My journey reading and researching a diary from Brooklyn, New York, 1917. Anglesea, the diary writer, turned 18 years old during the year of the diary. Through her eyes, we see the experience of a young Brooklyn socialite on the cusp of adulthood, all while the United States is making its entrance into World War 1.
Curated by: Addi - Things Lost & Found (227 videos)
This presentation from July 20th, 2023 explores the life of Anglesea Hewlett, a Brooklyn socialite from the early 1900's. Her diary, which was written in 1917, has inspired a research project which has spanned many years and has captured the interest of over 70,000 followers on tiktok. This presentation took place in Anglesea's family summer home, which is now the Rock Hall Museum in Lawrence, NY. Thank you to the Rock Hall Museum for this opportunity! #diary #history #historicalstories #historical #primarysource