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Immediate Source of Acquisition

Purchased in 05/23/2011.

Scope and Contents

Papers, 1905-1936, of Anna Lou Jose on her trips through Europe. Includes details about the sea journey to Europe as well as details of her daily activities and places visited. Also includes information about the first three days of the 1936 Summer Olympics, held in Berlin. There is also ephemera that was tucked into one of Jose's diaries from her travels. Also includes an expense book from 1905 to 1906 as well as an undated address book. Finally, there is a diary of an unknown person, dated 1964.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

• Address books
• Europe, Northern -- Description and travel
• Germany -- Description and travel -- 20th century
• Journal (accounts)
• Ocean travel--1930-1940
• Olympic Games (11th : 1936 : Berlin, Germany)
• Voyages and travels--Personal narratives
• Women travelers--Diaries
• Women--Diaries