South Dakota, 1888

File — Box: 4, Volume: 6

Identifier: II

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Douglass attended spring term at the University of South Dakota, was a book salesman during the summer and fall, and taught school the latter part of the year.

11 April--"Have about decided on my studies. They are Geology, Eng, Grammar, English Literature Botany and think I will spend about a half an hour each day on drawing. This will give me about all I can possibly do but desire to gain all I can and learn all I can about teaching as well as gaining knowledge."
30 July--"Have been reading over the rules for canvassing & c. and thinking of the debts I have got to meet before very long and for a few moments almost despaired. Heartily wished I had never heard of the business [selling books]. It was only my overwhelming desire to get an education that ever induced me to do it."

Dates

1888

Language of Materials

From the Collection: Collection materials are in English.

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