Martha McMillan Research Papers

Document Type

Research Paper

Publication Date

1-13-2025

Keywords

Martha McMillan, journal, work, leisure, Cedarville, history

Abstract

This essay discusses the social life of the McMillan family, recorded in Martha McMillan's journal. Martha's journals provide key insights into her Christian values of hard work and her intentionality in serving the community, while also finding rest and enjoyment. Her writing catalogs the many social events and leisure activities of her family and community in rural Ohio.

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About this Collection

The McMillan Journal Collection is an archive of the journals of Martha McMillan of Cedarville, Ohio, who maintained a daily journal from 1867 until her death in 1913.

 

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