This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Evolution of a Lady diary of Gladys May 1906 1909
Gladys May records a life of social ascent from a miner town to Boston society. She narrates shifts of class, romance with Andrew Payne, ballroom dramas, abroad study plans, and returning home to find family tensions yet growing self awareness. She chronicles fashion, etiquette, and longing for authenticity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Knox
Mr. Payne
Miss Mays
Mr. Shipps
Mr.Shipps
Gladys May
Young Payne
George
Birckhead
Boston
Renee
Miss Loring
Lauren F
Mrs. Birckhead
Andrew
Menetans
Sarge
Cage
Haney