Met Ann & 
came out for supper. 

1917. 
Virgin wrote to Ann & said I had teased to get Ann here. Pig! I did nothing but look at handbooks today. Almost lost 
my mind. Sheet-iron & Mac had a girl out. 


August 23 

Saturday. Sehr kalt. 

1913. 
Today I wrote to Marion. I didn't get any mail. Mrs. Robinson went and we all hated to see her go. Mrs. Anderson and I 
had a little tango and pivot. The bride & groom went up. 

1914. 
Sun. Today I felt punk. Nothing happened either. I read until I thought my eyes would pop out of my head. Then I took 
pills until I went to bed. Drove with Lee in the morning. 

1915. 
Mon. I took the train this morning for home. Aunt Emma seemed to feel badly. The Michigan country was beautiful. No 
excitement. 

1916. 
Wed. There was a storm this afternoon that cooled off the atmosphere somewhat. Mrs. Thornton came out. Got my 
report. Thank heaven, I passed in everything. 

1917. 
I must stick this out and make a business of it. I'm going to read a chapter of Elecricity tonight, and study it hard! 


August 24 

1913. 
Mrs. Anderson is doing my hair in a very cute new style. We took a walk this afternoon, and the sunset was beautiful. 
The bride and groom went up yesterday. We went to Nature's Bath yesterday and today. 

1914. 
Mon. Gee, this is monotonous. Aunt Satie came this afternoon. She walked up because we didn't expect her. Got letters 
from Miss Russell and Evey. Went down to the station tonight. 

1915. 
Tue. Arrived in Albany at about 9 A.M. No one to meet me. They expected me at 11. I telephoned Ann & Mar. Dot was 
in an accident. 

1916. 
Thurs. To town. Dot telephoned and Marge & I & Skibo went up there. I sewed. They called me a prude. Tonight Don 
came out. He's so funny. 

1917. 
Decided not to make a business of it, but to quit, I hate the technical, mechanical part. I feel terribly about Ann. 


August 25 

1913. 
We went to the Fuller's dance and I danced the first set with [Len]. Oh, Gee! More fun and we couldn't stay a bit long. 
There was a drunken man and he asked Miss Parsons to dance. Miss Haight took a flash-light. 

1914. 
Tuesday. Today we went to New Lebanon. Sister Sarah didn't know me. Nobody did. We had dinner and bought some 
things in the store. We went to Pittsfield. We saw sisters Mazella, [Rosetta], and Leila and Sarah. Lovely day. 

1915. 
Wednesday. Today I went to town and in the afternoon Ann, Augusta, & I went to Brates. They're such a nice family, so 
happy & nice. 

1916. 
Fri. No mail. Started "Les Miserables". Sewed on a comfortable. Did the usual household chores. Very little excitement. 
Baker day. 

1917. 
Resigned. Mr. Patterson let me off easily, said I needn't come back at all. Mr. Sneed talked to me so nicely. I'm a skunk. 


August 26 

1913. 
Today I went over to Van Annums to get the mail and worked on my plague, and talked to Mrs. Fite from Albany while 
I worked. I got a letter and postal from Marge and a letter from Mama. It poured and Miss Haight and I slept in the 
house. 

1914. 
Today we went to the Watervliet Shakers. I got a sweet doll's hat. We went on up to Schenectady had lunched at 
Barney's and got Prof. and Mrs. Ripton and brought them down. Beautiful weather. Lunch nice. 

1915. 
Thursday. This morning I bought a black velvet hat and a mustard colored coat & went to a card party at Frances 
Kelloggs. Liked it. 

1916. 
Sat. Today I have had a sore throat just as I expected to have. Finished the comfortable. No mail. Read "The History of 
Mr. Polly" through. 

1917. 
Mother & father are vey much disappointed in me, I fear. Met Marie tonight & went over to Schenec. Mrs. Spencer 
gave us her bed to sleep in. 


August 27 

1913. 
Today we walked down to Fullers and visited the deserted fawns. Dottie was so scared of Miss Haights dress form she 
went into a panic. No mail today, although Frank McChesney went down. They printed pictures tonight. 

1914. 
Thursday. Today is THE BIG DAY. Abie and I rode out to Miss Peckham's for dinner. We went to Burmaghim's. Rode 
the ferry. Walked our horses back. He was so funny. We went a nice dirt [rode] road. Abie was so lame. I went to Ruth 
Miner's. 

1915. 
Friday. This morning we started at half past eight for Schenectady & got the Riptons. Lovely ride down but cold. Went 
for a ride down the river road. 

1916. 
In bed all day with a sore throat. Didn't eat much. Came in from piazza last night, to papa room. Later in guest-room. 

1917. 
Mon. It certainly seems nice not to be working. I went in & went to Anns. In the P.M. Virgin & I went to the [movi-s] 
movies. 


August 28 

1913. 
Last night we had a panic over an imaginary bug light which turned out to be a star. The Fuller boys and Arthur Baker 
were up on their horses this afternoon to hear the Victrola. [Fl...] went up to the Lake and I sent back a letter to mama. 

1914. 
Major Felton came last night. Today we all went down to Adelaide's. Sally was so cute and so was Herbert. We played 
pool and played the victrola and had lunch. It rained. Yesterday a postal from Miss Haight. 

1915. 
Saturday. Today we went to the Shakers. We saw sisters Katharine, Sarah & Mazella, and we walked up to the end of 
the village. It is lovely there. 

1916. 
Mon. Mama went to town. My throat much better. Read Colliers. Wish I had something more inspiring. Papa is doing 
weeds. 

1917. 
Tue. Ann & I came out. We went to "The Slacker". I loved it. I love Emily Stevens. She is so natural! It was a good 
picture. 


August 29 

1914. 
Saturday. Aunt Satie went home today. No mail for anybody. Tonight Major and I played tricks and cards. It was a 
frightful day, cloudy and rainy. I'm a beast not to write Elinor. 

1915. 
Sunday. Abie was here yesterday when I wasn't here. We did nothing today. It was rainy and cold all day. The Millers 
were here last night and they say there is dancing Saturdays at the East Greenbush Country Club and exhibition dancing 
Thursdays, and there's tennis and roller skating too. I wonder if Papa & I still belong. 

1916. 
Tue. Went over to Schenectady about ten. Ruth got a delicious dinner. Went to Marion's. In evening Mar, Dot, Marge, 
Mrs. S. Ruth, Anna, Marion & myself went to the M.P.'s & then had ice cream & birthday cake. 

1917. 
Wed. Ann out here. Horrid rainy day. We read, knitted & made gooey candy. Poor Ann she always strikes foul weather 
here. 


August 30 

1914. 
Mr. and Mrs. Sullivan and James Beattie came out for the day and James is going to stay all night so as to see the boats 
go down. The Rensselaer just went up. Major is so funny. He's been doing tricks. He and I took a drive. 

1915. 
Monday. Today Mother & I went to town with Lee to get the radiator fixed. We shopped & ate sandwiches for lunch. 
Saw Marion and all the wedding dresses. Mrs. Scudder's is blue and the prettiest I ever saw. Marions & Ruth's are pink. 
Bessies is lovely white net, & white satin, & silver lace, with a dutch cap of silver lace. I guess she'll look lovely. 

1916. 
Wed. Two days gone like a flash. Road to Slingerlands with Marion. Shampoo. Marge's for lunch. Embroidered. Saw 
David Skinner. Came out. 

1917. 
Thur. Today went in to town with Anna. Went there for lunch. In the afternoon she, Marion, & I went to the Grand. 
Wonderful bill. 


August 31 

1914. 
Got letters from Evvie, Ann, and Arnold today. Marion came out on the 10 car and we drove down to Schodack 
Landing but didn't find Gussie Crane. We stopped at the W.B.Jone's coming back. Lovely day. Arnold's letter was cute. 

1915. 
This morning we took mama to Rensselaer. I sewed this morning. This afternoon we took the Riptons home. Papa is 
playing cards, Lee is studying, & mama is sewing. 

1916. 
Thur. Got frantic letter from Dore. Went to town. Lunch at Washington. Met Ann after going shopping with Marion. 
Came out on Pittsfield bus. 

1917. 
Fri. In to town today. Bought tickets for the Masquerade Saturday afternoon, but Ann Moore has invited me to go to Sea 
Gate over Labor Day with her. Goody! Goody! Goody! 


September 1 

1914. 
Today I went in with Papa who began work. In the afternoon Mare, James, Major and I went to the Grand. The bill was 
good. I got a letter from Abie and postal from Mar. The crowd is coming out Friday. 

1915. 
Wed. Went to town with papa. Mother & I shopped & bought material for a dress. Abie called while I was out. I 
borrowed a book from Charlotte. 

1916. 
Fri. Started out gaily for Claverack. Broke down three times. Lunch at Kinderhook Hotel. Got back on A.S.R.R. We had 
pilaff for supper. 

1917. 
Saturday. More excitement. Spent morning in Mary Elizabeth's, I mean Marinello. Took 2.15. Mr. Putterson on. Mr. 
Moore in Uniform! Motored to Sea gate, through Coney. 


September 2 

1914. 
Wednesday. Today Anna came out. Major is still sick, poor kid. He's so cute I want to hug him. We took a drive and I 
sewed. An awful storm came up about suppertime and delayed Ann's departure. 

1915. 
Thursday. My cold seems worse than ever. Mother & I went in to town with papa this morning & mother is staying in 
there tonight. I went to Marge's. 

1916. 
Sat. Took Ann to station. Saw Marge in Golden Robin. Poor Kibie was run over & killed by an automobile. Went to 
Grand. Prof. Ripton & Ruth arrived. 

1917. Sunday. In bathing in the morning. In P.M. to baseball game. Desmond is darling. Saw Mr. & Mrs. Sidney Drew. 
In evening to Coney, to movies & roller coaster. 


September 3 

1914. 
Thursday. I was in town today with mother. We went to Schenectady to spend the day. Ruthie and I went over in the 
college garden. It is so pretty. Tonight papa and I went to a clam steam over at the East Greenbush Grange. The road 
commissioner is so cute. Sarah Van de [Cur] was there and Glenn and Mr. Ambler. I broke my beads but oh, I had such 
a goot time! Frances Kellogg and Eldredge were there. 

1915. 
Today mother and Aunt Minnie, Uncle Frank, Guy, & I went out to Queechy Lake. After we went to Adams! Then we 
went to Adelaides & Sally was very, very bad. 

1916. 
Sun. Late breakfast. Read [t ish]. Down for paper. In afternoon we rode to Castleton. Went over to see the Hotalings this 
morning. Saw the puppy. 

1917. 
Monday. In bathing. Took boat up to battery, then elevated to Grand Central. Ate there. Met Virgin & Marie & Ruth 
[McKriestry]. Home with Virginia. 


September 4 

1914. 
Friday. Tonight Dot and Mar and Marion, Abie and Maynard, Guy and Marie came out. It was a perfectly wonderful 
moon-light night. We had fun dancing. Dinner was delicious, I thought. Abie danced with Dot and Mar and more than 
with me. Curses and cusses! 

1915. 
Sat. Today Nan came out and I walked down to meet her. I showed her my postals and we ate our lunch on the porch. In 
the afternoon we took a drive. 

1916. 
Monday. Labor Day. Nice day. Read Tish & sewed this morning. Took a walk this afternoon. They went to Rensselaer 
in P.M. 

1917. 
Tuesday. Morning spent in work. Lunch at Hagamans. Mama bought a coat. Letter from K. [Schwat]. Cold tonight. 


September 5 

1914. 
Saturday. This morning I went in with papa. Major left on the day boat. Anna and I went down-street in the morning and 
called on Miss Camp. Augusta and I went to the Grand in the P.M. A letter from Ed. 

1915. 
Sun. Abie came out this afternoon and stayed for supper and 'til about nine o'clock. He and Marion came for me last 
night to go over to Wends. 

1916. 
Tue. Papa began work today. Riptons left. Mother & I shopped in morning & afternoon & saw some awfully pretty 
things. 

1917. 
Guy, Uncle Frank and Aunt Minnie came out. No mail for me today. We went up in the woods to get ferns, & then 
drove to Castleton. 


September 6 

1914. 
Sunday. Today the Culver Family called on the Pollock Family at their home on the Schenectady road. Met Joe 
McEntee, Katharine's beloved. She is going to [...]. Wrote W. Lester and El. If I could only see my "johnny-cake". 

1915. 
Monday. Today I read O. Henry and also a little McP & H. Also sewed on Eileen's doll's dress. Mother didn't come out 
tonight. I hate to be away from her even for one night. 

1916. 
Wed. This morning ironed. This afternoon went to Grand with Augusta. Good bill. Missed Charley. Came out on bus. 
Mother letter from Ann. 

1917. 
Thursday. I told Anna I'd come in today but I didn't go on account of the bad weather. Sewed today. Took a nap. Read 
"Beef, Iron, and Wine". Anne is coming to work in the lab. Letter from Virginia. 


September 7 

1914. 
Monday. Gussie came out early today and we went down to Hillsdale. We sent postals to Mare and Dot and Abie and 
had dinner at the Hillsdale House. Saw Wink, then we went up to Ed's house. It's perfectly dear, and the boys are 
adorable. Dickie is sweet, Abie called on Dot yesterday. Curses on him! He was out today but we weren't here. Gussie 
rode Buck all night. Fierce cold. 

1915. 
Tue. This morning I went in with Papa. There is a car strike and (consequently) no cars are running. Went to Mare's in 

P.M. Saw Abson at night-boat. Charley Abson is adorable. Abie was out. 
1916. 
Oh, dear, when I see Abie's tracks all over my record of the last two years my bachelor state stares me in the face anew. 
I felt punk today. Glorious moon-light tonight. I wonder if [Chenny's] in town? No mail. 

1917. 
Friday. Went in today. In morning just fooled around. In afternoon Anna and I went down-town and got a soda. Saw 
Mlle. Viet. 


September 8 

1914. 
Tuesday. Today I got Abie's somewhat belated note. He said he had a "great time" Friday. Wretch! And he danced every 
danced with Dot, not one with me! Miss Hannah 

1914. 
was here for supper. We read "T. Tembarom" today. I love it. I sewed a little. Miss Haight is going to be in town 
tomorrow night, and I'm going to see her Thur. 

1915. 
Wed. Stayed in last night. Mother & I went down-street. This afternoon I went to Nan's going there for lunch. Lee took 
my up. Started for bed at 7.30!!! 

