Kate Whitehead Rowland diaries, 1863-1878

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Genre:: Diaries
Subjects:: Rowland family
Richmond Academy (Augusta, Ga.)
Confederate States of America.Army--Military life
Education--Georgia--History--19th century
Women--Diaries
Women
Gender identity
Gender
Augusta (Ga.)--History
Augusta (Ga.)--Social life and customs
Georgia--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
Georgia--Religious life and customs
Georgia--Social life and customs
United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Personal narratives, Confederate

Summary:: The collection consists of a microfilm copy of the journals of Kate Whitehead Rowland from 1863 to 1878. The journals consist of 3 books covering the following periods: (1) October 29, 1863-December 26, 1864; (2) October 31, 1877-Januray 16, 1878; (3) January 17, 1878-July 4, 1878. Rowland records the activities of a typical upper class Georgia family during the Civil War and post-war periods. The home life of an upper class Georgia family is documented as are weddings, camp life near Dalton, Georgia (where Rowland's husband was stationed), church meetings, education (a son's schooling at, and graduation from, Richmond Academy), and entertainment.
Language:: English
Language Note:: Materials entirely in English.
Physical Type/Description:: 1 microfilm reel
Restrictions on Access:: Unrestricted access.
Biographical/Historical Note:: Mrs. Charles A. Rowland (Kate B. Whitehead) was born October 31, 1838. Apparently the Rowlands had four children. Charles A. Rowland was serving in the Confederate Army under Generals Johnston and Hood throughout the period covered by the 1863-1864 journal. The family lived for many years at Augusta, Georgia.
Reproduction Note:: Available only on microfilm.
Location of Originals:: Originals in possession of donor.