Mary Pennington and her family were very interested in their family history. This series includes various materials that document multiple generations, such as diaries, ledger books, and legal records. The diaries in this collection span the mid-nineteenth century through the early 1980s. The early diaries describe daily chores on the family farm, weather conditions, and events such as lectures and town outings. Later ones also describe daily life, but in addition, include logs of college life, vacations and “I Am” activities. Personal items of the family such as poems, drawings, clippings, and publications are in this series as well. Also included are genealogical notes and charts compiled by Mary Pennington
