Grace Rose lived from 1887 to 1981. She was born in Michigan and lived there most of her life. This is a transcription of her diary written in 1908, the year she turned 21. She lived in Corunna, Michigan at the time. In just a few years, she would be married to Earl Derham. Read on for the adventures of a single girl in the early 20th century!
Saturday, April 18, 1908
Rained all a.m. I drove downtown in p.m. after the washing and to try on my jacket. Met Bessie and we walked all over town and down to the park. Dandy in p.m. Talked with Will, Emma, Fred L., and Scott Wilcox in evening for 1 1/2 hours.
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