Nell Upshaw Gannon diaries, 1933-1973

Summary

Creator:

Gannon, Nell Upshaw

Date:

1933-1973

Extent:

1.6 Linear Feet (4 document boxes)

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

Nell Upshaw Gannon diaries, ms883, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of diaries of Nell Upshaw Gannon from 1933-1973. The entries mainly discuss Gannon's daily activities with much emphasis on social events in Athens (Ga.) including visits and visitors and her involvement in various women's clubs. Also includes descriptions of vacations and trips, particularly the World's Fair in Chicago and a trip to Cuba.

Related

Other descriptive data:

Cataloged as part of the Georgia Archives and Manuscripts Automated Access Project: A Special Collections Gateway Program of the University Center in Georgia.

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Women travelers -- Georgia.
Women -- Georgia -- Diaries.
Women -- Georgia -- Societies and clubs.
Diaries.

Names:

World's Columbian Exposition (1893 : Chicago, Ill.)

Places:

Athens (Ga.) -- Social life and customs.
Cuba -- Description and travel.

Preferred citation:

Nell Upshaw Gannon diaries, ms883, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia Libraries.