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1785réf. 045311Paris: Duflos 1785. First Edition. Hardcover Full Leather. Very Good Condition. Marillier; Duflos. Full contemporary crushed red morocco a bit of wear at edges and corners. Incomplete binding up a small section of the complete work - 30 plates along with 2 title pages and table the last section of 6 plates from Abrege de l'Histoire Sacrée. Mostly very light dampstain in the inner margin of the first half - quite attractive and engraved throughout on recto only. The complete work is rare complete and had over 200 plates and was issued in parts this comprises plates 1-6 of parts 1-3 of Abrege de l'Histoire Universelle along with 1-6 part 1 of Sacrée along with 7-12 of part 2. An attractive selection in a nice binding. Size: Octavo 8vo. Previous owner's book-plate inside front cover. Illustrator: Marillier; Duflos. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: History; Inventory No: 045311. Duflos hardcover books
1984réf. 20362F.A. Foster 1984. First Edition. Near fine in original printed saddle-stitched wrappers. Thin octavo. 6.325 x 8.5 in. 8 pp. Signed by F.A. Foster on title page. Scarce. F.A. Foster unknown books
réf. 17157Women's Education Photo album from woman student at Kent Sate Normal College 1916-1917. Filled with 73 items: including 44 photographs of images of the campus fellow students elementary school classes and various social outings around Ohio. Also includes 48 pieces of ephemera including ribbons programs information on the school and event tickets. 12 x 9.5 in. Original boards. 50 pages. 44 original silver gelatin print photographs of various sizes from 2 x 3" to 3 x 5". Rich captions for the photographs identifying friends and teachers such as Miss Corbett and Miss Dunbar locations around campus such as Merrill Hall the Library Loury Hall and Moulton Hall an outing at Brady Lake and an Independence Day picnic in 1917. Interesting ephemera including ribbons commencement programs sheet music postcards and even an astrological horoscope. Items from organizations including the Y.W.C.A. local theaters and Portage County's War Fund. This album was compiled in the period when the US first entered World War I on April 2 1917. The late 19th and early 20th century was an important period in formalizing teacher training and creating pathways for more women to attend Normal Schools and Colleges. By the 20th century nearly 75 percent of America's teachers were female a pattern surely seen in this album filled with women classmates and instructors. Kent State Normal School was established in 1910 as an institution for training public school teachers. In 1915 the school was renamed Kent State Normal College when it began offering four-year degrees. Today the college offers degrees in many disciplines and is known as Kent State University. In very good condition. unknown books
réf. 17164Women Education Scrapbook from a woman student at co-educational Oswego State Teachers College NY filled with 155 pieces of ephemera including newspaper clippings full-issues of the campus paper ticket stubs programs invitations and more. 1941-1942. Original paper wraps. 15 x 11 inches. 80 pages. Large color image of fall foliage on front cover. Originally belonged to Marjorie O. Walker of Woodridge NY. Some of the clippings are annotated with a few lines identifying friends and classmates in the articles: "this is one of my classmates" and "they're all swell singers". Includes documents from both Oswego State Normal School and later material from Oswego State Teachers College which the school was renamed in 1942 when it began to grant 4-year bachelor's degrees. 1939-1940 Report card with classes in Child Development History of civilization Composition and Speech Intro to Science Art 102 Essentials of Music and Recreational Activities. Pamphlet advertising 1941 Summer Session at Oswego State Normal School. Student Handbook Personnel Directory and Student Directory for 1941-1942 Schoolyear. Newspaper clippings that report the school's status upgrade to a degree-granting university such as the 1942 headline reads "Oswego Normal becomes State Teachers College." Other ephemera includes newspaper articles on Epsilon Pi Tau fraternity Sigma Pi Rho sorority and many on campus music groups. Many typed correspondence and notices regarding the Bel Canto singing group on campus of which the album owner was a member. Halloween Party invitation. Numerous clippings from before and after America entered WWII refer to escalating tensions fears and home front defensive preparations. A 1941 headline reads "Co-operation is needed to bring victory in War / Dr. Salisbury says Educational Institutes would be hit if Nazis should win." Interesting that was printed in February 1941 before the US formally declared war. That same month there's another clipping calling on male students at Oswego to register for the selective service the Draft. An article from early 1942 declares "Better type of community seen as a result of war" and goes on to say: "Whether Oswego is bombed or not the air raid warden set-up an build a better type of community both now and in future years when peace comes." Other clippings from the months following the Pearl Harbor attack give a glimpse into the deep-seated fears that Americans felt in the early days of WWII: "Bombing of our Cities Expected by Defense Head.We must expect more ships sinking off our shores more military reverses and bombing of our cities." The war effort even affect