Fannie Spalding Cuddeback diary, 1885-1890

Summary

Creator:

Cuddeback, Fannie Spalding

Abstract:

This diary was kept by Fannie Spalding Cuddeback of Skaneateles, New York, between 1885 and 1890. Her entries note social gatherings, visits, and her ongoing domestic tasks, and cover topics such as religion, the passing of time, death, and more. At the time of her entries, Fannie was living with her married children and was approximately 66-70 years old.

Extent:

1 volume

Language:

English

Authors:

Collection processed and finding aid created by Meg Bossio, July 2024

Background

Scope and Content:

This diary was kept by Fannie Spalding Cuddeback of Skaneateles, New York between 1885 and 1890. Her entries note social gatherings, visits, and ongoing domestic tasks, and cover topics such as religion, the passing of time, death, and more. At the time of her entries, Fannie was living with her married children.

Below is a broad list of further subjects that Fannie mentions in her writing:

• School ceremonies
• Hosting visits
• Quaker and religious gatherings
• Washing and laundry
• Finances and taxes
• Housecleaning
• Sewing
• Baking and preparing foodstuffs like milk and butter
• Wallpapering
• Leisure
• Sorrow
• Winter weather
• Family matters

Biographical / Historical:

Fannie Spalding was born to parents George Spalding and Mary Westgate on February 25, 1819, in Hamilton County, New York. Fannie had nine known siblings. She married David Cuddeback in September 1843, and she had at least four children. Fannie died in New York on January 28, 1890 at the age of 70.

Acquisition Information:

2024. M-8073.3 .

Arrangement:

The collection is a single bound volume.

Rules or Conventions:

Finding aid prepared using Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS)

Related

Additional Descriptive Data:

Bibliography

Fannie W. Spalding Cuddeback, "Find-A-Grave", database, Find A Grave (www.findagrave.com : accessed August 21, 2024) Fannie W. Spalding Cuddeback (1819-1890) - Find A Grave Memorial #9263239.

Subjects

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Subjects:

Mothers and daughters--19th century.
Older people--United States--19th century.
Widows.
Women--Social life and customs--19th century.

Formats:

Diaries.

Places:

Skaneateles (N.Y.)