Myrtle Colbeth was a resident of Roberts, WI. She was born in 1917 and died in 1993.

This collection contains two diaries that detail day-to day entries about her life's activities including school, the weather, and clubs like Ladies Aid. She also records family events, such as when her father goes fishing or on trips.

Photocopy and transcription of a diary and account book, 1859, May 8 - November 25, kept by E.W. Day, Hudson, Wisconsin, describing his personal activities and work, apparently as a farm laborer.

Transcript of a World War I diary kept by Eldon C. Kinne of Ellsworth, Wis., describing his voyage to Europe as a soldier and his troop's movements in England and France from about August to December of 1918. Also included is a telegram announcing his death on December 28; an affidavit by his aunt, Alvina B. Davis Warren, which appears to be related to survivors' benefits; an undated tintype photograph of this aunt, Alvina B. Davis, at age 8; and a program for a memorial exercise at the American Legion Eldon C. Kinne Post No. 204 at Ellsworth. At the time of his death, Kinne was a member of Co. F, the 342nd Infantry.