construction plans at the school. In January 1941 there was a major fire that destroyed parts of campus and by the following year "War holding up Normal School's Building Program / Unable to get materials for remodeling auditorium new dormitory." Armistice Day program for 1941 presented in conjunction with the American Legion and US Coast Artillery. The State University of New York at Oswego was founded in 1861 as the Oswego Primary Teachers' Training School; this institution embraced and popularized some of the most innovative teaching methods of the day. The school led the Oswego Movement of educational reform in the United States which sought to emphasize that every aspect of the child's life contributed to the formation of their personality character and capacity to reason. These educational methods were child-centered and based on individual differences sense perception and the student's self-activity. In 1942 the New York state legislation elevated Oswego from a Normal School to the 4-year bachelor's degree-granting Oswego State Teachers College. In 1948 Oswego became one of the State University of New York's charter members. To meet the expanded need for specialized instruction the institution broadened its academic perspective to become a full-fledged arts and sciences institution in the SUNY system and featuring a range of liberal and professional studies by 1962. Pages are thin with a few very small closed tears at edges. In very good condition. unknown books
réf. 17163Education Photo album by Class of 1942 at Tougaloo College. 1938-1942. 78 original silver gelatin print photographs of the students taken in the 1930s-1940s Assembled later in the early 1970's to celebrate the 30th class reunion for Class of 1942 at Tougaloo College in Mississippi. Ephemera from wedding invitations college brochures and a complete roster of the class. Original black boards. "Photographs" on front cover in gilt. 12.5 x 10.5 inches. Photographs and ephemera collected in protective sheeting with original 3-ring binding. Photograph size range from 2.5 in x 1.5 in to 10 x 8 inches. Scattered brief captions for photographs usually identifying the sitter. 39 names listed on the Class of 1942 roster with current address listed all across the South but also places as far away as New England Chicago and Los Angeles. A 1940s pamphlet for the school describes it as "the only A-rated college for Negroes and the only liberal arts college for Negroes in the state of Mississippi." Photographs of friends and classmates along with occasional photographs of campus. A few women pose outside Holmes Hall at Tougaloo and another photo offers an interior view of dormitory "Room 55" starkly decorated with a pair of twin beds a few pennants on the wall. Many photos of women posing in evening dresses about to leave for an event as well as casual snapshots of outings. In addition to images around Tougaloo students also visited friends at other Historically Black Colleges and Universities including Tennessee State University and Dillard University. Includes snapshots from trips and outings together around the country. Photos from Washingtion D.C. the Thousand Islands archipelago at the US-Canadian border Mackinac Island in Michigan and at Lake Michigan in Chicago. One image of 5 men of bicycles reads "From USS Alabama"; the Alabama was commissioned in 1942 and was an important battleship in the Pacific Theater in WWII. When the United States entered World War II in December 1941 the Navy's African-American sailors had been limited to serving as Mess Attendants for nearly two decades. However the pressures of wartime on manpower resources gradually forced changes; while the Navy remained racially segregated in training and in most service units in 1942 the enlisted rates were opened to all qualified personnel. In 1944 further strides were made when the Navy commissioned the first ever African-Americans officers. Tougaloo College is one of the United States' premier historically black colleges and universities HBCU in the nation. The school was founded in 1869. from 1871 until 1892 the college served as a teachers' training school funded by the state of Mississippi. Tougaloo remained predominantly a teacher training school until 1920 when the College ceased to receive aid from the state. Courses for college credit were first offered in 1897 and the first Bachelor of Arts degree was awarded in 1901. Some wear to outer hinges of album binder loose but holding. Content in excellent condition. unknown books
réf. 1707719th c. Women Education Autograph Letter Signed from Student at Augusta Female Seminary in Staunton VA 1853. Letter from a female student to her father. 2 pages 8 x 6.5 in. Dated "Mar 2nd 1852". Comes with original mailing envelope. Envelope has blue seal from "Augusta Female Seminary" on rear flap. She writes on health updates and asks for her Mother to sew her some items. "Dr. Laud came up to see me yesterday and examined my foot. He said he would send me some bismuth and he wanted me to have my foot rubbed every night." The Augusta Female Seminary was founded in 1842; in 1923 it became Mary Baldwin College. The school maintained its original mission to serve women and in 2017 the institution welcomed its first residential men to campus joining day students and graduate students which had been co-educational since the mid-1970s. Today Mary Baldwin University is the oldest institution of higher education for women in the nation affiliated with the Presbyterian Church and it is home to the only all-female corps of cadets in the world. Writing on envelope and page 2 is very faded. In good condition. A unique and personal piece of early Female Education history. unknown books
