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Monday, July 26, 2010 7:30 pm
by Nancy Saultz Radloff
The Interlaken Historical
Society is pleased to announce the recent publication of “So Good a
Time”: Life in the 1870s as Documented in the Diary of Olive Evans Williams,
the new book written by local author Nancy Saultz Radloff.
Olive Williams began her
diary in 1873, when she was 10˝ years old. The last entry was written in
September, 1878; the title of the book was taken from that final entry.
Olive wrote about life on the farm, school and social events, health and
dental care, Westward expansion, travel by train, boat, and buggy, and the
difficult economic times faced by her family and their neighbors.
The book, which includes a
complete transcription of the diary, presents the historical context of
Olive’s account of her life.
Dr. Radloff addresses these
issues and connects them to Olive’s words, setting national trends into a
personal context. It is the first time Olive’s diary has been available to
the public, and many local residents will be pleased to see their ancestors
mentioned. For example, Olive’s older half-brother Ransom and half-sister
Stella both married Rappleyes, and one of Olive’s best friends was Jennie
Covert.
On Monday evening, July 26th,
Dr. Radloff will present a program on Olive, her diary, and the process of
researching and writing the book. The program will include a brief slide
show and discussion by the author, who will also sign copies of the book
upon request.
All are invited to attend,
and refreshments will be served
For more information please
contact Diane Bassette Nelson at 607-532-9227.
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