Date Original
1890-1891
Description
This collection contains the diaries of Sarah Starr Rhodes, which describe her day-to-day activities at home, the death of her father, and the birth of her last child, Frances. The establishment of Cumberland College in Clarksville, Arkansas, is frequently mentioned.
Biographical/Historical Note
Sarah Starr was born December 30, 1848, and married Cory Rhodes October 20, 1866. They had six children, although only two survived to adulthood (Milton and Frances). By 1890, the Rhodes were living in Clarksville, Arkansas, and Cory was teaching Sunday School.
Physical Description
Document, 8.5" x 11"
Geographical Area
Clarksville, Johnson County (Ark.)
Language
English
Identifier
MS.000796
Resource Type
Text
Collection
Sarah Rhodes diaries, MS.000796
Publisher
Arkansas State Archives
Contributing Entity
Arkansas State Archives
Recommended Citation
Sarah Rhodes diaries, Arkansas State Archives, Little Rock, Arkansas.
Rights
Use and reproduction of images held by the Arkansas State Archives without prior written permission is prohibited. For information on reproducing images held by the Arkansas State Archives, please call 501-682-6900 or email at state.archives@arkansas.gov.
Disciplines
United States History
