Dr. Edward I. and Emily Almira Cozzen Rich Diaries
Abstract
This collection contains 74 diaries of Dr. Edward Rich and his wife Almira. They begin in 1892 and run through 1965. The bulk of this collection centers on Almira's diaries that run from 1897-1947. During that time she documented her personal life and the medical practice of Edward, the community of Ogden and national events such as the outbreaks of WWI and WWII. The diaries also include newspaper and magazine clippings, memorabilia and pins.
Dates
- Creation: 1892 - 1965
Biographical / Historical
Emily Almira Rich is the daughter of Emily Almira Merrill Cozzens and John Cozzens and was born May 7, 1871 at Montepelier, Idaho. She was married April 9, 1894 in the Salt Lake Temple to Dr. Edward Israel Rich and to this union seven were born, five daughters and two sons. Mrs. Rich lived in Ogden Utah until her death.
Extent
17 Boxes
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
Box 1 1892-1897
Cultural context
- Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
- Diaries
- Medicine and Health
- Red Cross and Red Crescent.
- Rich, Edward
- Rich, Emily Almira Cozzen
Geographic
Topical
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the WSU Stewart Library Special Collections Repository