Allen Tupper True's mother records developmental milestones, illnesses, and other events from her son's early years. <br>Majority of entries are written by Margaret Tupper True, a few by True's father Henry Alphonso and other family members (identified as "Grandma" and "Auntie Min"). <br>Pasted or inserted into diary are: 2 photographs of Allen Tupper True as a baby, a lock of his hair, a cyanotype of Franklin School, El Paso, Texas, a ribbon, and a leaf. <br>Though last dated entry is from August 24, 1891, majority of entries span 1881-1885.
Citation:
Margaret Tupper True and Henry A. (Henry Alphonso) True. Margaret Tupper True diary concerning Allen Tupper True as a baby, 1881-1891. Allen Tupper True and True family papers, 1841-1987. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Use Note:
U.S. public domain
Location Note:
Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution Washington, D.C. 20560
