Emilie Davis
American diarist (1838 or 1842-1899) · United States · On the map · Writers · Died at 57
Emilie "Emily" Frances Davis was a free African American woman living in Philadelphia during the American Civil War. She wrote three pocket diaries for the years 1863, 1864, and 1865 recounting her perspective on the Emancipation Proclamation, the Battle of Gettysburg, and the mourning of President Lincoln.
Emilie Davis is read about 2 times a day, in 7 languages.
A typical day, 30 days to 26 August 2026
The middle day of the days counted, so one week of news cannot move it. The line under it is the last 60 days, one point a day.
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About this person
These diaries are unique in their depiction of 19th century life of urban African American women and reactions to the events of the Civil War.
Country
United States
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1842 to 1899 · aged 57