réf. 1707419th c. Women's Education Autograph Letter Signed by student at Young Ladies' Institute in Granville Ohio. 3 pages on folded sheet. 7 x 4.5 in. Dated "Tuesday 4th 1873." With Original mailing envelope with return address of the Institute printed and original postal stamp on envelope "Mar 3". A young female student "Allie" writes to her mother in Columbus Ohio. Handwritten in purple ink. Allie writes to her mother about her medical history amid an outbreak of Measles and Mumps at school. She writes in part: "I thought I would write and ask you if I have ever had the Measles as we have them in school now. If I have not I don't want to have them here. One of the girls is going home Saturday. She is exposed and has never had them & she is going home to have them. This is a mighty poor place to get sick. I never thought the Measles ended in such serious things as they do sometimes that is if you get cold. The girls were talking about the different way in which they effect persons. The mumps are raging too." She also writes on dormitory life and missing her family. "I am very homesick & got the blues but then that is nothing new as I have them all the time & I can't get rid of them mo matter what I do. My box is all gone but a little piece of bitters but we are not in a hurry to get rid of that for we will not get any more so good for a while. Those Quinces were splendid that I made much better than I expected they would be. When I wrote to England I sent them my picture which I had taken in this fall" The Young Ladies' Institute was chartered in 1858 and later developed into The Shepardson College for Women; in 1900 Shepardson was incorporated into Denison University. Original fold lines. In very good condition. This early letter is a unique and personal piece of early Female Education history. unknown books
réf. 1707219th c. Women Education Autograph letter signed by student Sarah Hooker at Wheaton Female Seminary in Norton MA. Dated Dec. 24 1844. Four pages folded from a single extra large sheet with original wax seal still attached. Letter addressed to her mother in Falmouth MA. Place identified as "Norton Seminary Boarding House" a boarding house for students at Wheaton Female Seminary now known as Wheaton College founded in Norton MA in 1834. The letter specifically mentions founder and President Mr. Wheaton: Cousin M's sickness is really quite an event. She does not seem to gain strength at all. Mr. Wheaton who loves her as if she were his own daughter is almost discouraged." She writes on her academic studies: "I have everything convenient for studying but good pens." She also shares her concerns about the quality of her schoolwork and writing as well as social aspects of school life such as making friends and getting along with her roommate. "I dread my compositions here more than anything. Some of the young ladies write so beautifully. I am very glad you have decided to let me take lessons. I wanted to move on account of improving in my singing. I practice the scales. I am going to try to improve all my advantages to the utmost. When I first came here the girls the wild ones thought as I was "green" I would be a good tool for their jokes. So every moment there was a good opportunity one of them in particular would say or do something to make me appear confused. It would come frequently at table and I invariably made her appear exceedingly mean. Not intentional but in clearing myself I made her of course look blank.There does not seem to be one of the girls who dislike me. There are many first rate ones." "My room-mate I like a little better.She is a very pleasant girl. She loves to have fun and frolic as well as ever. Poor girl she has had to go through the fire like the rest of us." Not uncommon for this time portions of the document have crossed text in order to maximize writing space and indicating that the student wrote a longer letter than the page could hold. Original fold lines and light toning. In very good condition. A unique and personal piece of early Female Education history. unknown books
réf. 1707319th c. Women's Education Autograph Letter Signed from female student dated May 25 1854. 4 pages folded from single sheet. 6.5 x 5.25 in. Written by student Eloise Hemstreet to her parents. She writes about her school which she feel is one of "the best of schools and one of the edens of the earth." She writes on her interest in astronomical observations and how she is looking forward to looking "at the eclipse through the telescope." She mentions "the college" and talks about the health and wellness of both male and female classmates at the Institution. Additionally she mentions that the College was getting a new roof. Research indicates Eloise was born in 1833 making her 21 at the time of this letter. She became a teacher thus was likely studying for the education profession as she wrote this letter. In the latter half of the 19th century women in America had growing access to higher education especially in the professional training to become teachers. For many women working as a teacher was the key to independence-both financial and socially. Hemstreet went on to teach in New York and Wisconsin where in 1861 she made $16 for teaching a summer session. Toning around bottom left edge and corner of page 1. Original fold lines with small 1/2 inch tear along outer edge of horizontal fold line on all pages. Very small tear 1/2 cm. along top edge of pages. Else in very good condition. A unique and personal piece of early Female Education history. unknown books