1916. 
Fri. Oh gee what a live time I'm having. Ironed & sewed today. The Cook book came. Its awfully cute. Letter from Ann. 
Nice moon-light tonight. 

1917. 
Fooled around all morning. Mine is a poilu hat, I feel sure. In P.M. went to "Have a Heart". Adorable! Henry just like 
Jimmie. Marie, Ann, & Virginia went. 


September 9 

Wednesday 

1914. 
Today mama and I went to the theatre to see "Potash and Perlmutter" with Mrs. Sullivan and James. Funny! I never 
have laughed so. Perlmutter was the 

1914. 
funniest. Kid and Ruth were there. We shopped in the morning. Got an awfully pretty sample for a negligee. Got 
samples from Peter Thompon today. And a wedding announcement from the beautiful Helen. She was married Aug. 
10th to that adorable man at the Prom. Abie wanted to come out. 

1915. 
Thursday. Tonight papa and Mr. Moldenhawer went to Potash & Perlmutter. I went to the Grand in the P.M. with 
Marion, Dot, & Augusta. It was fine bill. 

1916. 
Saturday. Went to town. Shopped. Dead tired. Lunch at Brown Teapot. Got "Research Maginficent" Letter from Ev. 
Wonderful moon. 

1917. 
Sunday. Marie here today. Did nothing. Made fudge. In P.M. read H.C. Bunner stories. We took her down to 
Rennsselaer after supper. 


September 10 

Thursday. 

1914. 
Today mother had a [canning fit on]. I'm writing this up Sat. as this is a mistake. It should have been Friday. Today Miss 
Haight. was in town. 

1914. 
Guy took Marie, Miss Haight, and myself down to Robert's. He was most affable. The tennis court he built is a wonder. 
While I was waiting with Miss Haight the funniest vegetable-man came along and conversed with us. 

1915. 
Friday. Augusta and Marion came out today. Milton was so cunning. This morning Marion and I rode Buck and this 
afternoon Lee took some pictures of us. 

1916. 
Sunday. A perfect day. I wish I took more exercise. There is a great moon tonight. Read all day. Had a head-ache. 

1917. 
Monday. I received Helen Moore's announcement today. Went to library and dentists. Didn't know what to do with 
myself without Ann. 


September 11 

Friday. 

1914. 
This afternoon Abie came out. He's going to take me Monday night. That is if Harrison doesn't. N.B. This is a joke. No, 
it isn't. I told him I couldn't go unless 

1914. 
I had a new dress. He had on a new hat. It was awful. We went for a drive and the puppy behaved very badly. We saw 
two deer. He stayed for supper and we toasted marsh mallows, "little birds" Eileen thought they were. Took him down 
in the pitchy blackness. Dore telephoned me. Letters from Hilda and Lester. 

1915. 
Saturday. [daisy drawing] He loves me, he loves me not. Anyway he hasn't shown up tonight to say good-bye, so I guess 
its not. I like him anyway, so there! 

1916. 
Monday. Made candy cake & biscuits. All dandy but the first. No mail came for me. Mina was over & cleaned the 
house. 

1917. 
Tuesday. Yesterdays account should be today's. Don't remember much about Monday. Ivy here. Cold. Sewed [rag-mat]. 


September 12 

Saturday. 

1914. 
Today mama and I went in to town. I got a letter from Gertie and one of her men friend's name is Plunkett. Wrote to 
Hilda. We shopped. Saw an adorable 

1914. 
dress in Whitneys but Mother won't let me wear it Monday. Got a girdle and stuff for a negligee. Also ordered Shaker 
cloak. In afternoon Marion and I went down-street. Had a shampoo. Went to the movies. Ruth Wing leaves Tues. "I 
profess profane indifference". 

1915. 
Sunday. Mama, papa and I came down in the car. I saw Mary Maher and got my books from her. I feel so bad. Oh, dear, 
I must study. 

1916. 
Tuesday. The kids got out about 10.45. Dot looked so cute. We sewed. After lunch took a walk, then Mar took us to 
Castleton in the car. 

1917. 
Wednesday. Sewed on comfortable in the morning. In P.M. walked down to car & went in. Met Alice at the Grand. 
She's as sweet as ever. Little Alice is adorable. Saw the twins get their baths. So cute! 


September 13 

Sunday. 

1914. 
Today mother and I went in to church. Mother had a bad eye. I think Mr. Moldenhower preaches wonderfully. Some 
people act as though they were 

reciting a piece but he is just talking to you. We went to see Miss Simmons this afternoon. Her sister and brother Oscar's 
wife were there. I have on a new kind of waist and its fine. 

1915. 
Monday. Mother went on Wappingers Falls last night and came home this morning, walking. I had my first lesson and 
was much enlightened. 

1916. 
Wednesday. "Common Clay". Very good indeed. Went with Marion. Walked from Rensselaer & papa met me at 
Clinton Heights. Soda at "Washington". Letter from Dotsie. 

1917. 
Thursday. This morning after a late & delicious breakfast, Elsie, little Alice, & I went to Albany & looked at cute 
houses on New Scotland and in Pine Hills. In P.M. drove with Alice & came home. 


September 14 

Monday. 

1914. 
Oh, I had such a good time tonight! I wore my new dress and went with A.B. and danced with Kid and had five dances 
with the divine Henry, and 

1914. 
one a maxixe! Kid was adorable as ever. Oh, how I loathe Bill Stevens! Oh, how I love Henry Lodge! The music was 
wonderful and I had a marvelous time. Ruth Leonard was there. It made me as sad, dancing with Kid, and thinking of 
other days. Marge's for lunch. 

1915. 
Tuesday. I saw Kim today but dodged and she didn't see me. It seems like I see everybody I know and most everybody 
sees me. 

1916. 
Saw Marguerite today. I must be awfully unattractive. Went in with papa. Went down-town with Ann & to her house to 
lunch. To Grand with Doris. Saw Bob. 

1917. 
In town today and to Anna's. We went to see Miss Camp who was nice. In P.M. didn't do anything except get a sodie at 
[Harested's]. 


September 15 

Tuesday. 

1914. 
Got up late this morning. Why specify? Had my breakfast in bed. Went around to Dimeys. My negligee is adorable. 
Then mom and I went down-street to see Ann and 

1914. 
Cath arive off. I gave Ann a silly little dog. Everything was so jolly and they didn't hate to go a bit. I haven't heard from 
Evelyn. Dot, Marion, Augusta and I had lunch at the Golden Robin. We went down to meet Evelyn Lawrence and the 
train was 1 hr. 5 mins late. They didn't like my choice in suits. 

1915. 
Wednesday. Tonight I waited on table and as Kim was there I had to speak to her. Then I felt so much better. 

1916. 
Mother went to town & left me to the tender mercies of Eileen. I darned, read "These Twain". Mother brought out my 

vic. No mail. 
1917. 
We went to see "Oh Boy!" & it was poor. I was so disappointed after "Have a Heart". They came out. Perhaps they can 
get an apartment from a friend of Annas. 


September 16 

1913. 
Came to Vassar. It is beautiful and the girls are lovely. Saw Miss McCaleb, who is very nice, but Miss Haight hasn't 
arrived yet. We saw Miss Borden. 

1914. 
Wed. Today was a hectic one in town. I got three telegrams from Evelyn and sent one. This P.M. Marion, Augusta and I 
went to the Grand. 

1915. 
Thursday. I shiver when I think that tomorrow is my last chance to redeem myself. Mother and I took a trolley-ride 
tonight for a mile exertion. 

1916. 
Mother & I sewed on the comfortable. I read "These Twain". Mother, father & I went to clam steam at Clinton Heights 
& each had a whole lobster. 

1917. 
Ann & Virgina here. Virginia unpleasant, as usual. Ann sweet, as always. I wrote to V.A. We took a short walk, & a 
long auto ride. 


September 17 

1913. 
Took my exam. It wasn't bad. Some of the Freshmen are so attractive. This evening I spent in Ruth Stanwood's room. 
She is so attractive. 

1914. 
Thur. Tonight Evelyn came. We slept out on the piazza, she in my bed. My trunk got off at about 6.30. Said good-bye to 
Dot & Marion, Marge and Augusta. 

1915. 
Friday. Today I took my last [toot]. I saw Cordy & Marion. It seemed so good to see them. I am crazy to see Dottie and 
everybody. 

1916. 
Sunday. Couldn't sew & was miserable. Had lush dinner & took a nap afterwards. Nice day. Very black night. Fierce 
chill out. 

1917. 
Didn't go up to register. Instead stayed out here to tuft a comfortable, but didn't. Sewed & fooled around, and read 
"Chance", by Conrad. 


September 18 

1913. 
Found out that I passed. Also found my room-mate, Doris Bullard. I can't get over the coincidence. Mrs. Ward told us 
how it happened, someone knew her and someone knew me. Helen Hughes and Marjorie Woods called on us this 
evening. 

1914. 
Fri. Came down to college this morning in the car. Evey, Mama, Lee, Papa, and myself. Had dinner at the Inn. Its just 
great to see everybody. I'm blue. 

1915. 
Saturday. I took it and I passed. I'm so proud of myself. Kim had a tea today for her sister Rose. Then we all went to the 
Uandi, Meg came. 

1916. 
Monday. Didn't have anything to read and almost went mad. Finished the comfortable. Ann & Gladys came & we all 
slept out-doors. 

1917. 
Went up to Sage. Met a girl on the train who knew Katharine Gilmer & had met Cordy. Met another girl from Akron, up 
there. Think I'll like it. Letter from Cord. 


September 19 

1913. 
Today I take the fatal step. Oh, if I pass I'll be so thankful. I slept here in 409 North last night and we got up about 7.30. 
We're going over to breakfast at the Uandi. 

1914. 
Sat. Today was Christian's reception and I took Mary Applegate from Whitlocks. Saw Mare and Gert. I kissed Nat 
Kneeland last night. 

1915. 
Sunday. I went & called on Dottie Richards again. Mother & I went to Chapel. I saw Schwatty. In the afternoon we 
went to freshman calling. Dottie & Kie & Ev came. 

1916. 
Tuesday. Breakfast late. Took a walk. Made cake & candy. Ann & Glad knit as though their lives depended upon it. 

1917. 
Mother cares no more about my course than about the sands of the sea. She's playing that asinine Flinch with avidity. 
Some of the girls at Sage are so cute they make me furious. I hope I can drop Commercial Law & get there at 9.30. 
Have a sore throat. 


September 20 

1913. Oh, I passed, I passed, I passed! Three cheers! I wish Doris had passed hers. We had lunch at Smiths and went to 
the "Firefly". Tonight Miss Haight called on. I adore Agnes Rogers. 

1914. 
Sun. Went to chapel this A.M. with Mar and Eleanor Foster. Tonight we went to dark music and Christians reception. 
Called on the Freshmen. 

1915. 
Monday. This morning after Convocation, we had ten-minute classes. I know I'm going to love Narration. Irma wants us 
to police at the mail boxes. 

1916. 
Wed. Went to town. Ann & I shopped furiously, morning & afternoon. I went there to lunch. We saw loads of people 
we knew down-town. 

1917. 
Rose at 6.15. All the girls at Sage wear such cute thin dresses. [Bonsted] is dear. Missed my lunch. Liked classes, 
especially Spanish & Book-keeping. Miss [Onsley] is fascinating. 


September 21 

1913.oh, dear, I adore Agnes Rogers. I just hate myself for being so foolish about her. She came in tonight and we fed 
her chocolate imperials. 

1914. 
Mon. Today we had the Convocation and had ten minute classes. I had Latin, Critical writing and chemistry. Miss Bock 
is adorable. Sensation of Juniors. 

1915. 
Tue. Today I had Geol, Phil., & Ec. In the afternoon I went over to the bike shop with Kie, and put up a sign to sell my 
books. 

1916. Thursday. Motored to Claverack, ferried to Athens, & came back on the other side of the river. A glorious day. 
Nice trip. No mishaps. 

1917. 
Fri. Classes. Am fierce discouraged about typewriting, & stenography looks impossible. Saw Ongley for a fleeting 
moment. She affects the weird, the strange & the untamable. 


September 22 

Tue. 

1913. 
My schedule is getting along all right and I haven't any classes after 5th hour. I feel blue, cause I know Agnes doesn't 
love me. 

1914. 
Tue. Today I had Latin, Old English, I mean Sophomore Lit., and French. Miss White is going to change my sections. 
Then I won't have any P.M. classes. Hooray! 

1915. 
Wednesday. Today I had Psych. Lab. fifth and sixth hours. Class meeting eighth. Dottie Richards and Winsome Abbott 
over for dinner. 

1916. 
Thursday. To town. To Margery's for lunch. Janet was there. Dot came in later. We sewed. Had an awfully nice time. 
Letter from Ev. Cold. To Inn & F.S. 

1917. 
Saturday. Had class again. Spanish I mean. Oh I live for Tues, Thurs, & Sats. Down to Vassar. Went to Freshman 
reception & saw everybody. D.D. rushed out to see me. Thrills. 


September 23 

1914. 
Wed. There is the most wonderful crowd of 1917 people in North. I've been up for breakfast every morning. And I go to 
be so early I don't know myself. 

1915. 
Thursday. This morning I policed as usual. No mail. Down-street with Dottie. Christians Meeting and Kim made a fine 
speech. 

1916. 
Had an h of a time getting to Brates. Doris looked adorable. Johnny screaming. Went to Smiths. A wonderful ride home. 
Saw Ralph. 

1917. 
Sunday. No chapel. Just fooled. Sunny sweet to let me stay with her. Saw Virginia, Marie & Katrina, & other 17s. Oh, 
its so wonderful there, but I love Sage too. Sage & Ongley. Ah! 


September 24 

1914. 
Thur. I played hockey today 8th. Had more fun. I played hill-back and all the celebs were out, Ann Swann and Weiny 
and everybody. Evelyn and Anna played, too. Lucy Smith coached and she's so nice. I've been to Chapel every night 
altho I didn't have to go. It rained tonight. I was in the Lib. Borrowed Eva's umbrella to get home. 

1915. 
Friday. This afternoon Ann and I walked down town and went to the M.P.s. Had dinner with Dottie & Schwattie in [M.] 
Stunt party at night. Evey Charlie Chaplin. 

