Keffer, Bertha. Diary, Jan-Jun 1871

Vassar College

Although Bertha Keffer's diary was printed with the date 1854, she wrote in it during the months of January-June 1871. Keffer generally describes her day-to-day life at Vassar, focusing heavily on her time in the College Chapel. She speaks briefly, and sporadically, about her father (John C. Keffer) and his role working for the U.S. government. Most of her entries focus on her friendships with fellow Vassar students May, Etta, and Alice. Keffer also discusses President John H. Raymond and his lectures, as well as discussion of the death of college principal Hannah W. Lyman.

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Keffer, Bertha

January-June 1871

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Loose pages; approx 21p; 10.5 x 7.75 inches; Iron gall ink on aged paper

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