réf. 1707619th c. Women's Education Autograph Letter Signed by a mother to a her daughter at Ipswich Female Seminary MA.1866: 4 pages folded from a single sheet. 8 x 5 in. Original mailing envelope with stamp and address. She writes on the girl's academic studies as well as the regulations with living in student life. ": "I am glad to hear from you so often & that you are getting along so well.I am satisfied that you try to have good lessons.I think it would be a good plan for you to go with a Latin class - if you will not have to work too hard." She also writes: "I do not expect you can always be perfect. I know that you will not break any of the rules of the school knowingly.I don't know as I understand what you wrote about Mrs Coats not allowing you to buy things to eat if it was that you should not go to the stores & buy treat I think she is perfectly right but I suppose she would have no objection to your having something from home." Ipswich Female Seminary was founded in Massachusetts in 1828 and the school's focus was on preparing girls for careers as teachers and missionaries. It offered a "rigorous curriculum" including study of English arithmetic geography chemistry human physiology history the natural sciences religion vocal music and calisthenics and placed an emphasis on "standards of personal conduct and discipline." As part of their preparation students practiced teaching with guidance from school instructors. Ink is slightly faded. A unique and personal piece of early Female Education history. unknown books
réf. 1707519th c. Women's Education Autograph Letter Signed by student at Western Female Seminary in Oxford OH. Dated "Oct. 19th 1879". Four pages folded from a single sheet. 8 x 5 in. Student "Kate" writes to her mother about student life and the recent gubernatorial elections and upcoming presidential elections; this significantly shows one woman's interest in political affairs years before she was allowed to vote. "The principal topic here for the last week has been the election. I was disappointed that Ewing did not gain but from the way the Republicans carried on after they heard the returns one might have supposed it was the first time they were ever victorious and the last time they time they expected to be.It will be so nice to be at home next Presidential Election." She also writes about going to "the Exposition" and on music performances: "Miss Leonard was so anxious for me to stay a thte musical that I thought too bad to disappoint her after she ahd practiced with me so long." Last page has cross-text writing over it a creative way that writers with limited paper supply could make space for a few more lines. Western Female Seminary was founded in 1853; in 1904 its name changed to Western College for Women. The school grounds are now part of Miami University's Western Campus. Light toning and few stains to last page. In very good condition. A unique and personal piece of early Female Education history. unknown books
réf. 17071Emily Hodgson. Women's education and suffrage activist. Autograph Letter Signed by Hodgson on December 31 1863. 14-page letter on from the seminary days of author Emily Hodgson profiled by close friends and suffragists Frances Willard and Mary Livermore in A Woman of the Century 1893. 8 x 5 inches. 14 pages of lined white stationary. At this time Hodgson was a student at the prestigious Ipswich Female Seminary an early school for girl students where she wrote in lively prose about the New Year's party she prepares to surprise her classmates and hints at her early literary ambitions. About living in a dormitory and celebrating New Year's Eve with other students: "Such a gay time as the six damsels that board in this house are having tonight! As we are all ''young ladies" Mrs. Cowles has given us permission to sit up till quarter past twelve. I was commissioned to provide refreshments arrange the table etc. and really I feel quite proud. None of the girls except my assistant have as yet seen it and I know they do not expect to see quite such a grand affair grand for Boarding school . " New Years Eve don't come but once a year" I hear one of the girls exclaiming. I know they are coming to see why I am so long- Sure enough- and now they are gone." About her early writing attempts: "I have had a letter come from an old teacher of mine. And I know you won't think me vain if I send it to you for as you fly so hard to have me do well and are the means of my enjoying myself so much and giving what enjoyment I am able to others around me I know it will please you to see that I sometimes succeed . she like Mrs. B is not ordinary woman . she is a very finely educated lady. and I feel pleased that she should like my feeble endeavors. The lady Miss Briggs who writes the note enclosed has been composition teacher here for a long time. You would hardly judge from this not which is far from a good letter from her that was very easy and elegant with her pen. She has written three or four prize essays and won the prizes." Ipswich Female Seminary was founded in Massachusetts in 1828 and the school's focus was on preparing girls for careers as teachers and missionaries. It offered a "rigorous curriculum" including study of English arithmetic geography chemistry human physiology history the natural sciences religion vocal music and calisthenics and placed an emphasis on "standards of personal conduct and discipline." As part of their preparation students practiced teaching with guidance from school instructors. Mild toning and a few light stains. All sheets except 1 have minor tape repairs at folds. In very good condition. A unique and personal piece of early Female Education history. unknown books
