Mary Williams Trout: Diaries of a Small Town Lady
Coming soon! What was life like for women in Grey County at the turn of the 20th century? Find out from someone who was there! Mary Williams Trout (1847-1922) was a school teacher and housewife from Meaford who documented her daily life in a collection of 26 personal diaries. The diaries span from 1867 to 1920 and contain comments on many aspects of her life including religion, teaching, travel, and the many trials and tribulations faced by her family, friends and neighbours. Over the fall and winter of 2008-2009 these diaries will be scanned and transcribed, then posted right here so researchers can view the original text as well as the transcriptions. A search tool and teacher's guide will also be developed, as the content of the diaries meets Ontario curriculum requirements for grades 2, 3, 7, and 8.
This project was made possible in part through the Canadian Culture Online Program of Canadian Heritage, Library and Archives Canada and the Canadian Council of Archives. We are also appreciative of local sponsorship from the Grey County Historical Society.