1916. 
Sunday. Went to Church. Marvelous dinner. Ride & nap. Johnny came. Ride. Wild experiments of all lights out. Fudge. 
John Wild. Mrs. Young. Touching good-bye. 

1917. 
Monday. No Spanish Class. Ah, pohe yo! Struggled along with type., Com-Law, Book., stenog., & More Book & Type. 


September 25 

Friday. Cold. 

1914. 
Today I received a check from papa to deposit in a Po. bank. I went to hygiene lecture. Dr. Thelburg is rare. Ann and I 
went to dinner. 

1914. 
Main with Mare & Emma. To F.S. and played hockey in the P.M. I should have gone to dinner with Helen Arthur. Flag 
tonight. We've sworn off for a week. Soph. Lit is rare. We're going riding with the money we save. 

1915. 
I got up for breakfast this morning. Our maid has court manners. Good sermon. Betty Coats [...] for dinner. I wrote to 
Helen Winter & Marion & read Treasure Island. 

1916. 
Monday. Arose at 11. Breakfast upstairs. Ride. Dinner. Movies. Saw [Lawrence]. Wild-eyed. [Williness]. Chocolate 
Romeo. Paul in station. I agree with John. Doris is perfect. 

1917. 
Miss Ongley ravissante! I've become enamorado de ella. I love Sage & Type. & stenog. aren't as bad as they were. 
Nancy Durland is sweet. 


September 26 

Sat. 

1914. 
Big day! Olive came this morning. We all, Ev, Ann, Ol, Dot. & myself went to "The Firefly" this P.M. It was as good as 
last 

19 year. Afterwards Ev. and I got a sodie. Student's meeting tonight. Miss Davis spoke, and Rev. Henry Cliff, Miss 
Wylie, and Margaret Armstrong. Olive slept in Dottie's bed. Did one of old Horace's odes tonight. Olive is adorable. 

1915. 
Four hours straight this A.M. Riley is so funny. Got a box of candy from Marion Day. Read "Treasure I [stand]" 5th, 
slept 6th, then walked around Maple Circle. 

1916. 
Finished "The real Adventure". Mary Duncan is engaged. Letters from Katharine Schwab, Virginia, & that sweet 
Sunny. Lovely day. 

1917. 
Wednesday. My cold is mucho mejor. I've discovered leads more things about Onley. She has large hips & bust & her 
hair isn't black at all but a dark dull red. I think she dies it. And she has holes in her stockings. 


September 27 

Sunday. 

1914. 
Chapel this morning. Olive is such a wonder. We called on the punks. Olive had a headache. Good dessert for dinner. 
We had 

breakfast in our room. Had eggs, chocolate, jam rolls, and nauges. "Swell swill!" Olive and Doris went off campus for 
supper and I went to dark music with Grace Nichols and to Christians' with Ev & Ann. Oh, I love Olive so! 

1915. 
I am putting off the evil hour when I have to diagram "Eliduc". I love "Treasure Island". Doris likes Burgess Johnson so 
much. This P.M. I had Hortensia 7th & dancing 8th. 

1916. 
Wed. To town. Got Lee's pictures & now can't find them. Am petrified. Ann to lunch at the Golden Bluebird. Saw 
Tibbie Hyney. Got "Eat & Grow Thin" & "The Proof of the Pudding", & Munsterburg "Photoplay" at the lib. 

1917. 
Spanish! Oh dear I hope I'm not neglecting my other things. I'm certainly not spending much time on that. I knew Dulce 
& was modest & she gave me a significant look. Ah, Doris, yo la adoro! 


September 28 

1914. 
Went over to Christable's to read Old English tonight. She said "Now who's little? You are" pointing her finger at me, 
"You sit here" and 

here I had to sit on this queer little fire-screen effect that kept rocking and swaying under me so that I didn't breathe an 
easy breath all the time I was there. Ev and I winked at each other and she saw us. 

1915. 

1916. 
Went to Adelaide's. The children were so cunning. I took the train at Nassau for Albany. Went with Ann to see Maud 
Allan dance. Good. 

1917. 
Didn't see Ong at all. Typewriting fierce. Papa's birthday. After I got home I drove from the School-house to the tavern 
& back, turning around, & only stalling twice. Gosh! Una experiencier! 


September 29 

1914. 
Tue. All I can write is that I had French today. I've changed from 5th to 4th. Its great not to have any P.M. classes. I 
don't know 

anything and she spits French at us all the time and consequently I don't know what the lesson is at all. But Miss White 
is a peach. I like her a lot and hope she does get married. She deserves it, where some don't. 

1915. 
Wed. Meg's birthday. We had a party tonight. Choc. ice cream & fudge sauce & choc. cake & chocolates. College song 
practice. Fine $1.00. Everybody went. 

1916. 
This morning went to dentists. Nan's for lunch. In P.M. went to Grand with Ann & Elinor. Walked up in the pouring 
rain. 

1917. 
Sat. Met Ann & Virginia & we went down town. Got a sodie. Went in to movies but didn't get a seat so got our money 
refunded. 


September 30 

1914. 
Wed. Played hockey today. It is such fun and Dot Copenhaven is a marvel at it. She has a great eye and a wonderful 
stroke. I adore her. 

1914. 
She is such a beauty. My Shaker Cloak has come. Its a pretty color but Elizabeth [Wiches] has one [just] like it. I hate 
people to have things just like mine. 

1915. 
Thursday. This P.M. I had rehearsal for aesthetic dancing & I had to go over & try on my costume. Slept with Cordy. 

1916. 
Saturday. Went in town. Shopped. Lunch at home. After dinner went to the doctor's & to Ann's. Sent in my answer to 
Life. Wish I'd win that $500. 

1917. 
Sun. Made cookies for [Hunk]. Such cunning little horses [drawing of a little horse]. I made them from 6 to 10 & got 
much too much flour in them. 


October 1 

Wed. 

1913. 
Today I had my Physical Exam. It was thrilling. And then I went over to dinner with Margaret Dewar whom I adore. 
Agnes is as dear as ever. Try as I will I can overcome my passion. 

1914. 
Thursday. I had my first quiz today and it was frightful. I was so scared. Stayed to lunch with Elsa and sat next to Nat. 
Bonny was at the table and Margaret with her. Ha! ha! 

1915. 
Friday. I am writing with my new fountain pen & it creaks. Today we went to the movies. Tonight Dottie & I went to 
the concert. 

1916. 
Sunday. Went to church. Communion Sunday. I think Mrs. Sage is wonderful-looking. She is my ideal. The Pattons just 
drove by. I escaped Lester. 

1917. 
Mon. Up to school. It certainly is a hustle getting off in the morning. Oh, wow, but its exciting. I love it. 


October 2 

1914. 
Fri. Stunt party by the Juniors. Awfully cute. Shaw's "Androdes". We went to the Flag. Oh, I love that place. Such 
yummy things 

to eat. Gert, Mare, Uppie, and Ann stayed back to eat neopolitan ice-cream and lady fingers. Excusez-moi! Mr. Bussing 
is such a boob. 

1915. 
This morn Dot & I piled out to S.P. & found we didn't have to go. We went to the tea-shop for lunch, then to Cohen's. 
Movies, very good. Bought Hilo March. 

1916. 
Monday. Went to school and marched in. Some of the girls are so cute & some are so mutty. Dot & Marge there. Lunch 
at Nan's. I must do right this year. Go tomorrow. I weigh 123. 

1917. 
Tue. Had Espanol. Fear I blobbed terribly but she is so adorably forgiving. At least she appears so. I guess she think's 
I'm [perezosa]. 


October 3 

1913. 
Dot's coming tomorrow, Oh ho! O ho! Oh, won't it be blissful. I cannot wait. My English is terrific. My second theme 
was rejected today. Its a sad world. A student's life and a hard one. Alas, Alas! 

1914. 
Sat. Today we went to the M.P.s. This morning I deposited my money in the tall hill National Bank. Evelyn thinks I'm 
such a boob because I don't leave it at the Treasurer's. 

1915. 
Sunday. I went to the Presbyterian church with Dode & Elizabeth Bowen. We walked home. Ann's family came in the 
afternoon. Evelyn & I went for a ride. Went to Christians. 

1916. 
Tuesday. Came down to college. Main is bedlam. Freshmen awfully cute. Fierce glad to see everybody. 

1917. 
Wed. Came in from the country. Take the trolly up now. Past the Watervliet arsenal where reside Mar's Betrothed. Am 
reading The First Spanish Reader. 


October 4 

1913. 
This morning Dottie arrived and took us over to Glen Eden to see Signa. I hate Glen Eden. Ah, Agnes looked divine 
when she went to Senior Parlor opening today. Cruel maiden, she loves me not, she loves me not. 

1914. 
Sunday. Breakfast in Hildplunk's room. Rolls and chocolate and everything good. I do like Margaret. Ev & I took 
Marion Nash to Town-Sunday. 

[1914] 1915. 
Monday. We have to sit around at different tables now & I am perfectly miserable. Virginia surely is an agitator. 

1916. 
Wed. Convocation. Wore caps & gowns. Looked swell. Spiels by Prexy & Miss Wylie. Spanish teacher sweet. 

1917. 
Thur. Spanish again. She's too adorable. I can not stand it. I shall go mad, mad. I say. If only she would bestow on me 
the favor of a glance, mi dulce enemigo. 


October 5 

1913. 
Although it is Sunday, and I should be studying, yet I must write in my dear little diary which I have neglected for so 
long. Tonight Miss Haight is "at home" and I shall see Margaret. Oh bliss! I still worship Agnes but ah, she is cruel. 

1914. 
Mon. Began my sweater today. Its going to be pretty but I do it so holey. Eve and Ann have a lot done on theirs. Cordy 
and Marion and Kie and Dot are so nice. 

1915. 
Tuesday. This P.M. I went to Javvy's. She didn't hurt me. Tonight I slept with Cord. I expected a fire drill. 

1916. 
Classes. Dode & I are in Art together. J is fierce. So is U. Miss Buck is a lamb. Eleanor Graham is a scream. 

1917. 
Fri. Oh, gosh. Typewriting, & Commercial Law, Book-keeping, Stenography, Study, & more typewriting. Got a [puff] 
in Stenog, tho. 


October 6 

1913. 
Cut chapel. Had dinner at the Inn. Oh, it was delicious. Margaret, Marjorie Dempsey and Eurania were there. Anna and 
I went in Anne's room this afternoon and saw some lovely pictures of Agnes. I presented her with a rose tonight. How 
touching! 

1914. 
I think Freda Goff, Mar's room-mate is so sweet, and the Blessed Damsel is so beautiful I can't help but look at her. I 
know she dislikes me. 

1915. 
Wed. Ann had a sty. I went down-street & to Javvy's. Last night Cord, Dore, & I went with Mrs. Bullard to the [Morga] 
House. Went to F.S. with Ann Wellington. 

1916. 
Fri. Down-town. To woods. Walked out. When Ann got to the Flag Shop she said she felt faint & I had to eat there. 
Doris is a monagamist. 

1917. 
Saturday. Went to see Miss Peckham today. She gave me my graduation present, a book of the Washington Square 
Plays. Miss Ongley wonderful. 


October 7 

1913. 
I no longer worship at the shrine of Agnes. Her star seems to be fading and my star of good-sense slowly but surely 
climbing the heavens. But she is still very dear. We put up our curtains with much labor. 

1914. 
Wed. Anna and I went down-street today. Anna to look for a hat. The man was disagreeable. We went to the Raymond 
Art Shop and its the cunningest place. 

1915. 
This P.M. Dottie and I walked down town & went to the M.P's "A Texas Steer". Came back & went to dancing. 
President Wilson is engaged. I eat altogether too much. Letter from Maynard. 

1916. 
Sat. Unpacked & fixed room in A.M. Mrs. Fishe in "Erst While Susan". Freshman Fete. I am crazy about Katharine 
Sague. 

1917. 
Sunday. I'm just counting the days until Saturday. Oh, won't it be fun! Im' so thrilled. Went to Church. In P.M. Anne 
came down & had tea. 


October 8 

Wed. 

1913. 
Doris and I dinner with Constance and her room-mate. I went but Doris didn't. Constance is awfully nice. Tonight was 
Schumann-Heinbe. We didn't go for reasons all our own. 

1914. 
Had quiz and wasn't called on. Miss Landon is so dear and pretty. The blessed Damsel is fierce bright in Chem. and 
Quiz Lecture. Helen Arthur was knitting in Lect. I don't like that. 

1915. 
Alice came to stay with us last night. Tonight we went to the Alumnae play. It was so good. Charlotte Carr screaming. 
"Matthew" good & Jenny & Maria Mitchell. 

1916. 
Sun. Had a marve walk to cider mill & beyond. People for supper. Didn't to to Christians. Never so tired in my life. 

1917. 
Mon. Oh, this fast life is killing me. Nothing very thrilling. Lunch at tea Room as per usual. Had a long talk with the 
Divine One concerning Plattsburging. 


October 9 

Thursday. 

1913. 
Dinner with Frances Fletcher, 225 Josselyn. Sought in vain for Frances. She lives in Main, with the centipedes. At last 
came back and had dinner here although someone offered to feed me in Josselyn. 

1914. 
Went to Maude Adams in the "Legend of Leonora" tonight. Miss Landon chaperoned us. She's so nice. And Maude 
Adams has such lovely manners and is so young and pretty and fascinating. Senior Parlor Opening. 

1915. 
Sunday. Information Bureau in Davison. Miss Camp a guest. Episcopal Church. Didn't like sermon. Walk. Kie's sister. 
Reception. Gertie. Organ recital. 

1916. 
Mon. Doris & I went to Art Conference & got just hysterical. In P.M. Walked to cider mill & got rained on. 

1917. 
Tue. Spanish. I Ignored her. She seemed crushed. I had every thing right. At night went to see Mae March in "Polly of 
the Circus" with Virginia and Anna. It was sweet. 


October 10 

1913. 
Tonight had dinner with Maude Louise Strayer in Raymond. Met Ethel Glenn and Joe Sailor. Oh, I cannot wait until 
tomorrow. Agnes is a love. I walked to chapel with my hand clasped to hers. 

1914. 
Today Dot, Ann and I went down street. Went to the M.Ps and had a sodie. And the Blessed Damsel came in. Tonight 
we went to Madam Vandervelde's lecture. Gert is here to stay all night. 

