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Abby Hill, Great Northern Railway Commission [daybook], 1903

 File — Box: 12, Folder: 6
Identifier: II

Scope and Contents

This 41-page daybook is an account of Hill’s trip to the North Cascade mountains in Washington State in the summer of 1903. Hill was under contract by the Great Northern Railway to paint the scenery along their rail line there; her artwork was used in the railroad’s promotional materials. In return, she received 1,000 mile railroad tickets for her and her children. In this daybook, Hill records brief notes about her daily activities. It dates from May 1 to September 15, 1903 and also includes a single entry from April 12, 1906.

A typed transcription is available for this daybook.

Dates

  • Creation: 1903

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open to researchers by appointment.

Extent

From the Collection: 22.4 Linear Feet (39 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the University of Puget Sound, Archives & Special Collections Repository

Contact:
Collins Memorial Library
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