réf. 1707919th c. Women Education Two-Way Autograph Letter Signed on 2 pages between the head of Bethlehem Female Seminary and the guardian of one student. 10 x 7 ¾ in. Dated April 12 1813 and April 22 1813. The original letter is from the Guardian of Eliza Climer student at Bethlehem Female Seminary to Rev. Andrew Benade "Director of the Seminary at Bethlehem" to send Ms. Climer to Philadelphia "as soon as a convenient opportunity offers." He receives a response written on the same sheet below the initial letter on April 22 1813 from the new director Louis Hillner. Stating in part: "I have delivered your letter to Miss Eliza Climer directly to her; but instead of her being pleased with her soon leaving the Seminary she lamented and wept and insisted upon me to write a few lines to you and beg of you whether you would give her leave to stay in this seminary for some time longer. As she rose my whole compassion I could not do otherwise as to give her the promise to write to you. I am of the opinion dear Sir that it would indeed be for her best if she could stay here at least six months longer and I am convinced that if it is in your power dear Sir you will readily grant the petition in her behalf. You will be so kind as to let me know your intention on this head as soon as is convenient to you and I shall then act according as you think proper." The Bethlehem Female Seminary is the earliest established institution of female education in the United States tracing its roots to 1742 when it was first established in by Countess Benigna Zinzendorf. The Seminary began as an elementary educational institution for young girls starting at ages five or six years old. In 1785 due to increasing demand the Bethlehem Female Seminary reorganized as a secondary educational institution that became known as the Moravian Female Seminary. The newly reorganized female seminary also became open to all denominations. In 1913 the Seminary officially became a college and in 1954 merged with a male institution to become the coeducational Moravian College. Weakened along original fold lines. Repairs in 9 places with archival paper repair tape. Text remains clear and legible. Overall in good to very good condition. An incredible and early Female Education history. unknown books
réf. 1709219th c. Women Education Handwritten letter of admission for two sisters to Gorham Female Seminary in Gorham ME. May 6 1845. Addressed to A.P. Patterson Esq. in Kennebunkport Maine. 1 page on folded sheet. 10 x 8 in. "Dear Sir I am happy to inform you that your daughters can be admitted to the Seminary agreeably to your request. And that rooms will be selected and and reserved for them. The next term will commence on Thursday the 15th." Gorham Female Seminary was established in 1838 as the women's branch of Gorham Academy formerly co-educational. In 1879 it became the Gorham State Teachers' College and the historic campus is now part of University of Southern Maine. Original fold lines. In very good condition. A unique and personal piece of early Female Education history. unknown books
réf. 1709619th c. Education Handwritten letter from Principal of Vermont Methodist Seminary and Female College in Montpelier VT. July 18 1874. On official letterhead for the Seminary. 4 pages. 8 x 5 inches. Principal of the school J.C.W. Coxe writes to a colleague in shock over his sudden dismissal. Stating in part: "I cherish very pleasant memories of your kindness in the past and trust that nothing may grow out of this matter to mar our friendship.I regard the action of the Committee as neither just kind nor courteous.Up to the meeting of the Comm. In May I had never received any intimation that the Comm. or the patrons of the school were dissatisfied with my administration.I had been repeatedly assured that the Comm. Neither desired nor designed any change.until your dec. waited on me with a notice that my services were no longer required.I should have estimated it a relief to have retired from the school but to my suggestion to that effect many of my brothers said "No!" At that time I could have easily adjusted my affairs to a change and retired with no discredit secured work elsewhere and been unembarrassed by any such difficulties as now beset my way." Despite his overall frustration with the situation Coxe writes"I have no other wish than for the prosperity of the school." This was a period of changes for the institution which was founded earlier as Newbury Seminary; in 1868 it expanded as Vermont Conference Seminary and Female College in 1868 and just three years later in 1871 it was again renamed Vermont Methodist Seminary and Female College. At this time educational opportunities for women were expanding as more women began working in field of teaching and education. In very good condition. A unique and personal piece of early Female Education history. unknown books