1915. 
Monday. It seems years since I've written in here. Went to Uandi. Went to be made up at 9.40. Pageants wonderful. 
Went to Uandi. Saw Mary Pickford in ["Fauch the Cricket"]. 

1916. 
Tue. Letter from mother but she didn't say very much. Leighton Lodge is married. Down-town in P.M. Walked. Woods. 
Fierce Geol. 

1917. 
Oh, dear, I haven't written in here for so long. I saw Miss Ongleys back today. Ah, I pine for speech with her! Nancy 
took me & got me a Romeo on my invitation. Not going to Plattsburg. 


October 11 

Sat. 

1913. 
Dinner and the Flag Shop with Beatrice Bushman. This afternoon I went for a ride with dearest Agnes by my side, ah, 
ye gods! so near! Tonight I danced with her and oh she is divine, she is , she is, she is! I love her madly. 

1915. 
Tue. This morning went to Student Conference. This afternoon Gym. meet and Russian Symphony concert. Concert in 
the evening too. Ushered at both. 

1916. 
Wed. Classes. Went to Janes. I like U and I love Miss Buck. Miss Whiley is wonderful but very awe-inspiring. Walk to 
cider-mill. 

1917. 
Had her today. Oh, she is too lovely to describe. My head is in a whirl. I long to embrace her to caress her to be her 
happy slave. But, alas that pleasure will ever be denied me. 


October 12 

1913. 
Sunday. Papa took Dr. Haight, Miss Haight and Miss Borden out for a ride. Guy couldn't come on the grounds on 
Sunday. We had dinner at the Inn and then they left. Ah, pangs! All our food is rapidly disappearing. I had such a 
wonderful ride yesterday. 

1915. 
Wed. This morning had the pageant again. Tonight the formal dinner. The speakers were Miss Davis, Miss Conley & 
Miss Boody. Heard Warden Osborn. 

1916. 
Thurs. Had Miss Dodge in J. Invited Miss Fahnestock to Senior Parlor. In P.M. did Geology Lab in the "oval" with Pris 
Whiley, Middy & another girl. "Prelude" at night. 

1917. 
Friday. School as usual. Current History very interesting. Sat with Mary Pattison. She's a peach, though she'd probably 
be shocked [a such] a [shangy] way of expressing it. 


October 13 

1913. 
This afternoon [Anna], Doris, and I went down-street to the movies and I bought my doll a shirt. The movies weren't 
very good. Tonight was students but we didn't go. Elsa Muklfelder is back. 

1915. 
Thursday. Oh, the blessed relief of the vacant day. Went to the movies in the afternoon. My head ached. Have to to to 
classes tomorrow. Oh, rats! 

1916. 
Fri. Classes. Thats what I always put when I can't remember. Went down town to the Osteopaths with Virginia. Rainy, 
but had a great time. 

1917. 
Today mother & I went down-town, then to Hagamans, & then to the Grand. Good Bill. Love it so there! I'm a boob. 


October 14 

1913. 
Dot Smith was here for dinner. Dorothy Holt was at our table. She is so cute. We went for a dandy hike today, but got 
awfully tired. Oh, dear, I want to go to bed. Agnes is the haughty damsel. No math today. 

1915. 
Fri. Classes. Just Ec. Miss B is so droopy. This afternoon went to the movies & to Woods. In the evening had a doggone 
disagreeable party. 

1916. 
Saturday. This morning went down-town with Marie. When we go back her mother was here. Went to senior parlor with 
Mildred Brooks. 

1917. 
Sunday. Very lonely without Virginia & Anna. Went to Mrs. Sullivan's for tea. Walked to the post office with Aunt 
Minnie. 


October 15 

Wednesday. Cold! 

1913. 
Dinner with Julia Brooks. Actually got there, although I went to the concert and was late. I saw Margaret Armstrong and 
she is so dear. Miss Ellery is sweet. Went to singing with Pat. 

1915. 
Saturday. This morning we all went to Mohonk except Dodie who is home. I took Dot Richards. We all had the best 
time. It was beautiful. 

1916. 
Sunday. Good sermon. In P.M. we walked around the Maple Circle. Went to the Inn for supper. Had a good supper & 
lots of fun. 

1917. 
Mon. Back to work. [And] some work. Went down to Albany early today. Don't remember whether I saw her or not. 
How can I forget? 


October 16 

Thursday. 

1913. 
Today I went to the Flag Shop, had my hair shampooed and played Socker. Agnes is magnifique. Got two letters from 
Dot today. Just wrote to Anna. Marge sent me a picture of Skibo. I must write to her. 

1915. 
Sunday. This morning went to chapel. This P.M. wrote letters up on Sunset. Tonight heard Mrs. Eddy in Christians. 
We're playing Truth. 

1916. 
Monday. Geology was such fun. This afternoon we rolled & went to the exhibit & teaed. This evening in Chapel Prexy 
announced about vacations. 

1917. 
Miss Ongley was at her crossest today. She was just awful! I feel so sorry for the girls. She ought to have more self 
control. She just snarled at us. 


October 17 

Friday. 

1913. 

1915. 
Monday. Classes as usual. Went to Cohen's in the P.M. & saw such poor vaudeville & no big picture at all. Prexy made 
such a funny speech tonight. 

1916. 
Tue. I am writing this up at such a very late date its apt to be very inaccurate. But that I know will be pardoned for as 
one may well Go to "The Dark Forest". 

1917. 
Wednesday. Today Doris was coming down but didn't. I got a doleful letter from her instead. Poor kid! I hope I'll see 
her soon. 


October 18 

1913. 
Oh beautiful day! Excitement! Went to Mohonk with Ruth Stanwood. Fanny acted terrible. I adore Bertha Shapley, 
Ruth's room-mate. She is so pretty and sweet, oh my! 

1915. 
Tue. This afternoon we took a walk & went to the Violet Shop. Such pretty flowers! But didn't buy any. Funny letter 
from Bill. 

1916. 
Wed. Understand, in these busy college days, time is very, very short. So can it be wonderd at that this should occur? 

1917. 
Had Spanish. She laughed when I asked what the tonic accent is. I don't know why. She is fascinating, but awful too. 


October 19 

1915. 
Wed. Ann [Abury] surely is a peach. I went today & had my voice tested. Gow Boy said it was true & musical but not 
strong. 

1916. 
Thurs. Today in Geology we had to go out & sketch a contour map of Sunset. Poor Dr. Robinson is so henpecked I pity 
him. 

1917. 
Tonight the most wonderful night in my career. Heard the dean of Oxford, a Sarbonne Captain, professor, Elkus Boris 
Bakhmeteff, Amy Bernardi, & Jusserand but that wasn't all. She was there. And I walked home with her & acted 
unbalanced. She is wonderful. 


October 20 

19 

19 

1915. 
Thur. So excited about tomorrow. Had to study tonight. Quite unusual. Had to write up my Psych book & study Ec. I 
like Ec so much. 

1916. 
Fri. Cordy is going up to Williams tomorrow with David. Went to a lecture by Madame de Bora on the Spanish 
American Woman. Good. 

1917. 
Saturday. I keep thinking of anoche. This afternoon went to the Grand. Great Bill. Lots of dancing. Tonight went to see 
Gail Kane in "Southern Pr-ide". Good but confused issues. Saw Duggie Fairbanks. Oh, adorable! 


October 21 

1915. 
Fri. Went to New York with Cordy and Marion. At the Martha Washington. Saw Bill. Had dinner with him and went to 
"Under Fire". Girls went too. 

1916. 
Sat. Walked to Mohonk. Had such a swell time. Caught rides most of the way. Lush lunch. Marie, Ev, Jeannette, Althea, 
Dot, Kie, Kim, Meg & I went. Cord is engaged! 

1917. 
Sunday. Rose very late. Went to church & heard a wonderful sermon. Met Virgine & the way back & walked with her 
to the Delicatessen. To their off house for creamed shrimps, & saw Miss S. 


October 22 

1913. Had a class meeting today. Helen Evants is [laudy]. Elected Helen Porter. Song leader and Anne Thorpe cheer 
leader. Rah! Rah! Rah! Dot Smith just went through the hall and spoke to me. 

1915. 
Saturday. Shopping. Breakfst at Child's. Met Wolverine but girls didn't come. Met Ev in Franklin Simons. Parade. Too 
tired to go out at night. 

1916. 
Sun. Still somewhat weary. In P.M. wrote letters in Virginia's room. John took Doris to the Inn & Cordy was there with 
David. Ev took Dr. Bowness. 

1917. 
Wonderful! Wonderful! Miss ONgley came as I stood in the corner & we walked & talked for a whole block. She is 
darling. Saw Evelyn Nesbit tonight. I feel polluted. 


October 23 

1913. 
Ruth and I went to the Flag Shop today and got hot-dogs. I saw Bertha today but she did't seem at all impressed at 
seeing me. I sent her a hot-dog. She is so pretty. I love to look at her, and stare dreadfully. 

1915. 
Sunday. Breakfast in room. Bussing (not Mr.) Lnch at Childs. Took 2 train back. WEnt to dark music & Christians. 
Good. 

1916. 
Mon. Had Geology. Cut in J. Art Interview. That man is funny. Oh, its so wonderful about Cordy. I really am awfully 
thrilled. 

1917. 
Not very exciting. Read sleesy poetry in Spanish, "Ojos, claros, serenos", & I was so embarrassed. Am writing to Irene. 


October 24 

1913. 
Doris has gone to New York and I'm very lonesome without her. Alas, I fear Bertha doesn't love me although she was so 
sweet. Rose Wilson is so cute. I'm afraid I'm very frivolous. 

1915. 
Mon. Doesn't this continuous writing in my diary show that I am more settled more balanced than in other years? Saw 
Nat Goodwin. 

1916. 
Tue. Was dead to the world this P.M. Slept from end of 5th through 8th in Kie's room. She & I are industriously reading 
wordsworth. 

1917. 
I wish Irene weren't so far away. I wish I amounted to something. I wish Miss Onley wasn't so superior. I wish 
somebody loved me. I wish I had a real friend. Etc, ad nauseam. 


October 25 

1913. 
Men [doeis's] for Gert. 

1915. 
Took a walk 8th, slept 6th & 7th. Am going to M.P.s tonight to see Marguerite Clark in "The Pretty Sister of Jose". 

1916. 
Wed. Down-town with Virginia. To the suffrage Headquarters & to Smiths. We walked down. I bought some buttons. 
Whoo! Whee! 

1917. 
I wonder if I shall ever kiss her? She is so darling. I love her so, & feel rather sorry for her though I don't know why. I 
do miss my friends & wish I could see them all again. She is so darling to talk with so human, almost too understanding. 
Oh dear I wish I knew her, wish she would like me and be a real friend. Oh I want a real friend so! 


October 26 

1916. 
Thurs. Had my picture taken by Mr. Irish Setter. I bet they're poor. Had Geology in the afternoon. Oh, what a bore! Dot 
treated me at the Flag Shop. 

1917. 
Miss Onley brought me down in Mr. Fat Porpoise's Ford tonight. Her rooms are adorable, but I'm rather hungry after my 
crunchy piece of toast. 


October 27 

1915. 
Dottie was playing a gitty tune on Careys piano today called "Your Mother is your Best Friend After All" and I was 
really moved. 

1916. 
Fri. Today I attended classes. In the evening I went to a very interesting Christians meeting & was an usher. Doris get so 
many s.d.s. 

1917. 
I love her because she is fine and I'm vulgar. Oh, I wonder if she will ever, ever like me? I would love to know her, but 
she wouldn't find me attractive. 


October 28 

1915. 
Thursday. Studied Phil. Goodness knows when I'll get that topic done. The books are not enlightening. I'm so nervous. 
Wrote home. 

1916. 
Saturday. Spent last night with Sunny, after seeing Mary Irwin in "33 Washington Square". Went to Waffle Shop. Had a 
swell party at night. 

1917. 
This is Saturday. What a day! What a day. Went to see Virginia. Dr. Ripton here tonight. Went to see Margaret 
[Illington]. Didn't speak to her. Such wonderful self-control. 


October 29 

1915. 
Friday. Down town. Saltford's [...]. Got a letter from home. Went to Suffrage Rally & heard Fola La Follette & George 
Middleton. 

1916. 
Doris got a special yesterday & today. Didn't go to chapel. Went to Uandi for breakfast. This afternoon read 
Wordsworth & slept. Nice day. 

1917. 
Sunday. Again went to see Virginia. She seems quite ill. Dr. Whit had been there. Oh my studies are killing me. 
Tomorrow I see her. Whing! Whoo! Whee! 


October 30 

1914. 
Went down to N.Y. today to meet Mama. Was so afraid I wouldn't meet her but I did. Sat with Helen West. Saw Miss 
Bodman at the station. Went over to Bayonne, its the longest ride! I ever went anywhere! We shopped first and had 
dinner at Childs. Some Class! But it was good. We were going to see Paul, "The Most Beautiful Man in the World" 
dance but found it would be late to get home. Met Miss Gillender and Miss Kline. 

1915. 
Got a box. Didn't go to Hockey Game. They saw "19 is peppy. Heard Edith Wynne Matthison read "Alsestis" today. 
Pack tonight. 

1916. 
Monday. Got my pictures. Poor! Awfully poor. Dore's good & Kies' poor. Got a letter from Mother containing a check. 
Hockey Game. 

1917. 
Monday. Virginia has diptheria! She's in the hospital. I met Augusta & Dot down-town. Dot is engaged to [Ned]. Isn't it 
great! Charley wonderful. Grand. 


October 31 

19 

19 

1915. 
Had a nice Sunday. Cord was sick in bed. I read Teacock to her. Dot Richards took me to the Inn and we had oyster 
patties, f.f. potatoes, peas & hot biscuits. Today we were up at early dawn and long past dewey eve. We shopped madly 
all morning and got a suit at Bonwit Teller's. Had lunch with Miss Haight at The Holland on 34th St. the sweetest place. 
Got a dress at Best's. So pretty. Then went to see Paul. He was marvelous. The hill was awfully funny. He did 
Narcissus, a Greek dance, and the Sphinx. Hallowe'en party in the evening and danced myself to exhaustion. 

1916. 
Tuesday. Marge & Dot arrived F.S. in P.M. They all came to dinner, a cute Hallowe'en one, & we went to Senior Parlor 
after chapel. Such fun. 

