Harriet Messinger Scripps Diary
Collection Scope
This collection consists of one diary. On the first page of the diary is written: “Hattie J. Messinger, Detroit, Michigan, April 8th, 1861; Nellie W. Scripps, Detroit, Michigan, September 30, 1874.” The diary entries are by Harriet Messinger and begin April 8, 1861, stop on Sept. 15, 1862, the day before her marriage, then continue for Oct. 1 and 2. Two of the pages have newspaper illustrations pasted over them.
Dates
- 1861 - 1862
Creator
Access
Access to the collection is unrestricted.
Use
Permission to use collection materials must be requested in writing.
History
Harriet Josephine Messinger was born in Peru, Vt., on 31 December, 1838, daughter of Hiram King and Mary Ann (Warren) Messinger. The family moved to Detroit, Michigan in the 1850s. On 16 Sept 1862, she married James Edmund Scripps (1835-1906) in Detroit. They met at a church activity. They had six children: Ellen Warren (1863-1948), Anna Virginia (1866-1953), James Francis (1870-1882), Harriet Mary (1873-1875), Grace Messinger (1878-1971), and William Edmund (1882-1952). She died on March 7, 1933.
Extent
0.2 Linear Feet (1 MS)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Harriet Josephine Messinger (1838-1933) married James Edmund Scripps (1835-1906) in 1862. They had six children: Ellen Warren (1863-1948), Anna Virginia (1866-1953), James Francis (1870-1882), Harriet Mary (1873-1875), Grace Messinger (1878-1971), and William Edmund (1882-1952). Ellen Warren Scripps married George Gough Booth and together they founded Cranbrook. This collection consists of one diary.
Arrangement
This collection consists of one diary.
Acquisition
Donated by Henry Scripps Booth, 9 December 1985.
Processing History
Processed by Cheri Y. Gay, 2013.
Creator
- Title
- Guide to the Harriet Messinger Scripps Diary
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Cheri Y. Gay
- Date
- 2013
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Edition statement
- Resource record created by Laura MacNewman.
Repository Details
Part of the Cranbrook Archives, Cranbrook Center for Collections and Research Repository