réf. 17108Women's Education Scrapbook from woman studying Teaching at Nebraska Wesleyan University NWU 1925-1931. Filled with 352 pieces of ephemera for school societies dances and socials sporting events Christmas cards stage plays and commencement activities. Dozens of colorful and creative invitations and dance cards. 33 handwritten notes and signatures from friends. 100 pages. Original textured cloth cover. 11 ½ x 14 inches. Large golden color seal in center of front cover "Universitas Wesleyana Nebraskae 1887". Originally belonged to Melba Johnson. 33 handwritten notes and signatures from friends recalling fond memories together at university. "Remember our many good times together. Our trip to Palmyra etc." "Lots of love to a dear Delta Phi sister." "Remember the first time I met you Hope to be your 'sister' someday." Filled with letters party invitations dance cards and other ephemera from a popular college student. Vibrant yellow felt cutout of school mascot Prairie Wolves on first page. Letters noted as "Rush Week Invitations" to Alpha Epsilon honor society for agricultural biological and food engineers Delta Phi Alpha Delta Omega and Sigma Alpha Iota National Music Sorority Kappa Delta and Gamma Mu Upsilon. Other included organizations with ephemera are Beta Kappa Theta Alpha Phi National Theatre Honor Society Kappa Sigma Pi Phi Kappa Tau and Gamma Beta Kappa. Also ephemera for social events from the YWCA Young Women's Christian Association. Also includes ticket stubs to various shows and performances and some ephemera from The University of Nebraska's football program. Clipping from Nebraska v. Pittsburgh game in 1928 and 1929. Program for 1926 "Nebraska Wesleyan Home Coming Day" Football game against Peru State College and clipping from a NWU game against Hastings College. Program for 1927 Commencement and ticket to 1928 Commencement; Invitations to subsequent commencement ceremonies included in scrapbook. Membership card and pin for Nebraska State Teachers' Association which she joined after graduation; Johnson went on to work at Norfolk High School in Norfolk Nebraska after earning her teaching degree. Nebraska Wesleyan University was founded in 1887 and the first graduating class was four women in 1890. The school is located in the former town of University Place Nebraska. Today it is part of Lincoln Nebraska. In the late 1920s when Johnson was attending school Nebraska Wesleyan was a college of liberal arts with schools of art business and education and a music conservatory. In very good condition. unknown books
réf. 1708719th c. Women Education Archive of 6 handwritten letters from a student at Lewisburg Seminary an all Women academy in Pennsylvania. 1868-1869. She writes on her education to become a teacher tuition and family matters. 5 letters come with original mailing envelopes. 8.25 x 5.5 in. Each letter is 3 or 4 pages long; final letter is only 1 page. The letters are dated: December 27 1868; January 9 1869; February 3 1869; February 13 1869; February 27 1869; February 1869 original mailing envelope is postmarked March 1. Lewisburg Seminary was the female branch of the University at Lewisburg now known as Bucknell University. In all of her letters student Libbie Grant talks on the importance of her education. In the first letter she offers to help her recently widowed brother but that school was also a priority for her: "If you want to keep house the rest of the winter I will come tome and do my best. It will seem so hard to board right away. I don't know how I can stay here all next term without seeing any of you but shall content myself if you don't wish me to come. It is for my own benefit to get an education." In the January letter she lists subjects she is taking in school: "I study Grammar Physiology Geography and Astronomy." She gives a lengthier update in the February 3 letter: "I get along very well in my studies much better than I did last term. Miss Brown said there was a mistake made in my report and Scripture is excellent also Spelling. I do not get as homesick as I did last term." In one letter Libbie writes on how nervous she is regarding her future: "When I think of the future I feel sad to think I must wander from place to place." She is likely referring to various places where she would work as a teacher. In the February 13 letter her teacher Miss Brown adds a line about Libbie's next steps likely where she will work as a new teacher: "I trust she will succeed in getting a pleasant school for the summer." Libbie also writes on financial matters requesting money from her brother for tuition and clothing. She stresses the necessity of new clothes which seem "unnecessary" to her brother Robert Grant residing in rural upstate New York; this highlights some one of the different social challenges that young women from rural backgrounds faced while living in and attending schools in cities. In the February 13 letter she writes about how she needs money for clothes to wear and new shoes; she is clearly distressed as her brother residing in Neversink NY seems unconvinced that new shoes and Church appropriate clothing is necessary. "I write this with my eyes full of tears for I know your thoughts. I know you think these re all unnecessary. They would be if I were home and I could get along with less." Miss Brown's addendum on the following page affirms Libbie's need of money and assures her brother that these items are necessary and his sister is "exceedingly economical." Lewisburg Seminary was originally the female branch of the University at Lewisburg which later became Bucknell University. In 1852 the Female Institute was established to exclusively educate women at the University. All letters in very good condition. A lovely collection of letters from a young woman studying to be a teacher in the 19th c. unknown books