1917. 
Tuesday. Went to Mary's to tea. Her nephews & nieces are so sweet & her mother & sister are lovely. Met such 
attractive people there, especially Mademoiselle. Went to Russian lecture tonight. I'm so happy. 


November 1 

1914. 
Met Anna Moore in the N.Y. station and we came up together. She knitted all the way up, while I rested. Elsa 

1914 
came up with us too. She knitted Aussi. She told us about her bridesmaid dress. It must be darling. Helen and Marjorie 
will be sweet. 

1915. 
Didn't have my theme done. I just love Hetty. She drew such funny pictures in class. Got our costumes from June. 

1916. 
Oh, dear, its getting so late in the year. We walked both ways. Went to Woods. Marge went to Child Hygiene & went 
after 4th. Its fiercey cold. Hallowee'een. 

1917. 
Am so dog-tired. Didn't [sneak] to [Dolcissima] today. Alice is great. She is so nice. Have so many lessons. Papa hates 
"Over the Top". Had shampoo & looked up Spanish costumes in State Lib. Am going to Plattsburg. 


November 2 

1915. 
I'm holding my thumbs. 
[stamp on page - "Votes for women" ] 

1915. 

1916. 
Thursday. Claire arrived. She is such a sweet girl. I love [Doras], too. We went down-town in the evening & saw the 
"Twilight" pictures. Went to Woods & Smiths. 

1917. 
I hate Miss Ongley. She's so smug. They organized the Spanish Club at last & I didn't go. Mary Pattison is dear. I got a 
letter from Jimmy. He's going into aviation. 


November 3 

1915. 
Wed. We lost by 200,000 the N.Y.Times says. Oh, dear, I think its too bad! Last night there was a torch light procession 
& a meeting at which Prexy & Miss Thompson spoke. 

1916. 
Friday. Slept with Marie last night. Wild night! Went to lecture on "Mesopotamia" tonight & then to the F.S. with Dot 
& Dorothea Wickham. More fun! 

1917. 
Saturday. Oh, Heavenly! Took train for Plattsburg. Wrote [poor] Spanish paper. Long ride but fun. Marion, Mr. Collins 
& Mr. Richards met me. Like them. Uniforms everywhere. Took a taxi. Whoo! Whee! After dinner at Hotel [Witherell], 
went to dance. Men splendid looking. No one cut in. Some awfully dolly girls. Met Richard the Second. He's marvelous. 
I love him so. Oh, I'm so glad I went. Marion was a dear to ask me. 


November 4 

1915. 
Thur. I am so tired. It seems as though I never can get to bed before eleven. I worked on philosophy topic this afternoon 
and heard Madame Frisch tonight with Sunny. 

1916. 
Saturday. This P.M. went to see "Katrinka". Sat in last row of Nigger Heaven. A screaming show. Tonight rode & went 
to Flag Shop. They're so sweet. 

1917. 
Rose rather late. To breakfast with them. Then "Chalk" left. Marion sewed the buttons on Don's coat & I knitted. Oh 
dear I felt so unnecessary! To diner with Mr. Richards. The adorable one, & Mr. Bugbee. Then out to the camp. 
Wonderful. Saw trenches, dug-outs, barbed wire entanglements, parados, camouflages, n everythin' and shell-holes. Oh 
I love Deacon Flatfoot so & his darling laugh. 


November 5 

1915. 
Friday. We had dress rehearsal tonight. Sunny went to dinner with me and she's the dearest kid, honestly. The thing was 
awfully long but good. 

1916. 
Sunday. Ernestine went to church with me. We couldn't walk. She came to dinner. And to Senior Parlor. Read 
Wordsworth. Ernie went to Senior Parlor & supper with me and Vespers. 

1917. 
Oh how tame to be back. Gosh! Went to classes. Poor. Ann came down tonight & I haven't done tomorrows lessons. 
And Ongleys going to make me take that quiz over, the muffin. 


November 6 

1914. 
Went home today. Got the 11.51. Just rushed down to the train. Margaret Wallace was on the car. Saw Gernsie in the 
afternoon. The game will be between Union and N.Y.U. Papa went out to Top'not tonight. 

1915. 
Saturday. This morning I did flowers. In the P.M. saw punk movies. Tonight wore Sunny's hat. Slick time. Oh, I'm so 
happy I know something awful must be going to happen. 

1916. 
Monday. Oh, I'm so tired. Doris got gack, tired but happy, much fed & follied. Claire left yesterday. Made pink bunny 
tonight. Good. 

1917. 
Didn't hear from Con. And never will. Oh dear I loved him so, he was so sweet. His darling laugh & he was so adorable 
looking. If he'd write to me I'd be the very happiest girl in the whole wide world. Con darling. 


November 7 

19 
Oh what words could describe what pen could paint my joyous day today! And who do you think my room-mate was? 
Libbie 

19 
Hagney!! and Maude Canady-Gaure. [triangle] [ y-shape] tea. Singing Dance!!! Many thrills. Oh, I love chick 
"Shinnay!" and Bill and Walt Baker. 

1915. 
Party last night in Dot's room. Slept with Ev. Went to the Waffle house with Miss Langworthy this morning & then for a 
dandy walk. Went to train with Mrs. Bullard & [San] Anna Stevens. 

1916. 
Tuesday. Big Day! Tonight there was a torch light procession, speeches, & announcement of returns. John & Carl came. 
More Proposals flying around this alley-way. 

1917. 
Went to School. I think I've lost one of Marion Crispins lessons & will have to do it over myself. Came home and took a 
nap. Mama isn't coming home for another week. 


November 8 

1914. 
Sun. Teddy, Mary, Libbie, Harry, Chick, Maud, Bill and I went for a walk through the garden and to see the 

two new Frat. houses. Billy has a kitten. Bill brought me down to Albany. Came down with a bit of horrid St. Stephen's 
men. 

1915. 
Mon. Had a busy day. Did what I wrote down for tomorrow. Tue. mother and Aunt Emma came, but were only here a 
little while. More fun! 

1916. 
Wed. This P.M. went down-town with Marie & Ann. Walked both ways. Tonight bouillon party. Ann, Marie, self, 
Ernie, Isabella, Marietta, Marjorie, Virginia, & Clara. I love Clara. 

1917. 
Thur. Had done my lessons so felt very safe in school. Like Book-keeping now. Short-hand hard, and am going to have 
more of it. I revelled in Spanish. She was so darling & laughed at me and made me read and translate the trozo. Went to 
see Mrs. Scudder tonight. 


November 9 

1914. 
Oh, it seems good to be back. Not. I wish all I had to do was to wear pretty clothes and be made love to. Such is my 
ideal. 

1915. 
Tue. Tonight we slept out on Alice's balcony Doris and I. We loved it. Went to the game and to Socialist meeting. 
Sunny and I went to Chapel with Miss Manfield. 

1916. 
Thurs. Tonight was a glorious moon-light night & Meg, Marion, Kie, Annie, Marie, Charlotte Bartow, Hoppie, Clara & 
I went for along walk ending at the F.S. 

1917. 
I wrote to Jimmy, Hunk, Marion, Sunny, Irene, Virginia, & Council of National Defense tonight. Oh, how I wish I could 
see [Durelle] just once more. 


November 10 

1914. 
A letter from Bill. He told me to "Keep a Pig". I got it in Lit. and almost laughed out loud. I like Bill a lot. 

1915. 
Wed. Slept out again tonight. Sunny is going home with me. This P.M. we went to the F.S. and heard Burgess Johnson 
speak. Tonight heard Grainsville Backer. Best Lecture I've ever heard in college i.e. most interesting to me. 

1916. 
Fri. Studied fierce this morning. Also P.M. Saw Miss Haight. Betty Wheeler to dinner. Concert. Miss Witherbee arrived. 
Awfully attractive. 

1917. 
Had to get up at 6.15 as they were going to put coal in. Papa has confidently expected mama's return all day. This 
afternoon I walked up to the hospital with Anna, then went down town & bought Irene's Christmas. 


November 11 

1915. 
Thur. Haven't written my story but have begun it. It's to be about the Shakers & Lucy. Hope it'll make a hit. Virginia left 
for New York. 

1916. 
Sat. Rode this morning. Such a wonderful day. No studying, but will make up for it. Lunch at F.S. In P.M. In evening 
Sophomore Party. Didn't go. 

1917. 
Had to rise for eight o'clock breakfast so as not to "bother Alice". In P.M. studied. Went up to Ann's for tea. Sewed after 
supper. Gallipole is wonderful. Mother came home. 


November 12 

1915. 
Fri. Went on Geology trip down the river. Loved it. Danced with Ag. Swell eats. Alice was so funny. I like Ev. Slept 
with Ann & Evelyn. Sunny dear. 

1916. 
Sunday. Breakfast Party at Inn given by darling Miss Witherbee. Chapel. Wonderful Minister. First of the Sunday 
Saloons. Vespers. Ernie never sees me. 

1917. 
Ah, Ongley! Ah, Durelle! Why are the Fates so unkind. Saw her today but no word leapt from her lip to make glad my 
heart. Received a letter my cup of joy would be full from Sunny. Had it been from him. 


November 13 

1915. 
Sat. Another trip. Nice. Burgess went. Saw lots of intersting things besides rocks. Went to "Adele". Punk. Miss 
Maxfield sweet. Awfully tired. 

1916. 
Monday. Classes. Ugh. Awful. Froze in geol. Handed in fierce paper in G. One of my pictures good. F.S. Ev Mason for 
dinner. Forgot her. Mama comes tomorrow. 

1917. 
Tue. Dot & Augusta announced their engagements tonight. Augusta, Ann & I went to the Leland & saw Duggie & 
Charlie. Then & The Arkay. Helene brought me down in her car tonight. 


November 14 

1915. 
Sun. Got up at 12 o'clock. Walk with Sun. Dode got back. Alice kills me. Mim is so nice. W & Ruth & Jessie & all are 
peaches. [ drawing of 2 peaches] 

1916. 
Rainy. Mama came. I was so glad to see her & she looked so sweet. I went to the station with her. I am going to N.Y. 
Friday. 

1917. 
Wed. Nothing very exciting today except I got severely spoken to for writing one letter over another in typewriting. 
Miss Onley looked sweet. Got letters from Ev and K. Schwab. Got Irene's box ready. 


November 15 

1915. 
Monday. Oh, darn, I loathe "Treasure Island". Sun was so silly & peevish this afternoon that I just couldn't stand her. 

1916. 
Wed. Big day. Got two cuts to go down & hear Warden Osborne. In P.M. deaf, dumb, & blind demonstration. Rode out 
in Billy Hill's auto & went back to Woods to lunch. 

1917. 
Oh dear is Fate never going to be kind. Listen to my prayers and make Miss Ongley smile upon me. She was so 
dreadfully serious today, and stern. I'm sure she must know how I love her and deliberately be cruel to me. She is so 
sweet. Miss Lockart likes her too and she's much more loveable than I am. But if Miss Ongley would only be nice to 
me, I'd be her slave. 


November 16 

Monday. 

1914. 
I wish once in a dog's age I could remember to write in this thing. All these news are fierce. I'm in a vile humor. 
Finished dressing my doll today. 

1914. 
Having written above by mistake I suppose I'll have to write here for decency's sake. The gym. opens tomorrow. Dot 
and Cordy saw Slippery Slim in the movies today. It's a sight. Went to the Philharmonic with Meg tonight. It was 
wonderful. That awful exam. looms over me. I wish I wasn't so rushed with work. 

1915. 
Tue. Continued cloudy. This P.M. I did not go to the Flag. Doisth her [...] [awfu'co'] sores yesterday and today. 

1916. 
Thursday. Oh, dear, three things worry me. I think I paid Doris 80 cents I didn't owe her, I think she's engaged to John 
& my play isn't written. 

1917. 
And this is Friday and of course I didn't have her. How long the days are when 5th hr. brings no Spanish class. 


November 17 

1915. 
Wed. I can't take any pleasure in life now that Sunny is so funny. Roller skated with Maire tonight. Evey sick. 

1916. 
Friday. Went to New York & met mother. Went to Neighborhood Playhouse with mother & Miss Haight. Saw "Great 
Catharine", "The Queen's Enemies", & "The Inca of Perusalem". 

1917. 
This is Saturday & I had Spanish. It is wonderful to just sit & look at Her. She is so beautiful. So clean and fine & rare-
looking. Ah, me! 


November 18 

1915. 
Sunny is all right now and as sweet (?) as ever. She was indisposed today. Evey had patties, nut bread & cake. Went to 
Cohens. Great. "Vanity Fair". 

1916. 
Saturday. Breakfast at Miss Haights. Shopped. Couldn't get brown jersey got green. Pretty. Came back. 

1917. 
This is Sunday. I spent the day thinking of her. How wonderful to be able to think about her all I want to. Thank heaven 
for free thought. 


November 19 

1915. 
Friday. Tonight Sunny performed. Sunday duties while we talked. Ev Mason went home, lucky dog [drawing of dog] 
(<Dog). Bought 2 pairs of shoes. Alcohol behaved very badly. Awful lecture. 

1916. 
Chapel. Billy Hill. Few there. Saw Dot. Sunday Saloon. Miss Sebring. Went to Prof Drakes to a Fireside suffer. Fun. 
Polly, Guy, Frances, [Fragina], Biana, Hilda & Lydia there. 

1917. 
Today is Monday. Did I see Her? I have forgotten. I'm sure I must have or I would not be alive tonight. Oh yes we 
walked with her. Heaven is too kind. 


November 20 

1914. 
I'm writing this all wrong but never mind. Mother came today. And I took my exam! It was horrible but I knew 
something. 

1915. 
Saturday. Down town to see "Treasure Island". Disappointed. Lunch at Woods. Then saw Vassar movies. Came home. 
Dressed doll. Bonfire. Sunny some . [drawing of sad face] 

1916. 
Monday. Geology. Oh, icicles! Art. Wonderful Art exhibition. J. Scared. Ann in bed all day. Dr. Bowness for dinner. 
Chapel. 

1917. 
Today she wore a black velvet gown and smiled. Oh, Heaven how she smiled. It was as if the ardent sun were sending 
its burning kiss into the room. 


November 21 

1914. 
Found out I passed. My tutor came over and told me. Sweet of her! Oh, I'm so glad, nothing matters now any more! 

1915. 
Sunday. Got up just in time for chapel. Preached very attractive personally. Mission Study class. Fierce interesting. 
Dinner at Uandi. 

