Bernard Bachman diaries

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unittitle

{"value"=>"Bernard Bachman diaries"}

unitdate

{"value"=>"1845-1859", "type"=>"inclusive", "normal"=>"1845/1859"}

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abstract

{"value"=>"These diaries (5 vols.) were kept by Bernard Bachman, a merchant in Augsburg, Germany, in 1845 and from 1848-1859. Entries describe Bachman's life as a young merchant, his family and social affairs, readings and reflections, travels, fortunes of the family business, and an account of his visit to the United States and Canada in 1854, especially the social life and conditions in New York City and his visit to Niagara Falls. The diaries are written in German, with many portions in English and French"}

date_inclusive_start

1845

date_inclusive_end

1859

origination

{"value"=>"Bachman, Bernard, b. 1829", "type"=>"persname"}

keydate

1845

prefercite

{"value"=>"Bernard Bachman diaries, Manuscripts and Archives Division, The New York Public Library"}

extent_statement

.42 linear feet (2 volumes)

date_start

1845

date_end

1859

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