réf. 17109Women Education Scrapbook from a young woman studying at Stephens College Columbia Missouri and Kansas State Teachers College 1921-1943. Filled with 78 original silver gelatin photos and 43 pieces of ephemera including numerous certificates two cloth Varsity letters report cards. 39 pages. Original cream boards with embossed detail to front cover. 10.5 x 13.5 inches. Photos range in size from 2.5 x 2" to 8 x 10". Originally belonged to Mary Jane Hinshaw. Scrapbook documents Hinshaw's life from infancy to adulthood. Hinshaw was an active and popular student. Comes with membership card for Delta Sigma Epsilon Sorority; party invitations and dance cards from Sigma Tau Gamma Delta Sigma Epsilon and Alpha Delta. Silver gelatin photos of family school photos and a vacation in the western United States with images of sweeping landscapes and dramatic rock formations. In 1941 Hinshaw graduated from a two-year program at Stephens College and began studying at Kansas State teachers College with coursework in Library studies. Commencement invitation for Stephens College 1941. Report card from Stephens College 1940-1941 with coursework in Survey of English Literature Intermediate French English History Introduction to Psychology General Sociology Appreciation of Music Physical Education Educational Psychology and Elementary French Conversation. Three later report cards from Kansas State Teachers College of Emporia 1941-1943 with marks in Teaching History of Education American History 1492-1817 Library Administration Cataloguing and Classification Reference Book Selection Library word with Children Literature of H.S. Subjects. Comes with one handwritten postcard from a Stephens College classmate who went on to pursue studies at the University of Wisconsin: "I am having a glorious time-It certainly isn't like Stephens much much better." Album begins with Baptism and Birth announcements and photographs of her as a small child. Class photos of her in elementary to high school. Cutouts and information on Marysville High School where Mary Jane Hinshaw's father served on the Board of Education. Vibrant green cloth "M" varsity letter felt Bulldog and Debate letter. Founded in 1833 Stephens College is the second-oldest female educational establishment that is still a women's college in the United States. The Kansas State Normal School Emporia was established in March 1863 and it is the third-oldest public university in the state of Kansas. The first class graduated two women; and the in 1977 the college was renamed Emporia State University. Tear with loss above right portrait adhered to first page. 1 page detached. Front hinge is loose. In good to very good condition. unknown books
réf. 1709519th c. Women Education Handwritten letter from the superintendent of the Young Ladies' Athenaeum in Jacksonville IL. June 24 1879. On official letterhead for the school with a large engraving of campus buildings. 2 pages. 10 x 8 inches. Superintendent of the school William Sander writes to recommend a graduate Nellie Stevenson for employment as a music teacher. Stating in part: "She was graduated from the Atheneum in the Class of 1873 with much credit.and since her graduation has taught in Peoria Co. and this County; and I am informed she gives excellent satisfaction to her Pupils and their Parents. All that I have heard of her since her graduation has been most honorable to her both as a lady and a musician." The Young Ladies' Athenaeum was founded in 1864 and was later incorporated into Illinois College in Jacksonville. Light handling wear. "Please return to Nellie Stevenson" written in pencil on verso. A unique and personal piece of early Female Education history. unknown books
réf. 17119Women Education Scrapbook from woman student at Connecticut Agricultural College 1919-1923. Filled with 215 handwritten notes and signatures from classmates; 119 pieces of ephemera including mailed letters greeting cards ticket stubs and newspaper clippings; and 88 original silver gelatin print photographs of various sizes from 1 x 1 inch to 3 x 5 inches. 62 pages. Original blue boards. 12.5 x 17 inches. University seal printed in center of front cover. Front cover personalized with original owner's name printed in bottom right corner "Marion V. Toole '23". Filled with images and ephemera from the Conn. Ag. College campus now the University of Connecticut located in Storrs CT. Filled with photographs of friends and classmates around campus and at the dormitories. Photographs of Whitney Hall dormitory and residents labelled "Whitney Hall tribe" Koons Hall and nearby bodies of water. Other campus activities are also photographed such as sledding a co-ed Basketball team swimming and a tug-of-war tradition-the "Freshman-Sophomore Rope Pull." Photographs of young men practicing military drills in a field; in the early days after WWI military preparedness remained an issue of national concern. Other photos of local travel to Springfield MA; Sachem's Head on the Connecticut Coast; Kingston Rhode Island; and the "Eastern State Exposition." Also have photos of doctors at New Haven Hospital-perhaps a photo of a friend or former classmate. 