Name/Title
James Gardner Vail Diary, 1868Entry/Object ID
2008.002.1Scope and Content
1868 diary of James Gardner Vail (1842-1929). Only a few entries mostly recording bills paid and money received. Vail was a photographer in Geneva, NY at this time.Context
James Gardner Vail was born in Romulus, NY in 1842. He was a prominent photographer In Geneva, NY. He married Mary Elizabeth "Libby" Broughton of Victor, NY on December 3rd 1879. In 1881 he moved to Victor, NY. For many years he worked there in the store of William Gallup, his wife's uncle. Aside from five years spent in the south, including Morganton, NC, they lived in Vitor until 1908 when they moved to Romulus to live on the old Vail homestead. After his wife passed away James lived the last years of his life with his son, Robert W. G. Vail in New Rochelle, NY. James Vail passed away in 1929.
Enos Smith Vail, the father of James, was instrumental in the formation of the Romulus Female Seminary. The building was moved to the GCV&M in 1970.Collection
James Gardner Vail CollectionLexicon
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Autopsy, Babies, Premature, Christmas, Retail TradeArchive Details
Creator
Vail, James GardnerDate(s) of Creation
1868 - 1925Archive Size/Extent
10 small volumes, several with loose documents associatedPrimary Language
EnglishArchive Items Details
Title
1868 Diary of James G. VailDescription
Diary from 1868 with a few entries, mostly accounting.Creator
Vail, James GardnerDate(s) of Creation
1868Notes
Included in this diary is a form filled out by J. G. Vail recommending John A. Spalding for the Sons of Temperance Society. Spalding is listed as age - 21, occupation - carriage painter, address - South Water St, Geneva. Dated March 3, 1868.Dimensions
Height
6 inWidth
3 inDepth
1/2 inRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Vail, James GardnerRelated Places
Place
City
GenevaState/Province
New YorkCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North America
