Lucy Dupuy Craig Woolfolk diary, 1863-1865
Descriptive Summary
- Title
- Lucy Dupuy Craig Woolfolk diary, 1863-1865
- Creator
- Woolfolk, Lucy Dupuy Craig.
- Extent
- 1 reel
- Subjects
- Woolfolk, Lucy Dupuy Craig.
- Woolfolk family.
- Kentucky--History.
- United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865.
- Woodford County (Ky.)--Social life and customs--19th century.
- Versailles (Ky.)--History.
- Diaries
- Arrangement
- Arrangement is chronological.
- Repository
- University of Kentucky
Collection Overview
- Biography / History
- The Woolfolk family lived in Woodford County, Kentucky.
- Scope and Content
- This diary was written by Mrs. Lucy Dupuy Craig Woolfolk of Woodford County, Kentucky between January 1, 1863 and June 19, 1865.The diary details the daily life of the Woolfolk family. Domestic activities such as cooking and sewing are recorded, as are trips to Lexington and Versailles to shop or visit relatives. A few comments about the Civil War and locations of troops are included. At the end of the diary is a list of expenses during 1865 for such items as food, clothing and books.
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