Personal papers of Katie Halley, a Scotswoman abroad in London

Scope and Content

This collection consists of a diary, correspondence, an account book, a photograph and an envelope containing hair, all from the personal papers of Katie Halley, a Scottish woman who lived in London in the 19th century. Her papers offer a vivid insight into her daily life abroad and her desire to maintain her Scottish roots.

Arrangement

Items arranged chronologically.

Access Information

Open. Please contact the repository in advance.

Acquisition Information

Purchased in October 2017. Accession no SC-Acc-2017-0216.

Archivist's Note

Catalogued by Aline Brodin in November 2017.

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