Name/Title
A Journal of My Life, John L. Locke of Belfast, from July 13, 1854 to August 1855Entry/Object ID
WHC 2014.22.1Scope and Content
Diary written by John Lymburner Locke (1832-1876), Camden resident, historian, and author of "Sketches of the History of the Town of Camden, Maine" published in 1859. Locke was a resident of Belfast, Maine until October 1854, when he moved his watch and jewelry business to Camden. Diary covers period from July 13, 1854 to August 16, 1855. Writing is very descriptive and details his daily life and travels between Belfast and surrounding areas such as Camden, Waldoboro, Bucksport, Bangor, and Rockland.Collection
John Locke PapersCataloged By
Heather MoranAcquisition
Accession
WHC 2014.22Source or Donor
Mr. and Mrs. Leroy UnderhillAcquisition Method
PurchaseLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Tertiary Object Term
DiaryNomenclature Secondary Object Term
JournalNomenclature Primary Object Term
BookNomenclature Sub-Class
Other DocumentsNomenclature Class
Documentary ObjectsNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication ObjectsLOC Thesaurus for Graphic Materials
Diaries, TravelSearch Terms
Belfast, Camden, Maine, Rockland, WaldoboroArchive Details
Creator
Locke, John LymburnerDate(s) of Creation
1854 - 1855Archive Size/Extent
1 leather diary, 15 cm., 98 pages.Restrictions
Access: No restriction.Primary Language
EnglishArchive Notes
Date(s) Created: 13 July 1854 to 16 August 1855
Level of Description: Fonds/CollectionOther Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
Number Type
Other NumberOther Number
31896001133416Location
Location
Wall
Glass caseBuilding
Walsh History CenterCategory
PermanentDate
October 21, 2025Condition
Overall Condition
FairDate Examined
Jun 6, 2014Examined By
Heather MoranRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Locke, John Lymburner (1832-1876)General Notes
Note
Status: OK
Status By: Heather Moran
Status Date: 2014-06-06Created By
admin@catalogit.appCreate Date
June 6, 2014Updated By
admin@catalogit.appUpdate Date
October 26, 2025
