Mary Alsop King Waddington
Mary Alsop King Waddington (1833–1923)
Mary Waddington was the American wife of a French diplomat. She continued her permanent residency in France throughout the war.
Waddington's diary chronicles the everyday experiences of her family and the surrounding communities. Her descriptions of bombed buildings, amputees, the presence of the Red Cross, Zeppelin alarms, and even using her lawn to grow potatoes offer a vivid reminder of war's impact.
The text here is derived from: Waddington, Mary King. My War Diary. New York: Scribner’s Sons, 1917. SpC. 940.481 W118m1917