Don Hitch Diary, 1936 - 1967
Scope and Contents
The collection contains one diary kept by Donovan (Don) Hitch and his mother, Frances Hitch, as well as miscellaneous correspondence and newspaper clippings found within the diary, documenting daily activities and events in and around Dry Ridge, Kentucky, such as weather reports and recreational activities. The section of the diary written by Don primarily addresses travels to Ohio, his work in a doctor’s office, and his musical interests and accomplishments, and was written in the late 1930s through the early 1940s. The second half of the diary was written by Frances during 1953-54 and primarily addresses her daily housekeeping chores and the activities of her three adult sons.
Dates
- Creation: 1936 - 1967
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research. Researchers must register and agree to copyright and privacy laws before using this collection. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations. Due to the nature of certain archival formats, including digital and audio-visual materials, access to certain materials may require additional advance notice.
Access to portions of this collection has been restricted by Archives and Special Collections in order to preserve the original materials. Contact University Libraries Special Collections at archives@ua.edu or 205.348.0500 for information on access to the restricted portions of this collection.
Biographical / Historical
Donovan (Don) Hitch was born on June 12, 1915, to Hugh and Frances Hitch of Dry Ridge, Kentucky. He had two brothers; Charles, born about 1919, and Billy, born about 1931. According to the donor, Hitch's father was a Watkins salesman and was known as "Doc Hitch." He was killed while in his car when it was hit by a train. Don Hitch played both the piano and organ, as well as taught music lessons. He never married or had any children.
Genealogical information taken from, Ancestry.com, 1920 United States Federal Census, accessed August 30, 2011.
Extent
From the Collection: 20.4 Linear Feet (20 containers)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
General
Formerly MSS.3876
Processing Information
Processed by Erin Schmidt, 2011
Repository Details
Part of the The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections Repository