Brief Description: Two diaries written by Annie W. Capps dating between September 9, 1891 and December 4, 1892. The diaries cover Annie's travels in Europe with Irene Leache "Miss Leache," Anna Wood "Miss Wood," Lizzie, and Lily. Notable cities visited during this cultural excursion included Oxford, London, Paris, Florence, and Rome. Miss Capps wrote about her daily life abroad, including her experiences teaching.
Held at:
Sargeant Memorial Collection
Slover Library
235 East Plume Street
Norfolk, VA 23510
Phone: 7574317429
Email: localhistory [at] norfolk.gov
Record Series Number: 001/01/MSS 0000-308
Created by: Bennett, Annie Capps
Volume: 1.0 Boxes
Acquired:
00/00/0000.
Arrangement: Arranged in chronological order.
Biographical Note for Bennett, Annie Capps : Annie W. Capps Bennett was born in 1860 in Norfolk, Virginia, the daughter of Enoch and Sarah Ann Capps. Annie was a schoolteacher at the Leache-Wood Seminary. She lived in Italy for several years following a trip to Europe in 1891. Annie married John Alvin Bennett on October 28, 1903 in Rome, Italy. She died on October 5, 1936 in Boston, Massachusetts.
Access Restrictions: This collection is open to all researchers.
Subject Index
Europe--Description and travel
Florence (Italy)
International travel
London (England)
Naples (Italy)
Paris (France)
Rome (Italy)
Genres/Forms of Material
Diaries
Dried flowers
Languages of Materials
English [eng]
Rights/Use Restrictions: The status of copyright for these materials is governed by Copyright Law of the United States (Title 17, U. S. C.). Copyright restrictions may apply.
Acquisition Notes:
Unknown
PreferredCitation: Annie Capps Diaries, MSS 0000-308, Sargeant Memorial Collection, Norfolk Public Library, Norfolk, Virginia