Alexander H. Coffin diary

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unitid

{"value"=>"MssCol 584", "type"=>"local_call"}

{"value"=>"584", "type"=>"local_mss"}

unittitle

{"value"=>"Alexander H. Coffin diary"}

unitdate

{"value"=>"1888-1890", "type"=>"inclusive", "normal"=>"1888/1890"}

physdesc

{"format"=>"structured", "physdesc_components"=>[{"name"=>"extent", "value"=>".21 linear foot (1 volume)"}], "supress_display"=>true}

abstract

{"value"=>"Alexander H. Coffin of Poughkeepsie, New York kept this diary from August 1, 1888-January 16, 1890. He recorded current events, with special emphasis on politics, the weather, the condition of his health, and the health of his family and friends. Newspaper clippings and a photograph of Coffin are appended to the diary"}

date_inclusive_start

1888

date_inclusive_end

1890

origination

{"value"=>"Coffin, Alexander H., 1805-1890", "type"=>"persname"}

relatedmaterial

{"value"=>"<p>Manuscripts and Archives division, New York Public Library</p>"}

keydate

1888

prefercite

{"value"=>"Alexander H. Coffin diary, Manuscripts and Archives Division, The New York Public Library"}

extent_statement

.21 linear feet (1 volume)

date_start

1888

date_end

1890

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