Payson (John Dana) Diaries, 1885-1910

Authors

Special Collections, Raymond H. Fogler Library, University of Maine

Files

Description

15 diaries, 1885-1910, of John Dana Payson, a teacher, summer resort keeper, and pastor. Payson was born in Cushing, Maine in 1861. Diaries date from his time at seminary in Bucksport, followed by stations in Bangor, Dexter, Southport, Camden, and Union. Payson notes the weather, church activities such as marriages and funerals, and daily activities.

Publication Date

2018

Keywords

Religion and Philosophy, Social Life and Customs

Disciplines

History

Size of Collection

1 box (15 volumes)

Dates of Collection

1885-1910

Manuscript Number

SpC MS 1768

Recommended Citation

Special Collections, Raymond H. Fogler Library, University of Maine, "Payson (John Dana) Diaries, 1885-1910" (2018). Finding Aids. Number 379.
https://digitalcommons.library.umaine.edu/findingaids/379