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Henry Schweigert's daily writings from May - November of 1869, written while attending Palatinate College and his family's farm.

Diary chronicling the daily activities of Henry Schweigert, including attending fraternal organization meetings, working as a school teacher, and leisure and religious activities.

The diary entries from January — December, 1873 contain references to Schweigert's teaching job in Washington Township (Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania), School House No. 3., settling a doctor's bill ($24), taking sleigh rides, working at William…

The diary entries of 1876 span the entire year. Schweigert writes about visiting his in-laws, the Millers, with his wife Emma and their young son, Charles. He also writes of teaching school at School No. 4 in Wayne District. He attended events, such…

The 1880 diary entries begin in March, just as Schweigert was closing the School House No. 1 in Bethel Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania, until the fall. Upon closing the school, he notes that he washed it as well. Schweigert also writes about…

The diary entries from 1881 are limited to Jauary & February, and were originally written at the end of Schweigert's 1880 diary.
During these few months, Schweigert writes about his family's activities, including taking sleigh rides in the winter, a…

Henry W. Schweigert's account book used to administer his father's (John Schweigert) estate after his death from 1874 - 1878

Schweigert Family Photo Album with metallic embellishments and worn velvet back cover

Schweigert Family Photo Album with metallic embellishments and worn velvet front cover

Detailed history of the Junior Order of United American Machinists

A book that Henry Schweigert purchased and referenced in his 1869 diary on November 3, 1869.

Portrait of unknown relative or friend of the Schweigert Family

Image caption: H.W. Schweigert at Palatinate (College), Myerstown (Pennsylvania)
Henry W. Schweigert and unidentified classmates at Palatinate College

Unidentified group of young women, possibly Schweigert's classmates at Palatinate College

Portrait of Henry W. Schweigert and friends, possibly schoolmates from Palatinate College, Myerstown, Pennsylvania.

Carte de visite of Jesus with children (with coloring most likely done by a child)

Portrait of unidentified men

Portrait of unidentified men and women posing with musical instruments

Henry W. Schweigert (identified) with a group of unidentified young men, possibly classmates from Palatinate College

Portrait of a group of unidentified men.