1916. 
Tuesday. Went to F.S. with Marie, Jeannette, Trina & Ann. Had a vociferous class-meeting. Agnes to dinner & we sat at 
the mesa Espanola. 

1917. 
Today she asked me if I was cold. And I told her no. How wonderful! But how much better if I had said "How could I 
be with you near?" 


November 22 

1914. 
Mon. I stayed in bed today. First time since I've been in college. Thereby missed Latin, Crit., Lecture & Lab. Hooray, 
hurry! I am so glad. 

1915. 
Monday. Classes rather beastly. Martha Van Allen wanted to know about Rochester. Studied. Down-town. Doll. 

1916. 
Wednesday. Read "Dark Flower" in P.M. & went to concert. At night we went to see "The Yellow Jacket". It was 
wonderful. 

1917. 
I came down on the car with a dreadful garlicy foreigner today. But I was happy for he reminded me of Her. For She is a 
foreigner too. 


November 23 

1915. 
Awfully excited about tomorrow. Fierce busy, and then Laundry fell upon me. I want to get home so. Will A.B. meet 
me? 

1916. 
Thursday. Still didn't study. Rainy so no Geol. I gave a tea 7th hour. Got my pictures & dress. Pictures very poor. Stunt 
party. Christians play. 

1917. 
Friday. Today interested me not at all. I went up to Marge's tonight. She is the same killing girl as of yore. We went up 
to Dots. She looked so pretty! 


November 24 

1913. 
Alas, how long have I neglected to write in my diary. The Varisty Hockey was announced tonight. Weiny is on. 

1914. 
Wed. We went home today. Some excitement going down in the taxi. Six girls in. Mother and Abie met us at the station. 

1915. 
Went home with Sunny and Kie. Mother and Father met us. We went to the Grand. Slept with Sunny. Oh, dear, what a 
cruel thing love is! Ha! ha! 

1916. 
Friday. Studied Espanol. In P.M. didn't go to movies which are allowed now. Had a cold. Went to lecture at night. Party 
in Marie's. 

1917. 
Saturday. Big day. God knows to quote Mary's [mail]. I'll never see such another. Went to Miss Ongleys to tea with 
Mary. Mary is a dear. I love her. Spent the night at Annas. She is so blooming disagreeable. Saw Mary & Dot. 


November 25 

1914. 
Thur. Big doings! Kim, Mother, and I went to church and then down to meet Dot. Game in P.M. In the evening Abie 
brought down Courtney, and Poynter. The latter is adorable. He talks, and laughs so cutely, and can't dance but is a devil 
with his eyes. Courtney a boob! 

1915. 
Thurs. Thanksgiving. I am so thankful for so many things. Went to Top'not and saw the little weenty goat. Went to the 
Grand again. Kie is so funny. I love Sunny. 

1916. 
Saturday. Curse late. Shampoo. In P.M. read "The Hilltop on the Maine", ate Maries candy & played Trina's vic. At 
night [Porter] [anteau] & Agnes. Lecture by Stuart Walker. 

1917. 
Sunday. Represented the family at church. Went to Sprage Chapel. My class is sweet. Went to Dot's with Marge. Oh, 
Mac is so sweet. I wish someone loved me. 


November 26 

1914. 
Fri. Slept A.M. P.M. had tea. Ruth Ripton, Sig, Marge, Marie, Alice, Gussie and K. Middleton were in. Grace & El and 
Janet couldn't come. I do love Sun. 

1915. 
Friday. I went to Fin Belsteins. Girls slept. In P.M. Marge and I went to see Cyril Maude in "Peer Gynt". It was poor. In 
the evening Androdes & the Lion. 

1916. 
Sunday. Jessie gave a breakfast-party to which we were not invited. Good Sermon. In P.M. called on Miss McCabb. 
Maries tea. Evvie sweet. 

1917. 
I didn't even see her today but I felt her presence near. Miss Diehl is an angel. I was so silly in Shorthand. Nancy is 
sweet. We went to Franham's for dinner & I guess papa felt himself polluted. Met Marge in Troy. Didn't see Miss 
Ongley today. 


November 27 

1914. 
Saturday. Shopped this A.M. Huylers. Grand this P.M. with Marge. In the evening the girls. Studied and I called on 
Mrs. Robinson. 

1915. 
Doris'. We had a [screen] time. The girls were rather dopey. Oh, if I were a man I could hardly keep my hands off her! 
Fiercly good dinner. Little car ride. Brought down to Mechanicville. 

1916. 
Mon. Oh, I haven't studied in so long. I must get down to work. I am so tired of [U.] Miss Bush is sweet, though. We 
read Jo's play. Hetty here. 

1917. 
Tue. Today Miss Ongley wasn't very interesting. Tonight I went to see "The Man Who came Back". Poor. Miss Ongley 
there with the boys. 


November 28 

1914. 
Sunday. The sad least taking. Oh, parting is such sweet sorrow. Help I'm growing pathetic. Abie was down, not to see 
me off. Teddy is so sweet. He came to dinner and brought Caroline Sarver a nice 1918 girl. There were eight of us for 
dinner, Doris & Hilda. More fun! Dore & Hilda for supper. Mother, Father, Lee, Teddy, Caroline, Hilda, Doris, Kim, 
Dot. 

1915. 
Sunday. To church. Kie went with Marge. Sunny acts so bored. Dinner at Ten Eyck. Ride to Schenectady with Gussie. I 
haven't seen my mother this whole vacation. 

1916. 
Tue. Today we had that beastly Art Written. I didn't know a thing. Had to identify rum pictures. Oh, dear! 

1917. 
Wed. Oh, today I got an awful call from Miss Kellas. I am desolate. I hate to be rotten. It's such a reflection on V.C. 
Miss Ongley told me to come over to be cheered up but I didn't go. 


November 29 

1914. 
Mon. Lab. Horrible. Had Apparatus 8th. Fierce stuff. Afterwards, went to dinner with Katharine Middleton in Main. 

1915. 
Monday. Oh, its great to be back. All the girls are as sweet as can be. They all had a great time in N.Y. & got lots of 
new clothes. Mrs. Heath is here. Sun pays no attention to me. 

1916. 
Wed. Thanksgiving. A gloomy day as to weather, tho' bright within. Dinner with Miss Holden. Sweet. To M.P.s with 
Dot, Althea, & Katrina. To Party with Louise Zielinski. Sweet. 

1917. 
Thursday. What a golden opportunity missed yesterday. This is the most peaceful & happiest Thanksgiving I've ever 
had. Church. Calls. Saw Marion. "She's one of the sweetest girls I've ever met". 


November 30 

1914. 
Down street today. To the movies. "Shore Acres". Punk. Later to Wood's. I took two pictures to be framed at the 
Raymond Art Shop. 

1915. 
Tue. Oh, dear, my head aches so, and all I ate was some lemon candy. I had an interview with Miss Taylor. Went to 
view the geological marvels of the vicinity. 

1916. 
Thursday. This should be yesterday & today yesterday. Went down-town in rain with Marie & Ann. Heard the poet 
Delamare. Had dinner in our room. Lush. 

1917. 
Friday. Saw Miss Ongley. She is so darling. I love her more than life itself. Marion & I went up to Marion's tonight. 
Lawrence was there. 


December 1 

1914. 
Wed. Ann and I went to the flag today. We got some lush eats and met Ev, Cordy, and Marion over there. Marion gave 
us some cheese. 

1915. 
I sat on Sunny today and now her nose is way out to one side. Do you suppose I could have injured it? Well anyway I'm 
not afraid to die, if I did. 

1916. 
Friday. Had Thursday classes. Mr. Bye reads marks out in class. I shall suffer' till Mon. Tonight heard Oklahoma Kate. 
Splendid. Ev is such a celeb getting [B]B grade. 

1917. 
Saturday. Talked to Miss Ongley ages after class. Thought she was going to ask me to tea again. Went to M.P.s with 
Dot, Marion, & Augusta. Tonight minded the baby. 


December 2 

1914. 
Thursday. Today Kie and I after working laboriously in lab. walked off to get [hen] wheel. We went to Carey's and I had 
a horrid sundae. 

1915. 
Thursday. Oh, I feel so badly about Sunny! And she makes it so hard for me! I don't want to go to Rochester at all but I 
suppose I will. 

1916. 
Saturday. Friday classes. We're done out of our vacation & the other part of it is that we hardly realize it at all. "The 
Little Liar". Maids Club House fair. 

1917. 
Sunday. All day away from Her! Went to church. Didn't see Marion off. Chapel. My little girls are darling. Anna down 
to supper. 


December 3 

1913. 
Stanley Brown just gave us a call-down. Boob! Alas, I fear I will soon be going to Margaret Armstrong. Went to 
[Altmann's] with Anna this afternoon. Beautiful. 

1915. 
Kim waited & went with me. Wasn't she a dear girl? We got acquainted with Mrs. [Wiches] on the car. Also Alice. Not 
to mention Everett & Janet. Went to Mr. Barnards. 

1916. 
Sunday. Ann & I aronse at 11 o'clock. Ann is going the everlasting psych. Wrote to mama, Ann, & Marge. DArk Music. 
Tonight hearg "Red Pepper Burns" with Katrina. 

1917. 
Monday. Talked to Miss Ongley for half an hour in the lib. & she was furious. She is so fascinating to talk to. Anna is 
studying. 


December 4 

1913. 
I had an interview with Miss Smith today and she was dear. [Doris] slept until 3 o'clock. I went to class drill for the first 
time. 

1914. 
Ann didn't feel very well today. She has neuralgia. We walked over to the violet shop. Went to the Flag and Mrs. S's. 

1915. 
Our house is such a nice [on] one, on East Avenue & a wonderful big automobile took us there. We had an apple party 
last night. Heard adorable Mr. Morris this P.M. & talked to him at the reception, also Rexford & a Union man. 

1916. 
Monday. Got a cut in Geology so went to Abnormal Psych. Mr. Robinson let me go, sweet man. Didn't like Ab. 

1917. 
Tue. Espanol. Miss Ongley was awfully cross with me. But of course it was my own fault. I thought I read awfully 
cunningly though. 


December 5 

1913. 
Today I saw Doris off for New York. I feel horribly ill tonight. 

1914. 
Oh how [litterly], litterly do I regret not having written in my diary right straight along. What do I think my diary is for? 

1915. 
More meeting & more Mr. Morris. He is a lamb. If I could find a man like him I'd marry him. (Heaven help the man!) I 
felt decidedly ill on the sleeper. 

1916. 
Tuesday. Went to the M.P.s with Marie & saw Valesha [Swatt]. Rare! Also did some shopping. Walked out. Marie is a 
nice girl. 

1917. 
Wed. 17. Miss Ongley & I went to Mary's to tea. Mary is the sweetest girl I have ever knew. Two ladies & their babies 
there. I love Miss Onley like a sister. 


December 6 

1915. 
Still feeling horrible. Went to the Drs. She's an awful idiot. Went to Cohen's to see Theda Barra. Good bill. Still feel 
wrteched because Sunny doesn't love me any more. I should worry. 

1916. 
Wednesday. Spanish. Sat at the Spanish table with Punk. She is so cute. Elinor Graham calls them The Flossy Ones. 
Aesthetic dancing. Language Club. 

1917. 
Thur. Had Espanol, but fear I wasn't too good. I do love la professor, though. Anna is staying with me & we're both 
studying . Gee! Kyle Adams. 


December 7 

1915. 
Went to the Dr's. again & she sent me to bed. I tried to keep the people out of my room but couldn't. Evelyn Mason put 
up a sign "Plague Within Beware" & they all came to see what the Plague was. 

1916. 
Thursday. Had geology so of course didn't do anything. I mean couldn't do anything in the P.M. Studied at night. 

1917. 
Friday. It was today, I think, I left Miss Ongley a doughnut Mary had given me. I am so thrilled about tomorrow I can't 
see. 


December 8 

1915. 
Went to the Infirm. darn my luck! Soon after I arrived [Buffie] came, cursing loudly. Our muse is sweet, & I'm having a 
swell rest & good food, but Buffie wants to get out to go to West Point Sat., & I hate to miss that dance. 

1916. 
Friday. This afternoon we went to the movies. Marie, Katrina & I & saw Blanche Sweet in "The Dupe". Ag asked me to 
go to Chop Suey. 

1917. 
Sat. 17. Got a new waist. Talked to Ongley. She's a lamb. Went down with Ann. Snow storm. Class dinner marve. Meg 
& Kim there. Saw Vince. Dee dee isn't here. Ag is screaming. 


December 9 

1915. 
Thurs. I get so many notes, but Buff got some lovely roses. Sun has not written. I guess she hates me. I don't blame her. 
Buffie & I had such fun hasling over John. 

1916. 
Saturday. Arose early. Over to Students. In P.M. went to Williams play. Saw Noyes Reynolds. In evening went to play 
with Mrs. Bullard. 

1917. 
Sunday. Rose about 8.30. Breakfast in room. Creamed mushrooms. Lush. Chapel. Sat with Cordy, Meg, Virginia & 
Clarice. She is so lovely. To Inn for dinner & supper. Vincent seduced me when we came away. 


December 10 

1915. 
Fri. I want to get out so badly! I hate to miss the play! Oh, dear, I'm so unhappy. And hateful Dr. B. said "Why didn't 
you ask to go home instead of coming here? I'd have let you go in a minute!" 

1916. 
Sunday. Arose late. Got left on two breakfast parties. Chapel. Sweet old man. Ag for dinner. Did Spanish. Supper at Inn. 
Delicious!!! 

1917. 
Monday. Went in such a hurry I didn't have time to get my gloves. Took Japanese cakes to Ongley who liked them. 
Came Home. Virginia called. 


December 11 

1915. 
Saturday. Buffie is the luckiest girl. This morning she got two checks, a rose for her dress, a letter from her man and the 
assurance that she could go out. I went to the Play. 

1916. 
Mon. Dot, Hannah and I went to see Charlie Caplin in "The Rink". Awfully funny Vaudeville good. 

1917. 
Ongley was horrid today. She fluctuates so. She didn't thank me for the tree and she wasn't particularly nice in class and 
she walked home with Marion Whittaker. Beast! But I'll pay her back. I shan't speak to her for days. 


December 12 

1915. 
Sunday. That plagued old doctor didn't come at all and we'd expected her since ten in the morning. We were reduced to 
a pulp. Went to Christmas music. It was wonderful. 

