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Nina Gabrilowitsch diaries

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 1910

Scope and Contents

Handwritten diaries from 1921 to 1941 with typescripts of the materials. Gabrilowitsch writes about her travels, her family, school, concerts held by her father, and other daily activities. She also relates some family stories about Mark Twain. She lived in Detroit, Michigan, California, and New York State.

Dates

  • 1921-1966

Creator

Language of Materials

Materials are in English.

Conditions Governing Access

Open for public research.

Conditions Governing Use

It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to publish material from Diaries must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.

Biographical History

American woman and granddaughter of the American author, Mark Twain.

Extent

3 boxes (1.5 linear ft.)

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated; Cynthia Lindsay; 1982.

Appraisal

LDS, Utah, and Western American women (20th Century Western & Mormon Manuscripts collection development policy, 5.V, 2007).

Title
Register of Nina Gabrilowitsch diaries
Author
Garrett Schroath
Date
2011 April 7
Description rules
Appm
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid written in English in Latin script.

Repository Details

Part of the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Repository

Contact:
1130 HBLL
Brigham Young University
Provo Utah 84602 United States