Cyrus K. Holliday diary
Creator: Holliday, Cyrus Kurtz, 1826-1900
Date: November - December, 1854
Level of Description: Item
Material Type: Manuscripts
Call Number:
2012-117
Unit ID: 226427
Summary: In this diary, Cyrus K. Holliday records his trip to Kansas Territory and his first impressions. Upon arrival in the territory, he stayed in Lawrence where he purchased interests in the town. Holliday makes several references to the first Congressional election and the three candidates. On December 6, he reported that he was the claimant to a new city site [probably Topeka], and Holliday was chosen president. The diary entries begin at the back of the booklet and proceed in reverse order (from right page to left page) toward the front. It is not always clear what the date is. For example, there is an entry for November 7 on pages 9 and 10 but the first date listed on page 4 is November 8. A complete, searchable transcription is available by clicking "Text Version" below.
Space Required/Quantity:
- 1.00 Folder(s) (Letter/Legal size)
Title (Main title): Cyrus K. Holliday diary
Scope and Content
Locators:
| Locator | Contents |
|---|---|
| 078-06-03-03 |
Related Records or Collections
Related materials: Cyrus Kurtz Holliday papers Unit 40386
