Scripto | Transcribe Page

Log in to Scripto | Recent changes | View item | View file

Olive Esther Delmage Diary, 1902

2012.67.3_DELMAGE_92.pdf

« previous page | next page » |

Current Page Transcription [edit] [history]

Aug 15th Friday

I did up common work & then worked on my fancy work. George cutting with binder at Mr. Cassidy & Tom Gibbons. I did a baking of bread. A lovely day.

Aug 16th Saturday.

I was down hearted all day for something took all my turkeys I was busy looking for them but failed to find them. George up to Tom Gibbons till dark. Alice & I took Emma & mother & Mr. Tom Shanes for tea & then home. Had a pleasant time. A rainy day. Mother busy making shirts for father.

Aug 17th Sunday.

Helen, Mother, Father, & {illegible} went to Mr. Hicks{?} Milsaps. George & I had a good talk.

Transcription Tips

  • Follow the example of transcribing provided in the first few PDF files of this diary.
  • Click Edit when you’re ready to start transcribing.
  • Click Detach to move the transcription box to a convenient location.
  • Copy the text as it is, including misspellings and abbreviations.
  • Start each new day with a new line. Otherwise ignore spacing and alignments.
  • Use toolbar heading options for any headings in the text, i.e. diary titles.
  • Use toolbar table generator for any tables in the text, i.e. finance records.
  • Use toolbar comment option to add your own comments, i.e. illegible text or uncertain names or description of drawings.
  • Use toolbar stroke through text option to transcribe crossed-out text.
  • When done press "Save Transcription" to save your work.
  • View more transcription tips.

Current Page Discussion [edit] [history]