1916. 
Tue. I went with Jeannette, Eva, & Katrina to the Liberty to see Donald Brian in "The Smugglers". Katrina is going to 
give me her picture. 

1917. 
This is Wednesay. I don't remember much about Her today. I just saw one fleeting glimpse of her I think & she said 
she'd tell me about their "sentiments later". I guess it'll be some time later, from all indications. 


December 13 

1915. 
Monday. It seems great to be out. It's the snowiest day I ever went enywhere. I had to read my story in class today and it 
sounded awfully good to me. Buffie got her train. 

1916. 
Wed. I am put in the play as Oswald. Oh, dear, I don't want to do it. Vincent is Olga, and Ann Thorf is Liljekrona 3. 
Rehearsals 3. 

1917. 
Thursday. I was nasty in class today but I guess I've got an abcess and have an excuse, anyway. She looked so puzzled. 


December 14 

Mon. Cold & clear. 

1914. 
There are three things that do make me cross, being told I'm cross, having people take me in earnest when I'm joking, 
and being 

told I never study. All three I have had in one bunch today. And 8th hr. I'm supposed to go to apparatus! Oh, Gosh, I 
don't blame anybody for cutting gym. and handing in an excuse. I hate it. 

1915. 
Oh, damn! in the infirm again. With a rash. Sun urged me to go. Hateful girl, she wanted to get rid of me I know. Oh, 
what will I do? 

1916. 
Thurs. Rehearsed 7th & 8th & in the evening. Didn't get scalped in English which surprised me. Rehearse is all I do 
nowadays. 

1917. 
Friday. I talked to her today. Actually! She said the fish hid behind the tree from her. Poor things I don't blame them. 
And she said they joined hands & began practising a song in my honor. Snow. Ann. 


December 15 

1914. 
Did up presents and took them around. Ann, bag; Ev, Hanky; Dot, Kie, Meg, Cordy, Kim, towels; Doris, nogthing; 
Marion, [blubs]. Well, Well, well, Old Father Christmas is doing a rushing business! 

1915. 
Still in the infirm. The girls are very sweet. They can't find out from the docs what my trouble is. All they'll say is "she 
is resting comfortably". 

1916. 
Friday. Fierce tired. Rehearsal this morning and this afternoon. Tonight didn't do anything much. V. Languntly over. 
Katrina is dear. Jimmy is sweet. 

1917. 
Sat. So much excitement. To dinner with Miss Ongley at Mary's. Oh I love Mary so. And her house & family & 
everything. Went to Schenectady to the sleigh-ride. 


December 16 

1914. 
Day after tomorrow! Tonight I finished Mama's sweater. (I didn't at all. Don't you believe it. She's writing it up later and 
can't think of anything else to say). 

1915. 
Some of the girls went home today. Isn't the college good! Lenore notes but muh heart is sore within muh. I adore Miss 
Corrigan. 

1916. 
Saturday. Rehearsal. Down-town. Down-town. Play. A huge success. Supper at Uandi. Sat next to Vincent. Ev, Marion 
& Cordy came back. 

1917. 
Sun. Had breakfast about 12. Marie a scream. I came down in time for my S.S. class. They're so cunning. To Ann's. 
She's so crazy about college. We're going to the Red Cross every day this vacation. 


December 17 

1914. 
Tomorrow we go home? Can you believe it? No!! Well, I can't either. Its just too wonderful. I'm not packed a bit. Well 
I'll never be able to get off, that's all. 

1915. 
Friday. Now they're all gone. Sun sent some roses. I don't thank her a bit. After all I've done for her I deserve them. 

1916. 
Sun. Dreamed about Vincent last night. Bad signs! I sent off my dolls . Oswald, Vincent, John, & Katrina. Ann went to 
the Infirmary this morning. Went to see Ann, who is ailing. 

1917. 
Mon. Ann came up & she, Mary & I went to lunch at the tea room. Then I left Ann in Miss Ongley's class. She said I 
could go to see the gold fish tomorrow. 


December 18 

1914. 
Went home. Hurray! hurray! Dore and I went to the Golden Robin and the Grand. Marion and Dot, Mama and Augusta 
met me. I'm so glad to be home. 

1915. 
Saturday. Mother couldn't understand why I didn't write but yesterday Doris told her. She says she's fierce sorry. Ditto, 
ditto! 

1916. 
Monday. Cut in Geol. Fierce quiz in J. In P.M. sewed & went down-town with Stoutie. Marion's birthday. Katrina & 
Marie went home. I want rubbers & a hot water [bottle] for Christmas. 

1917. 
Tue. Today I took Miss Ongley some pebbles for the gold-fish bowl & she said I could come & see them, the fish, that 
they loved them. She is so darling I grow fonder of her every day. Mrs. Moore came today. Anna has typhoid fever. 
Virginia spent the night here. We sing, the Spanish National Hymn tomorrow. 


December 19 

1914. 
Made one awful dash for the car, which was packed. It was so wonderful and restful on the train. 

1914. 
Sat. Today I went shopping, I guess. I'm writing this up Jan. 1, 1915. Abie couldn't bring Tom down tonight because he 
has something on but he came down. Prize speaking last night. 

1915. 
Sun. Oh, will the days never pass! Miss Corrigan went today and I have Miss Herndon, hope I can go tomorrow or 
Tuesday. 

1916. 
Tues. Classes. Art and U. I really do love Miss Bush, though she did make us work so hard. Did G tonight. Read about 
Dorothy Wordsworth. 

1917. 
Wed. Today I worked like a fiend but Miss Diehl said I might go and sing Viva Al Jonsito which I did. After which I 
walked home with Miss Ongley, who let me go up to her room & darn a pair of her stockings. She is so lovely. I feel 
very maternal toward her. I was fierce late & Mrs. Moore was here for dinner. Muscatelle. 


December 20 

1914. 
Saw dearest Marge. Oh, I was so glad to see her. She is improved. Kibie is the same as ever. 

1914. 
Yesterday I went down to the church and helped entertain sixty poor children. After four I went shopping with Bill to 
buy Ruth [Buck] a present. 

1915. 
Doctor told me I couldn't go tomorrow, probably. Oh, isn't this a god awful place! I hate it, loathe it, despise it. Ugh! 

1916. 
Wed. I worked some on J. Ann got out of the infirm. We went to the F.S. Ernie asked me to dinner with her tomorrow 
night. Vincent so funny in class. 

1917. 
Thursday. School closed at 12.20. Miss Deal let us out early. I ate a lovely lunch then went to the libe. I then called for 
her. She had been lunching with Miss [Bathe] & they were very mean & [twosy] & laughed at me. We went out & 
bathed Bimbi. He's so dear. It was just like a fairy tale. I love her so. I want to hug her & I can't very well but I wish she 
would me. 


December 21 

1914. 
Went to church, and Sunday school with Janet. Walked with Marge in the afternoon. Abie came down. 

1914. 
Mon. Shopping, probably and the movies. I'm certainly not a loyal member of the Consumer's league to be going 
shopping so late. 

1915. 
Tuesday. I gave the Dr. a large & copious piece of my mind today. I scarcely have any left to give. She didn't like it a 
bit. 

1916. 
Thurs. Today we went to Prexy Taylor's funeral. It was a beautiful service, led by Lyman Abbott. Tonight Santa Claus 
& his reindeer (1) visited us. 

1917. 
Friday. Vacation Hurrah! Hurrah! Went to the Red Cross with Anna. In the P.M. went to see Ann in the Hospital. 
Marion is home. To M.P.s with Miss McCormack. Lunch at Ann's. 


December 22 

1914. 
Tue. Golly, this writing a thing up when you haven't an idea what you did is getting to be a bore! I guess I twiddled my 
thumbs, today. 

1915. 
Hurray! Mother arrived for the scene to succor me. And she did. I'm going home tomorrow. Mother is to sleep here. 
They're awfully fussy. 

1916. 
Fri. I am tired, oh so tired. Everything seems all wrong. I suppose its just the way I feel, and everything will turn out all 
right, but I'm so depressed. 

1917. 
Sat. Today didn't go to see Ann because Virginia went. In the morning Ann & I went again to do Red Cross. In P.M. 
went shopping I guess. Spent tonight with Virginia. 


December 23 

1914. 
Wed. Tonight I went down to Alice's with Dot and William Hailes and [Glad Smiley]. The ride in the cutter was lovely. 
It was such a beautiful night. In the afternoon I went with Margery to Helene's. She gave me a garlic and I ate it, and 
served us tea in the kitchen. She's perfectly beautiful. 

1915. 
Came home today. It seems awfully good to be here. But my trunk hasn't arrived. Telephoned Ann & Marion. They 
were so surprised. 

1916. 
Saturday. Mother & I shopped laboriously this morning. Lunch at Hagamans. Didn't hear from Dore. Shopped again 
tonight. Awful mob. Saw A.B. 

1917. 
Sun. Today I went to the chapel & gave the little dears my presents. Then went to Sallys & to the Hospital. Ann seems 
better already. 


December 24 

1914. 
Thur. Today I went around with Marge to deliver presents. Her presents, I should say. We went with Marie part way. 
Saw Louise Clement. 

1915. 
"Twas the day before Christmas". I dashed all over looking for a prom dress & coat & incidentally buying presents. 
Several of mine came. 

1916. 
Sunday. L.T.H. in church. I ran into the S.S. while he was putting his rubbers on. Saw Dagman. Mr. [Moldenhawer] was 
adorable. Went to Vespers with Marge, Marion & Dot. 

1917. 
Mon. The day before Christmas! Went & sat with Anna & read & sewed. Poor Ann! She looks so ill! I'm so sorry & 
there isn't a thing I can do. To Virginia's tonight. 


December 25 

1914. 
Christmas! We went flying around in the automobile delivering. I got some lovely presents. 

1914. 
Friday. Christmas. Such a wonderful Christmas and such a perfect day. Lovely presents from everybody. Perfectly 
happy. Huylers [prom] A.B. 

1915. 
Christmas! I got darlying things! In the morning Guy took us around delivering gifts. Good dinner. Went to the Grand 
with Don. 

1916. 
Christmas Day. Darling card from Gertie. In P.M. took up collection at "Very Good Eddie" at the Hall for the 
Playground for Mrs. McEwan. 

1917. 
Tue. Christmas Day! Seemed funny to awake in a strange house. Sang America at 9 o'clock. Breakfast party for Everett. 
Went to see Ann & helped her open her presents. In P.M. took up a collection for the playgrounds at the Hall. 


December 26 

1914. 
Doris came down and we went to Beta Alpha. She likes Flea-lite so! Ha! Ha! Danced twice with Ralph. He's so 
adorable. 

1914. 
Sat. Dots Dance. Had a lovely (?) time. Erk cut in on the first dance. I was so flattered. Danced with Ralph and Kid. The 
latter is the sweetest thing I ever knew. 

1915. 
Sunday. And the worst blizzard I ever went anywhere. Didn't go out, Telephoned Gussie & the vic was going full tilt. 

1916. 
I've just discovered that I've met Betti's fiance, at Melrose June 7th, 1913. How droll! Today we went down-street, I had 
my hair done, read & played Flinch with Mother. Cards from "Cap", Ev, & Cornelia Walcutt. 

1917. 
Wed. Johnny & Doris walked in upon me. They're so cute. They went to the Grand. I met them & went to the M.P.s 
then to the Hampton then to see "Maytime" again. 


December 27 

1914. 
Sun. Rather a dry day Sunday is. Went up to Sally's with Mama. Met Guy on the way. Also John Mosher. Sally was [a] 
as cute as could be. 

1915. 
Monday. Ordered Teacock. Bought my dress & coat. Had my hair done. Dore is coming tomorrow. [sticker that says 
"Seasons Greetings" on page]. 

1916. 
Had a better time than I expected, but oh, I wish David didn't like Blanche! He's so nice! Kid misbehaved terribly 
because Ruth wasn't there & Baudy was [revel]. 

1917. 
Thursday. Ann seemed so ill today. She just slept all the time. Dore & I rose at 11 & I left at 12.40. Junior is darling, bit 
I like Eddie best. Went to Virginia's again. Miss C came home in the middle of the night. 


December 28 

1914. 
Mon. Beta Alpha with Maynard. With Maynard do you get that? With the sweetest boy in the whole wide world "And 
to think he's all mine". I danced so much with him. It was a bore to dance with anyone else. I suspect him of being in a 
romantic mood, judging from some of the remarks he made. We sat under the palms and pretended we were at Palm 
Beach on our honeymoon and I sat on his lap going home in the auto. 

1915. 
Tuesday. Doris came about 12. Marion and I went down-town and bought "Ragging the Scale". Brate's dance. Henry 
wasn't there. Mr. Skinner nice. 

1916. 
[American Red Cross stamp "Merry Christmas" "Happy New Year" on entry] This P.M. we had a gay little party at the 
Grand. Tonight I went to the Leland. Oh, I'm so disgusted with Dave. Bob asked me to the Grand. 

1917. 
Saturday. Poor Ann! She's so ill. Virginia thinks she won't get well. It seems as if I coundn't stand it if she didn't! It's so 
unnecessary. Went to Jeans to lunch. Then to see "Magda". Paul is darling. Ann there too. To see "Girl O'Mine" with 
Bob. Funny parts great! 


December 29 

1914. 
Stevens. Had such a good time. Just lovely. I like Phelps so. And Kathryn Murlin is so dear. I love her. 

1914 
Tue. Tea at Elinor's. I never saw her look better. Mother, Mrs. Robinson and Anne were there. We sat at the dining 
table. Elinor certainly is a lovely girl. 

1915. 
Wednesday. Maries tonight. Will meet Tom Lee, Arnold Hooper, Edward Brandow, Sanford Baker and one of the 
Belknaps. Hope I have a good time. 

1916. 
Arose late. Shopped with Ann. In P.M. went to shower for Marge at Brates. Marion, Harriett Eyres, Signa, Marie, 
Margaret Norton, Janet, Helene, Augusta. Tonight S.S. entertainment. Elinor has a job in New York. 

1917. 
Friday. Ann & I started for the Red Cross, called on Miss Conch, & stuck there. Papa took me to the Grand tonight. It 
was great. A scream. 


December 30 

1914. 

C.A.R. dance with Chet. Of all things! I danced with Bill. He was so cute tonight. He was with Josephine Hoyt. He 
walked down with us and went to the Charity Ball. 
1914. 
Wed. 

