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Diary of fruit farmer Theodore Peticolas
Special Collections & University Archives, Grand Valley State
University Libraries
Seidman House
1 Campus Drive
Allendale, Michigan 49401
2010
Descriptive Summary | |
| Repository | Special Collections & University Archives, Grand Valley State University Libraries, Allendale, Michigan 49401 |
| Creator | Peticolas, Theodore Victor |
| Title | Diary of fruit farmer Theodore Peticolas |
| Dates | 1863 |
| Collection Size | .21 linear feet (1 volume in 1 box) |
| Abstract | Theodore Victor Peticolas, born 29 Feb. 1800 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, was a fruit farmer in Union Township, Clermont County, Ohio at the time he maintained this diary. In it Peticolas details his farm work, crops, family, neighbors, and social life during the year of 1863. |
| Accession number | RHC-51 |
Scope and Content of Collection
In the diary Peticolas details his farm work, crops, family, neighbors, and social life. He also names the varieties of fruit grown on his farm. He maintains meticulous records of the weather, using a system of symbols and noting the temperature three times a day. The diary ends shortly after the death of his son.
Biography
Theodore Victor Peticolas, born 29 Feb. 1800 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, was a fruit farmer in Union Township, Clermont County, Ohio at the time he maintained this diary. Peticolas' son Edward, by 1863, had been discharged from the 6th Ohio Infantry Regiment for a disability suffered in the War. Edward died on Christmas eve, 1863.
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Restrictions
Restrictions on Access
Collection is open for research use.
Publication Rights
For information on copyright or permissions for this collection, contact Grand Valley State University Special Collections.
Administrative Information
Alternative Format
Diaries are digitized and transcribed at http://tinyurl.com/theodorepeticolas
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], Diary of fruit farmer Theodore Peticolas (RHC-51). Special Collections & University Archives, Grand Valley State University Libraries.
Acquisition Information
Acquired from Harvey E. Lemmen in 1993.