In 1862, Lucy Medora Walker, a woman from Springfield (Otsego County), New York, kept a diary. In addition to recording her daily events, “Dora” kept a memorandum in the back of her diary that tracked how much of her money she spent. She earned her money by picking hops.

Diary of Lucy Medora Walker
Author: Lucy Medora Walker
Date: 1862
Medium: Paper
Collections Number: FM-38.71(1)