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Guide to the J. W. Lively Diary, 1882-89
Biographical NoteLittle is known of the author of this diary, a Methodist minister and itinerant preacher who gives his name on the title page as J. W. Lively M.D. Although the initials he places after his name would indicate that he was a physician, he does not seem to have been a practicing physician during the period covered by this journal. Lively was apparently born in Arkansas, moving later to Texas (he records in his diary a visit to both states while on one of his circuit preaching journeys). Return to the Table of Contents Scope and ContentsJ. W. Lively’s diary is hand-written in pencil and records his activities and observations while traveling as a Methodist circuit preacher. Much of his diary concerns churches where he preached, people he met and families with whom he stayed, and details of the trains by which he traveled and the countryside through which he passed during the years 1883-84 and 1887-89. The last pages consist of ledgers recording church membership and attendance, and Lively's own financial accounts. Return to the Table of Contents RestrictionsAccess RestrictionsThis material is open for research. Because to the fragile condition of the diary, patrons must ask staff for assistance with photocopies or other reproductions. Restrictions on UsePermission to publish material from the Lively Diary must be obtained from the Woodson Research Center. Return to the Table of Contents
Return to the Table of Contents Administrative InformationPreferred CitationJ. W. Lively Diary, 1882-89, Woodson Research Center, Fondren Library, Rice University. Acquisition InformationThe J. W. Lively Diary (1882-89) was a gift from John Wright, received in December 1980. Return to the Table of Contents Detailed Description of the Collection
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