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Origen Fuller diaries

 Collection
Identifier: Coll-0056

Content Description

Pocket diaries kept by Origen Fuller of LaGrange, Maine. Fuller was a farmer who also worked as an undertaker and performed other jobs in the community. Fuller's brief entries note the weather, his farm and work activities (including the burials performed), and financial transactions. Some diaries contain additional materials such as receipts, notes, and undertaker's vouchers.

Dates

  • Creation: 1869-1900

Creator

Language of Materials

Materials are in English.

Terms of Access and Use

Collection is open for research.

Copyright

Materials in this collection are in the public domain.

Biographical / Historical

Origen Fuller (1829-1911) of LaGrange, Maine, was a farmer and undertaker. He was born on March 15, 1829 to Orrin and Mary (Hobbs) Fuller. He married Priscilla Henderson on November 1, 1854. They had two children, Mary and Alice. Fuller served as LaGrange town clerk and was a member of the Dirigo Lodge (Independent Order of Odd Fellows) in Milo.

Full Extent

0.42 linear feet (20 pocket diaries in 1 legal document box)

Arrangement

Arranged chronologically.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

No acquisition information is available for this collection.

Title
Guide to the Origen Fuller Diaries, 1869-1900
Date
July 2023
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Bangor Public Library Special Collections Repository

Contact:
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Bangor Maine 04401 USA