Flora Inez Smith DiariesSC 01753Special Collections Research Center

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This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2025-05-15 13:29:58 -0400.Description is written in: English, Latin script. Special Collections Research Center Flora Inez Smith Diaries Smith, Flora Inez SC 01753 /repositories/2/resources/9504 0.4 Linear Feet Four legal sized folders. 1893-1903 English Content Description

Four diaries written by Flora Inez Smith. Smith worked as a school teacher in Decatur County, Indiana. The diaries contain mentions of the weather, her job, daily life, and social activities. Early entries focus heavily on farm work that her brothers and father did during the day.

Content warning for derogatory language directed at Black individuals.

Farm life Women teachers Teachers--Diaries Rural schools Agriculture--United States--History--19th century Flora Inez Smith Diaries/repositories/2/archival_objects/5785190.1 Linear FeetOne legal sized folder.1893Small Collections Box 1231Flora Inez Smith Diaries/repositories/2/archival_objects/5785200.1 Linear FeetOne legal sized folder.1894Small Collections Box 1232Flora Inez Smith Diaries/repositories/2/archival_objects/5785210.1 Linear FeetOne legal sized folder.1896Small Collections Box 1233Flora Inez Smith Diaries/repositories/2/archival_objects/5785220.1 Linear FeetOne legal sized folder1903Small Collections Box 1234