Crawford, William Louis, 1873-1935; Parks -- Utah -- History; Zion National Park (Utah) -- History; Springdale (Utah) -- History; Rockville (Utah) -- History
These diaries, written by William Louis Crawford, contains daily comments on the weather and on his activities with family and associates, crop growing, animal herding, photography, crayon painting, travel, church, etc. while living with his family...
Crawford, William Louis, 1873-1935; Parks -- Utah -- History; Zion National Park (Utah) -- History; Springdale (Utah) -- History; Rockville (Utah) -- History
WILLIAM LOUIS CRAWFORD DIARY
Explanation
William Louis Crawford was born on July 15, 1873, to William Robinson and Carnelia Gifford Crawford, in Rockville, Kane County, Utah. When he was six years old the family moved to Oak Creek in Zion...
Fri. Jan. 13, 1899: Ther. 8-30 am. 24º., outside. Wea. clear clouded up pm. I went to Springdale this forenoon. staid in the house the rest of the day being a little under the weather. Saturday 14: Ther. 8-30 am. 26º., outside, “ “ 36º.,...
Tues. Jan. 31, 1899: W.L.C. Oakcreek, Utah. Ther. 1-20 pm. 54º., Wea. smoky, s. wind pm. We hauled some black willows up for fence. I took Photo of Uncle T.D.G. and family. Went to M.I.A. meeting in evening. Wednesday, Feb. 1: Ther. 8-30 am....
Fri. June 30, 1899: Ther. 76º., lowest. 104º., highest. Wea. close clouds. hoed cane part of day, & tended water the rest of the time We practiced our dialogue in evening. W.L.C. Springdale, Ut Saturday, July 1: Ther. 76º., 108º., Wea....
Fri. July 21, 1899: Ther. 72º., 100º., Wea. nearly clear. I cut and raked hay at the point fore noon hauled from the lower piece after-noon. Saturday 22: Ther. 72º., 100º., Wea. clear, s. wind. We piled the hay on the piece by the old...
Mon. July 24, 1988: Ther. 74’., 6 am. Wea. nice shower about noon. Pioneer Day. We hauled four loads of hay this fore noon but the storm caused us to leave about 4 loads on the piece by the old Dam. Tuesday 25: Ther. very warm. Wea. partly...
Sun. Sept. 10, 1899: Ther. 68´., very warm Wea. clear Dan & I went to Rockville attended School there. came back to Springdale for meeting. Monday 11: Ther. 68´., 98´., Wea. clear We picked a load of peaches, Jim & I finished hauling the hay...
Sat. Sept. 16, 1899: Ther. 50´., 96´., Wea. clear. finished hauling the hay from the second piece. raked & piled the piece by the old dam. picked & cut a few peaches. Sunday 17: Ther. 60´., 88´., Wea. clear I attended meeting Uncle James P....
Memoranda: time spent away from home from Feb. 18th to 25th 8 days. 8d
from Mar. 10th – 26th 17d “ “ 28th to April 11th 15” “ “ May 2nd. . June 12” 41 “ Aug. 1st to 18th 18 d 17 nights “ 21st to 30” 10” ...
Addresses.: Mrs. C. Crawford 103 N. 2nd. West Salt Lake City, Allen S. Olmsted, LeRoy, N.Y. R.M. Rogers Wash. Co., Utah Enterprise, via. Hebron E.C. Howe. 891 Bay State Bldg. Chicago, Ill. John W. Hepworth Cossia Co. Elba, Idaho Mrs. C....
Addresses.: Oct. Mrs. E.J. Crawford Springdale, Utah. Swanson Rheumatic cure Co., 160-164 E. Lake St. Chicago, Ill. John R. Crawford Wash. Co., Springdale, Utah Mrs. P. Crawford Springdale, Utah. Miss Anna Crawford Springdale, Utah. Sears...
Crawford, William Louis, 1873-1935; Parks -- Utah -- History; Zion National Park (Utah) -- History; Springdale (Utah) -- History; Rockville (Utah) -- History
These diaries, written by William Louis Crawford, contains daily comments on the weather and on his activities with family and associates, crop growing, animal herding, photography, crayon painting, travel, church, etc. while living with his family...
For Identification: My Name is Wm L. Crawford My Address is Springdale Washington Co., Utah. In case of accident or serious illness please notify Wm R. Crawford, Springdale, Washington Co., Utah. Things to be Remembered. The number on the case of...
Mon. Jan. 1, 1900: Ther. 43., 59., Wea. N.M. 6-50 am thin clouds. I finished husking the corn and shelled a little also which only took an hour or two. We had a dance here at Oakcreek. Tuesday 2: Ther. 44., 54., Wea. cloud. I sharpened the teeth...
Sun. Jan. 7, 1900: Ther. 40, pleasant, Wea. thin clouds First 9m 10-40 am I went to S. School & meeting. after meeting we organized the Springdale Dramatic Club with F.D. Gifford as Pres. Fanny Crawford Sect. & J. Ruesch treas. Monday 8: First 9...
Mon. Jan. 22, 1900: Ther. 33., 60., Wea. Clear I took a barrel of molasses to Springdale for G. Hicks. Then got about 200 grape cuttings. Our Dramatic club met here (at Oakcreek) for practice. Tuesday 23: Ther. 42., 62., L.V. 4-52 pm Wea. thin...
Thurs. Feb. 15, 1900: Ther. 44., pleasant but windy, Wea. light clouds. I went to Rockville and got a load of wood, took Photo. of Springdale school as I came back. (Rehearsed at S. Friday 16: Ther. 40., Wea. cold & windy, light clouds. I went to...