Title:
Joshua Hempstead of NL and his diary
Author:
Carol W. Kimball
Subjects:
Hempstead, Joshua
New London, 18th Century
Hempstead House
Hempstead Diary
New London, 18th Century
Hempstead House
Hempstead Diary
Object ID:
Kim01-059
Object Name:
Scrapbook
Category:
8: Communication Artifact
Subcategory:
Documentary Artifact
Publisher:
The Day
Publication Place:
New London, CT
Pubication Date:
06/12/1986
Collection:
Carol W. Kimball
Summary:
Diarist Joshua Hempstead, born in New London Sept. 1, 1678 kept his diary from Sept. 8, 1711-Nov.1,1758. His father built the famous Hempsted House. In 1901, 500 copies of the diary were first printed. Reprinted copies are available at Shaw Mansion and presents scenes of life in 18th Century New London.
People:
Hempstead, Joshua
Bailey, Abigail
Bailey, Abigail
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