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Harriet S. Rowley commonplace books, 1872/1888

.08 Cubic Feet 2 legal sized folders

This collection consists of three commonplace books belonging to Harriet "Hatty" S. Rowley, of Utica, New York. The books are nicknamed the Books of Wisdom and ignorance in part because one notebook was titled "Ignorance Book," by Rowley, while the other two books were labeled with the following note, "Aunt Harriet's books of wisdom." These books hold recordings of quotes from famous authors and orators of the late 19th century, and as such they are full of "wisdom" and advice on life.

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Harriet S. Rowley commonplace books, 1872/1888 .08 Cubic Feet 2 legal sized folders

Rowley, Harriet Sophia , 1853-1943

This collection consists of three commonplace books belonging to Harriet "Hatty" S. Rowley, of Utica, New York. The books are nicknamed the Books of Wisdom and ignorance in part because one notebook was titled "Ignorance Book," by Rowley, while the other two books were labeled with the following note, "Aunt Harriet's books of wisdom." These books hold recordings of quotes from famous authors and orators of the late 19th century, and as such they are full of "wisdom" and advice on life.

University of Virginia, Special Collections Dept.

Helen Barry autograph album, 1922/1925

0.03 Cubic Feet 1 letter folder.
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Isabella Bain memory album, 1870/1913

.03 Cubic Feet 1 letter-sized folder. Second letter-sized folder found.

This collection features a memory book belonging to Miss Isabella Bain (1855-1934) of New Orleans, Louisiana. Various personal letters from friends and New Orleans community members addressed to Miss Bain are included.

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Isabella Bain memory album, 1870/1913 .03 Cubic Feet 1 letter-sized folder. Second letter-sized folder found.

This collection features a memory book belonging to Miss Isabella Bain (1855-1934) of New Orleans, Louisiana. Various personal letters from friends and New Orleans community members addressed to Miss Bain are included.

University of Virginia, Special Collections Dept.

Jane Marshall album, 1830/1843

0.03 Cubic Feet 1 letter sized folder
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Jane's album, 1830

.04 Cubic Feet 1 legal sized folder
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Jemima Buell Griffing album, 1832/1856

0.03 Cubic Feet 1 legal folder.

An autograph album of Jemima Buell Griffing from Clinton, Connecticut.The album is filled with phrases, poems (some original), and short entries, including stories of Griffing with her family and friends.

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Jemima Buell Griffing album, 1832/1856 0.03 Cubic Feet 1 legal folder.

An autograph album of Jemima Buell Griffing from Clinton, Connecticut.The album is filled with phrases, poems (some original), and short entries, including stories of Griffing with her family and friends.

University of Virginia, Special Collections Dept.

Joy Rebekah Kime Benton scrapbook, 1905/1933

0.2 Cubic Feet One flat box

This collection contains a scrapbook belonging to Joy Rebekah Kime Benton (1886-1957) of Burlington, North Carolina, an author, poet, painter, and weaver. The contents of scrapbook items are principally documents from 1905 to 1908, although some paste-ins are from the 1930s. There are 128 pages with photographs, clippings, drawings, and ephemera pasted and laid in.

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Joy Rebekah Kime Benton scrapbook, 1905/1933 0.2 Cubic Feet One flat box

Langdon Manor Books

This collection contains a scrapbook belonging to Joy Rebekah Kime Benton (1886-1957) of Burlington, North Carolina, an author, poet, painter, and weaver. The contents of scrapbook items are principally documents from 1905 to 1908, although some paste-ins are from the 1930s. There are 128 pages with photographs, clippings, drawings, and ephemera pasted and laid in.

University of Virginia, Special Collections Dept.

Julia A. Dennison memory album, 1862/1866

0.03 Cubic Feet 1 folder

Julia A. Dennison memory album, 1862-1866, Milan, Indiana, in red morocco "The Pet Album" binding, published by Leavitt and Allen with black and white printed illustrations of children and their mother in activities such as bathing or playing. The album, which is a gift from her brother, contains personal advice about keeping the young mind pure and other sentimental notes from her brothers. There are signatures of acquaintainces from Indiana and Ohio, including Civil War infantry in the form of business cards. Of interest is a regimental stamp of George Dennison of the 83rd Regiment of Indiana Volunteers. There is one leaf with eight locks of braided hair tied with ribbons and signed by each girl (although one lock of hair is missing).

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Julia A. Dennison memory album, 1862/1866 0.03 Cubic Feet 1 folder

Julia A. Dennison memory album, 1862-1866, Milan, Indiana, in red morocco "The Pet Album" binding, published by Leavitt and Allen with black and white printed illustrations of children and their mother in activities such as bathing or playing. The album, which is a gift from her brother, contains personal advice about keeping the young mind pure and other sentimental notes from her brothers. There are signatures of acquaintainces from Indiana and Ohio, including Civil War infantry in the form of business cards. Of interest is a regimental stamp of George Dennison of the 83rd Regiment of Indiana Volunteers. There is one leaf with eight locks of braided hair tied with ribbons and signed by each girl (although one lock of hair is missing).

University of Virginia, Special Collections Dept.

Laura A. Wright friendship album, 1830/1860

.04 Cubic Feet 1 legal sized folder

This collection contains one volume belonging to Lauren A. Wright of Hebron, Connecticut, with 67 pages of inscriptions, prose, and drawings. An intricate calligraphy inscription reads "Calvin H. Phelps to Miss Laura A. Wright, Hebron." Dates for inscriptions range from 1830 to 1860, with the majority written in the 1830's and 1840's. Locations written in the book include Hebron, Hartford, Glastenbury, Belchertown, New Haven, Columbia, and West Dennis, Connecticut.

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Laura A. Wright friendship album, 1830/1860 .04 Cubic Feet 1 legal sized folder

This collection contains one volume belonging to Lauren A. Wright of Hebron, Connecticut, with 67 pages of inscriptions, prose, and drawings. An intricate calligraphy inscription reads "Calvin H. Phelps to Miss Laura A. Wright, Hebron." Dates for inscriptions range from 1830 to 1860, with the majority written in the 1830's and 1840's. Locations written in the book include Hebron, Hartford, Glastenbury, Belchertown, New Haven, Columbia, and West Dennis, Connecticut.

University of Virginia, Special Collections Dept.

Lucy Bruce friendship album, 1853/1868

.03 Cubic Feet 1 letter sized folder

A ladies album belonging to Lucy Bradbury Bruce of Worcester County, Massachusetts which contains five engraved plates, sentiments from friends and family, three calligraphy drawings, and a watercolor theorem of a rose. Most of the well wishes are signed and dated, and many include locations. Predominately the locations and many of the signers are women including two of her sisters.

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Lucy Bruce friendship album, 1853/1868 .03 Cubic Feet 1 letter sized folder

Bruce, Lucy Bradbury, 1830-1902

A ladies album belonging to Lucy Bradbury Bruce of Worcester County, Massachusetts which contains five engraved plates, sentiments from friends and family, three calligraphy drawings, and a watercolor theorem of a rose. Most of the well wishes are signed and dated, and many include locations. Predominately the locations and many of the signers are women including two of her sisters.

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