Guide to Harold F. Thomas Papers
Collection Summary
Title: Harold F. Thomas Papers Call Number: MS 95-27 Size: 0.5 linear feet Acquisition: Purchased by Special Collections. Processed by: JEO: 5/12/1995; Reprocessed by JEF: 12/21/1998
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The Harold F. Thomas Papers contain eight diaries that describe the travels of Harold F. Thomas and members of his family from 1952 through 1972. The two decades of travel illustrate travel through the world, including Europe, Mexico, the Pacific Ocean, Africa, and the Orient. The diaries allow a view to the countries visited, local customs, and descriptions of landmarks.
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Diaries. Diaries of Harold F. Thomas and members of his family, dated 1952 through 1972, documenting their travels. |
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Diary of Harold F. Thomas and Members of His Family, 1952. This diary, beginning on April 3, 1952 and ending May 25, describes sailing to and from Europe, travel and Europe, travel around Europe and the Mediterranean. Includes descriptions of weather, places visited, etc. |
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Diary of Shannon Webster Thomas, 1958. This diary includes descriptions of travels in Southern Europe and the Mediterranean, includes list of places visited and toured. |
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Diary of Harold and Shannon Thomas, 1960. This diary includes descriptions of their visit to Europe by car. Includes descriptions of important places, museums, and customs of Germany, Spain, and Western Europe. |
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Diary of Harold and Shannon Thomas, 1963. This diary describes their trip to England and Europe. Included are detailed descriptions of locations visited, museums, and cathedrals in Germany, Switzerland, France, Holland, England, Wales, and Ireland. |
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Diary of Harold and Shannon Thomas, 1965. This diary describes their trip to Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Hawaii, and Asia. Includes detailed descriptions of countries visited, and the automobile drive home from California. |
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Diary of Harold and Shannon Thomas, 1967. This diary includes descriptions of visit to Africa, including descriptions of animals, people and the country side. |
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Diary of Shannon and Touncey Thomas, 1969. This diary includes descriptions of travels in Northern Europe. Includes detailed descriptions of towns visited by ship, plane, bus, and car. |
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Diary of Harold and Shannon Thomas, South Seas Tour, 1972. This diary includes descriptions of their travels on the south seas cruise. The account is not complete. |