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Title
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Transcribed Diary Notes, 1900_001
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Alternative Title
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Transcribed Diary Notes, 1900
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Date
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1900
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Creator
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Elizabeth Van Sant
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Description
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Elizabeth Van Sant transcribed letters
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Identifier
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321301
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Transcription
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1 Omaha, January 30, 1900 The last month has been full of changes for the birds. They have been moved to the new house, and have had to be moved about from room to room until they must have come to think that continual changes is to be their lot. We have occasionally let them out of their cages for a few hours, and sometimes for a while in the evening. During their outings Junior found that he could whip Philip, and in one afternoon jumped onto him and vanquished him three times. It was a new experience for Philip, for always he has domineered over Junior. He would sometimes reassert himself for a day or two, but Junior had discovered his power. Olus has begun to look very ragged, and the first black feathers have appeared on his head and neck, forming little spots here and there. His back is also changing to orange in place of olive. He is very tame even when out of the cage. Feb. 10 Phil and Junior have begun a series of deadly quarrels over Not-even. We frequently let them out for a few minutes in the evening, and it is fun to see them perform. Junior and Not-even occupy the same cage, and he sometimes imposes on her pretty badly. He regards her as his property, and when they are loose he will not let Philip go near her. She seems perfectly indifferent to both. Trimmed Origold's "toe-nails" today. They were so long they caught on everything, and when on the floor her toes turned over to one side, making her very awkward. She now seems quite relieved.
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Rights
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To inquire about usage, please contact Archives & Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Libraries. These images are for educational use only. Not all images are available for publication.
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