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Elizabeth Reagan Journal

 Collection
Identifier: MC 1307

Scope and Content Note

Diary of Elizabeth Reagan. Reagan's diary spans over 18 years (1953-1970) and offers an intimate insight into her family's daily life, such as the daily struggles of operating an economically viable farm, her husband's continuous bad health, the social implications of living in poverty especially for her children, and the comforts that her devoutly religious outlook brought her in her life.

Dates

  • 1953-1970

Creator

Language of Materials

Materials are in English.

Language of Materials

Materials are in English.

Access Information

Please call (479) 575-8444 or email specoll@uark.edu at least two weeks in advance of your arrival to ensure availability of the materials.

Use Information

No Use Restrictions Apply.

No Interlibrary Loan.

Standard Federal Copyright Laws Apply (U.S. Title 17).

Biographical Note

A nurse by profession, mother, and wife, Elizabeth Reagan started writing the journal on March 30,1953 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where she lived with her family. The Reagans moved to Clarksville, Arkansas in 1953 and in 1955 to Fayetteville.

Extent

0.5 Linear Feet (1 box)

Acquisition Information

Elizabeth Reagan, Fayetteville, Arkansas, donated her journal to Special Collections on November 17, 1994.

Processing Information

Processed by Vera Ekechukwu, September 1996. Special Collections Division, University of Arkansas Libraries, Fayetteville, Arkansas.

Creator

Source

Title
Elizabeth Reagan Journal
Status
Completed
Author
Vera Ekechukwu
Date
1996
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid is written in English.

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Department Repository

Contact:
University of Arkansas Libraries
365 N. McIlroy Avenue
Fayetteville AR 72701 United States
(479) 575-8444