Annie Capps Diaries, 1891-1892 | Sargeant Memorial Collection

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Collection Overview

Title: Annie Capps Diaries, 1891-1892

ID: 001/01/MSS 0000-308

Primary Creator: Bennett, Annie Capps

Extent: 1.0 Boxes

Arrangement: Arranged in chronological order.

Date Acquired: 00/00/0000

Subjects: Europe--Description and travel, Florence (Italy), International travel, London (England), Naples (Italy), Paris (France), Rome (Italy)

Forms of Material: Diaries, Dried flowers

Languages: English

Scope and Contents of the Materials

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.

Biographical Note

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.

Subject/Index Terms

Europe--Description and travel
Florence (Italy)
International travel
London (England)
Naples (Italy)
Paris (France)
Rome (Italy)

Administrative Information

Repository: Sargeant Memorial Collection

Access Restrictions: This collection is open to all researchers.

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 Source: Unknown

Preferred Citation: Annie Capps Diaries, MSS 0000-308, Sargeant Memorial Collection, Norfolk Public Library, Norfolk, Virginia

Processing Information: Processed February 26, 2020.

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Box 1: Diaries of Annie Capps, 1891 - 1892

Item 1: Diary of Annie Capps, 1891 September 9 - 1892 February 3
Item 2: Diary of Annie Capps, 1892 February 3 - December 4