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Morehouse, Mary, 1875-1958.
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Morehouse, Mary, 1875-1958 -- Diaries.
New Brunswick -- Biography.
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Morehouse, Mary, 1875-1958.
Morehouse, Mary, 1875-1958 -- Diaries.
New Brunswick -- Biography.
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Through the eyes of
Mary
: the
Mary
Morehouse
diaries, 1920-1958 / compiled and annotated by Sharon Bird.
by
Morehouse
,
Mary
,
1875-1958
.
Chocolate River Publishing, 2016.
Call #:
971.5103 M838t
Subjects
Morehouse
,
Mary
,
1875-1958
-- Diaries.
New Brunswick -- Biography.
ISBN:
9780987747068 (pbk.)
Alternate title:
Mary
Morehouse
diaries, 1920-1958
Description:
288 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.
Bibliography:
Includes bibliographical references.
Summary:
Mary
Eleanor Leckey was born to parents Hugh and Debbie Leckey from Chipman, New Brunswick. Throughout her diary, Mayme, as she was known locally, takes readers on a journey of daily life from the 1920s through the Depression and World War II, describing social activities, disease outbreaks, epidemics, events, and new inventions along the way. Of course births and deaths were an important part of the small community, so she makes a note of them as well. Each section of the diary is preceded by an introduction by Bird that summarizes and explains what life was like for
Mary
during that time period.
Mary
's diary entries have been kept intact to preserve her voice, but Bird steps in frequently to give context or supply some missing information. Through this combination, the reader can see how life evolved in a small rural village. We see how her family copes during the Depression and the war years. We see how community rallied around each other in times of need and how they socialized. Much of their socialization revolved around the church and church fundraisers, but they would often visit more than one church, sometimes on the same day. The role the railway played in the community is highlighted because the
Morehouse
home was right beside the railway stop so passengers often visited while they were waiting for their train. We can see how
Mary
's housework burden is eased as technological inventions like the wringer-washer are introduced.
Mary
played an important role in the community as she helped out her neighbours with births, deaths, and illnesses. Towards the end of the diary, we see the community rallying around her as she copes with the looming death of her husband. The diary entries from 1920-1945 are the most complete and they span a time period that many readers find fascinating.
Other authors:
Bird, Sharon, 1959-
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