1915. 
Marge's party. A scream. Ralph didn't arrive until 10 and Oggie close onto 11. There he sat on the stairs with Marie. Dot 
was so funny. I didn't play. 

1916. 
Saturday. Dentals. Libe. Elinor's. Down-town with Gusta. Read Scott. To Sunday School Entertainment for Vacation 
Home Children. Down-town to see "Grumpy". Adorable! Maynard asked me to the Grand. 

1917. 
Sunday. Rose late. Fierce cold day. Church. No one there. Wonderful sermon. Met Mrs. Moore. I'm so sorry for her. 
Went to Sprague Chapel. To Marges, met Marion, & came home. 


December 31 

1914. 
Went up to Doris. Pissed through Cohoes. Thrills. Didn't see Olive though I looked for her. 

1914. 
Today I read Spensers "Fairly Clean". Went to Miss Diamond's. saw "Cameo Kirby" with Marge at the Leland. Curry 
dinner at Marions and fan-tan. 

1915. 
Friday. Went up to Doris. Met Ken. He is most marve looking man I've ever seen. Johnny is a sketch. Dance at the 
armory. Ken and John very devoted to Dore. 

1916. 
Remember that Life is always an Open Book that may be written in afresh! Mr. Moldenhorwer said that The Very last 
day! Went up to see Marion & Mina. To see Sally & the [cousins]. She is so sweet. 

1917. 
Monday. The very last day of 17 a wonderful, a terrible year. I have a sore throat but retain my appetite. Its terrible cold. 
Ann no worse. To Red Cross, then to Grand with Marion & Mina. To see Elsie Ferguson in Barbary Sheep. 


Memoranda 

19 
Valentine from Miss Whittemore 
Mary had a little smile 
She carried it to school one day 
And she would use it all the while 

19 
In study-hall to play. 
Mary's face was sure to smile 

19 
In the midst of all the din. 
And her heart was full of guile 
When on the teacher she would grin. 

19 
Miss Charlotte E Whittemore 
2 Mountain Avenue 
Malden, Mass. 

1913. 
Saturday, May 10. Thrills! 
Mr. Harrison Bullock 
74 Grant Street. 
Cohoes, N.Y. 


Memoranda 

Die Wachtam Rhein 
Santa Lucia 

Lohengrin 
Mendellsohn 

19 
Victor Records 

Too Much Mustard 
Gertrude Hoffman Glide 

Col. Donovan March 
Jock's Patrol 

19 
At the Devil's Ball 
There come my Daddy Now. 

In a Little While 
On the Mississippi 

19 
Maurice Tango. 
On the Mississippi Medley 

At Dawning. 
Macushla. 

19 
Beethoven's Minuet. 
[...] from Robin Hood. 

Til the Sands of the Desert Grow Cold 
Armorer's Song 

19 
Thats how I need you. 
In my Harem 

Heather Bells 
Fisher Boy 


Memoranda 

Get out and Get Under - Wilhelm der Grosse 
High Jinx - Laughing Husband 
Nights of Gladness - Maiora 

1913. 
Aug 23. Mrs. Anderson made some delicious candy, at "Skiwankie" two cups brown sugar, 1 cup water, butter size of 
egg, vanilla, white of egg beaten hard. Drop. 

19 
You can't eat your cake and have it, but you can drink beer and have'em. 

19 
Came to V.C. 12 '9 '13 

19 
She is divine. She has a disagreeable face but when she smiles she is adorable, and she smiles often. She speaks with a 
little 

19 
boy voice and says such cunning things and laughs and then just looks at you, and holds your hand in the dark, a very 
crushable, kissable girl. 


Memoranda 

C.A. 
5.45 

note book 10 
Readings 1.75 
Laws .20 
verb blank .30 
envelopes .05 
doll's shirt .10 
soap .20 
toilet-water .29 (?) 
movies .05

 _____

 3.04 
shoes .10

 _____

 3.14 

5.45 
3.14 

2.31 

2.31 
.08 stamp 

2.23 
.10 cakes 

2.13 

comfortable 
calendars 
Eleanor's 
Shakers 
Adelaide 
party 
riding 


Memoranda 

Tomorrow 

19 
ask when Mar goes Thursday. 
Get fudge 
[...] robe [...] 
Take back Stevenson 

19 
Have papa examine my eyes 
Grand? 

19 
Thur. Go to see Marion, Marge, & 
Dot to say good-bye. 
Telephone A.B. good-bye. 

1915 
Aug. 5th Met Mr. Easterly 
from Lincoln South Carolina. 
"Now is the golden string which 
tied my heart unloosed, and 

19 
all the contents flown. And 
I hear the singing of the wind 

-and his voice". 
15.Aug 7. Met Lloyd. 


Memoranda 
At College 

19 
send Ed a postal 
" Miss Shaw " 
" Marie " " 
" Henry " " Miss Foster? 
Adele Harris (Cleveland) 

19 
Helen Chrysler's friend 
Write home Sundays and Thursdays 
Con-cen-trate! 
Writing list 

19 
Miss Russell 
" Haight 

Dear Jimmy: Was awfully glad to get your postal and know that you found the Royal Gorge all right. I was afraid you 
mightn't. I haven't had a good laugh since you left & I don't expect to have 'til you get back. If you dare to make good 
your threat of staying in the West. McDonald isn't back. He didn't get into the training. [This note is on 2 pages, 380381] 


19 
Arnold 
Otto 
Marge 
Dot 

19 
Ann 
El 
Marion 
Augusta 


Memoranda 

19 
Resolutions for 1915. 
I resolve to be more attractive than 
ever, this year. (very flip) 
To speak evil of no one and to 

19 
try to love every one. 
To try to say nothing rude 

" " " " " disgusting. 
" " " " " mean. 
19 

No to try to impress my opinions 
on others, nor to think it my 
duty to tell people what I think 
of their actions. 

19 
Not to try to be clever at the 
expense of other people. 
Not to study on Sunday. 
To get up at seven. 

19 
To go to bed at ten. 

[transcribed on previous page] 


Memoranda 

Examination Thoughts. 

19 
The D-attitudes 
Cursed are they which do hunger 
and thirst after knowledge for 
they shall not be filled. 

19 
Cursed are they which do not 
attain knowledge for they shall 
see hell upon earth. 
Cursed are they which do 

19 
attain knowledge, for they 
shall be sad-eyed birds. 
Mr. Follously (almost) 
" Hire 

19 
Mr. Vosburg 
Uncle Bob 
Mr. ? looked like Maynard 
" Waldorf 
" Kel 

19 
Met Karl. Feb 11 '16 
Write Spoon River Ode on myself 
" Two Worlds. 


Memoranda 

19 
Cousin Will gave me $25.00 
I gave Miss Scudder 8.85 
She gave me 5.00 July 19 
.40 laundry 

1.00 wheel chair 
.35 
.50 
2.25 

19 
Spent Sat. 

[sketch of her in center of 6 young men] 

19 
"Me" Dec 27 '16 
NOT 

.05 buttons 
.50 lunch 
.50 admission to Fair 
.50 Panama Canal 
.15 chocolate 
.25 stella 
.20 postal cards 
.85 hair 
.85 dog collar 

3.55 


Memoranda 

19 
Antoinette [Q]. Scudder 
510 Parker Street, 
Newark, 
New Jersey 

19 
Bluefields 
Miss Ruby M. Jolliffe 
7 E 15th St. 
N.y.C. 

1916 
New words-
accolade claustration aphrodisiac 
hegira lanciationrebaceous 
colloid abrade 

19 
infatude (adj.) exigeant 
objurgations protagonist 
traglodytic congeries 
motivatedendemic 

19 
gambit apogee 
renal guide 
sneaping tilivated 
apostate tripartite 


Memoranda 

19 
List of clothes for Silver Bay 
brown suit (wear) 
white linen waist " 
black pumps " 
19 
brown sailor hat 
white linen suit 
" skirt white Preparedness hat 
pink & white linen shirt waist 
19 
yellow dress black & white coat 
white crepe pink sweater 
white buck shoes 
bathing suit 3 sets of underclothes 
19 
smock thin pink waist 
Cornell 
watermelon dress 
blue sailor suit 

19 
white middy 


Memoranda 

19 
Resolutions for 1917. 
To try to keep healthy. 
To rise early. 
To retire early. 

19 
Not to eat polish stuff. 
To do my work. 
Not to leave things 'til the last minute. 
To concentrate. 

19 
To give up pleasure for duty. 
To make friends. 
Not to be carried away by passion. 
Not to be over-sensitive. 

19 
Not to be over-sentimental. 
Not to be self-conscious. 
Not to speak evil of my friends. 
To have my own opinions. 

19 
Not to force them on other people. 
To be neat. 
To be polite. 
Not to be rowdyish. Ad [infinitum]. 


Memoranda 

To read 
"Marriage" 
19 
"These Lynnchers" 
"The First Hundred Thousand" 
"The Yellow Dove" 
"The Pastor's Wife" Elinor 
19 
"The Goldfish" 

Books I gave to Senior Parlor. 
by Chesterton. Miscellany of Men, 
Varied Types, Tremendous Trifles, 
Heretics, The Wisdom of Father 
Brown. 

Commencement Presents 1917 
Friendship circle Virginia Langworthy 

$10 Auntie Sullivan 
$2 Auntie Minnie 
Camesole Aunt Emma 
Picture Marge 

19 
Books.Noyes & Van Dyck Hunk 
handkerchiefs Aunt Lizzie & Cousin Grace 
book Mrs. Young 
candy Mrs. Bullard 
flowers Margaret Brate 


Memoranda 

19 
Things I love 
animals 
flowers 
dancing 
19 
books 
men 
clothes 
automobiling 
19 
riding 

Things I loathe 
studying 
stiff people 
untidy people 

sweeping 

men 
mystery stories 
poverty 

playing tennis 

Charley Chaplin examinations 
vaudeville upper berths 

camp, and with his personality 
19 
as you say, I can't understand it. 
My work is piling up on me fierce. 
I envy you. vacationing. 
19 
We all enjoyed your letter. 
Sheet-iron is well and sends 
regards. 
Don't forget to go & see George. 
Sincerely Mary 


Memoranda 

1916 
Books read 
Essays & Literary Studies - Leacock 
Mr. Polly H.G.Wells 
The Research Magnificent " 
These Twain Bennett 
Eat & Grow Thin Thompson-Mahdah 
The Read Adventure Webster 
Tish Rhinehart 
Proof of the Pudding Nicholson 
Come Out of the Kitchen Alice Duer Miller 

Bright fill 
Frazier 
Sague 
Robinson 
Marrett 
Heuer 
Arnold 
Goodnow 
Tilt 
Winter 

Palmer 
Hand 
Archibold 

Marie 
Stoutie 
Buffie 
Madeleine 
Leonard 

Cummings 
[Glascock] 


Memoranda 
My Study Write to 
19 Gertie 
shoes Marion Ferre 
Dot Smith 
Marion Day 
Miss Peckham 
Emma Augusta 
19 Cordelia 
Virginia 
Frances 
D. Richards 
Schwab Winne 
wheeler Brate 
Sun Lorenz 
Mim 
EV 
De Witt 
19 

Doris Address 
748 Rugby Road 
Flatbush 
[Marie Antoinette] 
19 
29 Sundaes .30 Marion Louise & I

 .10 carfare to Dr. B's 
.20 from Brates Mon. 
.10 M.P.s Thurs 

Soda Mon. 
.10 M.P.s " Theda 

19 

Cordy rolls 15 
butter 21 
berries 70 

106 


Memoranda 

The Dark Flower, The Patrician Glascow 
Concert Pitch - Full Spring (?) Danby 
Woman and Marriage, Ellen Key 
p.281 

Kidnapped 

"Les Miserables" 
French books 
Meredith 

Turgenev 
"The Mill on the Floss" 
"Hagar" 
Tolstoi 

and Efficiency 
Pschychology and Social Sanity Munsterberg 

ARitsophane's Frogs 
Jane Adams Autobiography 
Carlyle's French Rev. T. Tembarom 


Memoranda 

Mon -Marge's Dance. 
Miss Diamond's 
Telephone Whitneys 

Tues -Ruth Wing & Frances Kellogg leave. 
Anna leaves. 

Wed. 

Thur -Say good-bye to Marion, 
Dot Marge. See Mar off? 

Fri. !!*?!?"!*???!!*!?! 

Cordy Goody-Good 
Meg Man-fusser 
Kim Missionary and 12 children 
Doris Grind 
Evelyn Loud Voice 
Marion Fatty 
Kie Teacher's Pet 
Dottie High-brow 
Anns School-Ma'am 

Why are Fords like O'Sullivan's 
rubber-heels? Ans. Because they 
make walking safer. 


Life contest [American Red Cross stamp] 

G.H. " 
Miscellany Weekly 
V.C.S.P.C.A. 
College Spirit, (singing) 
Poem for Miscellany 
Story " " 
Good Themes 
Movie 
Scenario 
Song Contest 
Songs-
Gussie 
cross 
smock 
Class day 
Read 1917 
Cordy 138 E. 7th St. 
Chillicothe 
Ohio 

Elizabeth Dillenbach 
103 Josselyn 
Mary Duncan 300 Lathrop 
Helen Hughes 226 Main 
Miss Haight 
203 North 
Miss Thallon 
216 Davidson 
Margorie Pratt 313 North 
Mary Ross 118 North 
Emma Moore 505 North 
Elizabeth Wiener 217 M. 
Dorothy Groff 111 J. 
Horatia Owens 116 J. 
Helen Patton 417 N. Tower 
Elizabeth Bird 907 N. 


Ruth Stanwood 100 S. 
Margaret Wiley 305 S. 
Miss Ellery Room K Main 
Miss White 307 Josselyn. 
Francis Fletcher 225 Main 
Julia Brooks 417 Raymond 
Bertha Shapely 100 Strong 
Why women should vote, 
Jane [Ackron] 
Why Women Want to Vote, 
Frances Maude [Brickerman] 
Votes and Babies, Annie G. [Povitt] 
Women's Place, Mary Addie Hopling 
Nat. Am. Women Suffrage Ass. 
505 5th Ave., N.Y.C. 
The Abortion of Child Labor,Florence Kelley. 
Helen Smith, Marta Pilcher 316 J. 
To open fountain pen - turn 
left to right->