Alice Mabel Allen (1886-1976) grew up in the village of Adams in Jefferson County. In 1908, while attending Syracuse University, Mabel, as she was known, kept a diary which New York Almanack is publishing each week.
Monday, November 16
It was too cold to get up early and study psychology as I had planned. Harry and I were both all tired out, we slept in such cramped positions.
The Psychology quiz consisted of review questions from previous texts, so I did better than expected. Had letter from Cousin Ella Wright with a picture of Katherine enclosed. I am so glad to have it. Went down to study Latin Prose with Jessie Barnes. After supper I studied Chaucer and then Pettie came in. Finished writing my Latin prose for Latin III.
Tuesday, November 17
Letters from mother and Edna. After Latin Prose, Jessie Barnes went over to the library with me while I read up Psychology and something about the earthquake. In the evening Petty went up with me after Miss Killian, a Utica friend of Della’s, to go to Prof. Ribband’s [?] recital. It was fine. Staid up to write my long theme on the earthquake. In fact, it was one o’clock before Harry and I went to bed.
Wednesday, November 18
Helen had to go to gym at eleven, so I came down to work on my theme. Finished it this afternoon. Special delivery letter came from father with the mileage and some cards. Went with Reba down after some milk for fudge. We made it upstairs. Helen came over and helped us. Mr. Mack, a friend of Mabel Thompson’s, came over to-night. I am to take him to the dance. Went to English Club to-night. Sheridan’s Critic was read.
Thursday, November 19
Went up early to put in my themes, and finished Chaucer. Katherine Arnold sat with me in chapel. Helen came over after dinner to do Latin. Went down to the drug store with Reba. Had long letter from Edith. Went to Dr. Hurst’s Bible Class. He talked on Prayer.
To-night the girls met to compare programs for the dance. Read “As You Like It” with Mildred Churton until Emma and her roommate left. Harry had supper down town. Emma brot us up some cake.
Friday, November 20
Did part of Latin up in Classical Club room. Tried to get Harriet and some of the Kappa girls to go to ΑΓΔ ‘At Home.’ Finally decided to go alone. Helen walked piece with me. Went directly to supper. Found letter in return from Clara Dunmore, saying she was in town. Looked her up next day, but failed to find her as sessions were closed. Studied for Eng. quiz with Mabel Story over at library.
Saturday, November 21
Day like spring. Quiz in Eng. XVII. Studied Latin with Helen from 11 to 12. Saw Cousin Ella Wright, who is on her way to Ithaca. Went down to city with Helen. Did some shopping and inquired about gray squirrel skins. Went with Helen to take her Orphanage boys walking.
Syracuse won [football game] 28 to 9 against Michigan. Helen went over after my supper while I dressed for the party. Pettie helped. Wore my white. Everything was very successful and I had very good time. Had to wait for street car long [?]. Dance over at Crouse Homestead. Took Mr. Mack.
Sunday, November 22
Emma slept with us alnight but left early as she goes on her Thanksgiving vacation. Spent rather unprofitable hour at the Orphanage. Helen and I went to Park Presbyterian. I was very sleepy.
This afternoon I stopped for Miss Killian to go over and see Katherine Arnold. Broke my glasses last night, so my eyes have bothered. After lunch I made fudge in Mabel Thompson’s room. Wrote no letters to-day.
Photo: the Crouse Mansion (since razed).
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