A Guide to the Henrietta Baker Embree Diary, 1856-1861
Descriptive Summary | ||
| Creator: | Embree, Henrietta Baker, 1834-1863 | |
| Title: | Embree, Henrietta Baker, Diary | |
| Dates: | 1856-1861 | |
| Abstract: | The Henrietta Baker Embree Diary, 1856-1861, is a typescript copy documenting the experiences of a young woman on the frontier prior to the Civil War. | |
| Extent: | 2 items | |
| Language: | Materials are written in English. | |
| Repository: | Dolph Briscoe Center for American History, The University of Texas at Austin | |
Biographical Note
Born in Cumberland County, Kentucky, in 1834, Henrietta Baker Embree married doctor John Wilhoit Embree in 1852 and moved to Belton, Texas, shortly thereafter. There, she kept house and had three children who died in infancy, three years, and fifteen years. Embree was deeply religious and strictly observed the Sabbath before passing away in 1863 from tuberculosis.
Scope and Contents
The Henrietta Baker Embree Diary, 1856-1861, is a typescript copy documenting the experiences of a young woman on the frontier prior to the Civil War. Embree depicts the hardships of pioneer life, including managing her household and slaves, tumultuous relations with local Native Americans, the deaths of her children as well as her own poor health, and the Civil War. She also notes her religious thoughts and feelings, providing insight into religious thought on the frontier.
Restrictions
Access Restrictions
This collection is open for research use.
Index Terms | ||
| Subjects (Persons) | ||
| Embree, Henrietta Baker, 1834-1863 -- Archives | ||
| Embree, John Wilhoit | ||
| Embree family | ||
| Subjects | ||
| Civil War -- Civilian life | ||
| Pioneer and frontier life -- Texas -- History -- 19th century | ||
| Women pioneers -- Texas -- History -- 19th century | ||
| Places | ||
| Belton (Tex.) -- History -- 19th century | ||
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
Henrietta Baker Embree Diary, 1856-1861, Dolph Briscoe Center for American History, The University of Texas at Austin.
Processing Information
Basic processing and cataloging of this collection was supported with funds from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC) for the Briscoe Center’s History Revealed: Bringing Collections to Light project, 2009-2011.
Detailed Description of the Papers
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| 2Q505 | Henrietta Baker Embree Diary, 1856-1861 | ||||||||||||