Surghnor, M. F. Diary, 1882-1899. 1 ms. vol. [typescript]. Location: M:20. Resident of Monroe, Louisiana. Diary describes severe weather, including hurricanes and tornadoes; illnesses and deaths of family members; concerns over finances; and yellow fever and other epidemics in the vicinity. Much of the diary is filled with mournful reflections on the death of Surghnor's daughter, Roberta, who died of typhoid fever as a teenager. For further information, online catalog. Mss. 647.