The Lyon Archive presents digital copies of writing by members of the Lyon family. This archive is designed to function as a space for interpretation, dissent, and wonder.
In his second diary (1826-1839), A.S. Lyon mentions feeling “blue devils in abundance.” This term was a popular reference to feelings of dullness or depression. This video imagines his difficulties by weaving together sound and visual images.
Members of the Lyon family have curated, transcribed, and studied many of the rare archival materials on this site. Listen to podcast interviews discussing their family preservation work.