Diaries
Published: 1888
Language: eng
Number of pages: 17
Subjects: Sources; Woman's Christian Temperance Union; Temperance; Indians of North America; Diaries; Ranchers' spouses; Women pioneers; History
Description: Entries in the diaries include weather, church and home affairs, her Indian mission and W.C.T.U. affairs; a journey to Washington, D.C. via Colorado and return to Chico in 1889; a journey abroad in 1910.
Notes: There are no diaries for the years 1892, 1895-1898; v.6 with cover date of 1893 has entries by General Bidwell on Jan. 6-7, & July 17 then follow entries by Mrs. Bidwell for various years, 1895, 1898-1900 and accounts from 1893-1900. V.7a covering the dates of January 1-June 11, 1901 is photocopy of original and transcription held by the Meriam Library at CSU Chico.

Restricted access for v. 7a; Written permission required; Meriam Library, California State University, Chico.

Annie was born in Meadville, Pennsylvania. In 1849, her family moved to Washington, D.C. where her father worked on the 1st census, and, eventually, was appointed Superintendent of the Census. Was well educated, deeply religious and deeply involved in various charitable activities (work with poor, nursing during Civil War). Met John Bidwell in Washington and was married in 1868. Returned with John to ranch in Chico. Continued involvement with various charities and causes (prohibition, votes for women, Indian welfare, etc.)
Table of contents: title: Vol. 1. 1888.; title: v. 2. 1889.; title: v. 3. 1890.; title: v. 4. 1891.; title: v. 5. 1893.; title: v. 6. 1893.; title: v. 7. 1894.; title: v.7a. 1901.; title: v. 8. 1902.; title: v. 9. 1903.; title: v. 10. 1904.; title: v. 11. 1905.; title: v. 12. 1906.; title: v. 13. 1907.; title: v. 14. 1908.; title: v. 15. 1909.; title: v. 16. 1910.; title: v. 17. 1911.