Archive - The Journals of Emma Troutman Boylan

Emma #182: February 1942

Music and life in Media, more war, and a short trip to Washington

Jun 26 •

Emma #181: January 1942

Rationing, music, a trip to Princeton, and the first blackout

Jun 19 •

Emma #180: December 1941

The U.S. enters the war; getting settled in Media; celebrating Christmas

Jun 12 •

Emma #179: November 1941

A big change! Selling everything, road trip to Media, and settling in.

Jun 5 •

May 2025

Emma #178: October 1941

Back to Iowa, John Boylan's death, selling chickens, and new teeth

May 29 •

Emma #177: September 1941

Keeping up with Bobbie, trip to NY, and a little homesick

May 22 •

Emma #176: August 1941 (continued)

Road trip and vacation in New Hampshire, big day in Boston, and back to Media

May 15

Emma #175: August 1941

Canning, surprise trip to Media with a stop at Katharine's, off to New Hampshire

May 9 •

Emma #174: July 1941

Inspirational reading, fun with Bobbie, ocarina, and Tell in the corn

May 1 •

April 2025

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