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Fonds consists of two diaries kept by eighteen-year old Sarah Clinch which chronicle the events of her visit to Halifax. The diaries cover the period from October 1, 1853 in anticipation of her departure from Boston and continue through the duration of her stay in Halifax from 15 November 1853 to 14 August 1854. Entries in the diary describe personal and family news as well as leisure and church activities, excursions to local sights in Halifax and surrounding area, and social events including balls and visits to the homes of friends and relatives in Halifax, Windsor, and Cornwallis. The family names comprising Sarah's social circle that are mentioned in her diaries include Allison, Almon, Bliss, Haliburton, Starr, and Uniacke.