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A Girl's Life in New Orleans : The Diary of Ella Grunewald, 1884-1886 / edited by Hans Rasmussen.
- Format:
- Book
- Series:
- The Hill Collection: Holdings of the LSU Libraries Series
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Teenage girls--Louisiana--New Orleans--Diaries.
- Teenage girls.
- New Orleans (La.)--Social life and customs--19th century.
- New Orleans (La.).
- Grunewald, Ella, 1867-1890--Diaries.
- Grunewald, Ella.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (175 pages)
- Edition:
- First edition.
- Place of Publication:
- Baton Rouge, Louisiana : Louisiana State University Press, [2023]
- Summary:
- A Girl’s Life in New Orleans is a diary of Ella Grunewald, a young girl living in late 19th-century New Orleans, edited by Hans Rasmussen. It provides a detailed account of the social life and customs of New Orleans during this period, particularly focusing on the experiences of a German immigrant family. The diary offers insights into the cultural heritage preserved by immigrants and the challenges faced, such as yellow fever epidemics. Ella's journal reflects the vibrant German cultural influence in New Orleans, captured through her family's involvement in music and society. The book is intended for readers interested in historical diaries, immigrant experiences, and New Orleans' cultural history. Generated by AI.
- Contents:
- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Dedication
- Contents
- List of Illustrations
- Acknowledgments
- Introduction
- A Note on the Diaries
- DIARY OF LIFE IN NEW ORLEANS (September 21, 1884–April 16, 1886)
- INTERLUDE (April 1886–May 1890)
- DIARY OF TRAVELS IN EUROPE (May 22, 1890–June 23, 1890)
- NEWSPAPER ACCOUNTS ABOUT ELLA GRUNEWALD (July 5, 1890–April 1, 1896)
- Note on the Ella Grunewald Journal
- Index Generated by AI.
- Notes:
- Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
- Part of the metadata in this record was created by AI, based on the text of the resource.
- Description based on print version record.
- Includes index.
- ISBN:
- 9780807179970
- 0807179973
- OCLC:
- 1346622652
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