215 signatures notes and autographs from friends and classmates. Most contain a short line or two on shared memories friendship or future plans. "You're all right Marion and I wont' forget it in a hurry." Many of the notes are from dormitory friends and include inside references to rules regarding their communal living: "Here's to my roomie who goes to dinner and supper late. I wonder why I'll never tell". "Oh girls! Put on the lights. There's something on my bed. 1AM." "Lights out at 10:15 PM and breakfast at 6:45 AM." The dormitory was evidently a strict place with many rules as there is even a typed note included addressed to residents of a women's dormitory regarding tidiness: "The girls rooms must be kept neat and tidy if the condition of the rooms does not improve daily inspection will be necessary." Unique and diverse ephemera from all aspects of a college student's academic life and extracurricular activities. Report card with coursework in Military Sc. & Drill English Zoology Home Ec. and Phys. Ed. Many items from clubs or extracurricular groups in which Marion Toole participated: Green felt clover for 4-H; metal pin from the Boys and Girls Club; 1920 Membership Card for American Red Cross Third Red Cross Roll Call; Shakespeare Club. Numerous ticket stubs and receipts. Cutting with panoramic view of the historic campus in the 1920s; Valentine's and Christmas Cards; programs; and sentimental items such as a ribbon from a special box of chocolates. Includes schedules and newspaper clippings regarding football games against Boston University U Mass Holy Cross and Rhode Island. UConn was founded in 1881 as the Storrs Agricultural School; women began attending classes just 10 years later in 1891 and were officially admitted in 1893. In 1899 the name changed to Connecticut Agricultural College; and in 1939 the college became the University of Connecticut. A few pages with tears or small losses at edges. In very good condition. unknown books
réf. 17150Handwritten Nursing notebook from student in Jennie Edmundson Memorial Hospital in Council Bluffs IA. Entries dates from 1917-1919. The Binder consist of 218 handwritten pages by nursing student Tamar "Betty" Andersen. This handwritten nursing school notebook includes anatomical drawings and detailed information on "the practice of hygiene important in care of patient.how to prevent infection. amount of food needed by individual patient" based on diagnosis. Original black and red cloth boards. 2-ring binder. 10 x 9 in. Some pages loose or removed from binder. Comes with 2 anatomical studies of a human with numerous labeled body parts such a femoral artery anterior tibial temporal lobe dorsal plexus auxiliary vein etc. Three loose sheets with notes on obstetrics and medicine from Jennie Edmundson Memorial Hospital in Council Bluffs IA. Filled with handwritten entries on numerous medical and scientific topic including: Hygiene Chemistry Air Quality and Water Cleanliness Wounds Dietetics Post-Operative Care Childbirth Muscular Spinal Disease Diseases of Children and Diseases of the Joints among others. Most entries include the name of the Physician leading the course along with the lecture date. In addition to notes there is also 1 quiz on Bacteriology and 1 graded exam. Two handwritten tables: 1 organizes different parts of body including Dorsal cavity ventral cavity thoracic cavity buscal cavity nasal cavity and pelvic cavity; second table organizes different body areas and the body secretions and enzymes active in those areas. Quiz on Bacteriology: "Bacteria are the smallest living forms of plant life. The three important groups of Bacteria are the cocci bacilli spirilli.Pathogenic is disease producing bacteria.The bacteria that cause pneumonia are the pneumococcus pneunommia-diplococcus and sometime streptococcus.Antitoxins are little anti-bodies in bacteria or in the blood which try to over power the toxins and does overpower them." Definitions for various types of specific wounds and important symptoms: "pain hemorrhage swelling discoloration." Post Operative Care section deals with how to treat ailments such as hemorrhages and other common post-surgery complications. "Post-operative care.Acute dilation of stomach may follow any operation regardless of what kind. A.D. of stomach is filling of stomach with gas 4 or 5 times its normal size.Patient should have no water. Nothing by mouth." On "Common Shock": "Certain number of cases is nothing more than a hemorrhage. Sometimes due to rapid operation or lying on large artery." Regarding Hemorrhages "Treatment. Morphine. This shock is greater in goitre cases. One of the treatment of hemorrhage or cerebral disturbances or bleeding is prostosysis by fisher sol. or normal salts." Notes on diabetes: "Symptoms of Diabetes. 1. Excessive thirst. 2. Abnormally large appetite. 3. Craving for sweets & starches. 4. Los of weight. 5. Sugar found in urine." Notes on Kidney disease: "Nephritis - disease of kidneys.Diet more valuable than medicine in nephritis. Relieve chronic nephritis and cure acute. Heavy nitrogenous food restricted. " Eye anatomy and health: "Central artery - furnishes blood supply to retina lids and body ridge for protection." Tuberculosis: "will follow whooping cough or measles.Temp. irregular lack of appetite headache pupils dilated persistent diarrhea.Treatment is Rest sunshine plenty of fresh air and good feeding. Absolute rest while carrying temp. most tubercular patients are nervous." On Childbirth: "Baby drops. Pain all but stops. Baby's head presses down sometimes 2 weeks or a month ahead. It obliterates cervix. About every 15 min. there is a uterus contraction." On skull fractures: "Unconsciousness following a fracture of a skull may not appear for 2 or 3 days after the fracture.Hemorrhage pressure & bone. Pressure may cause paralysis of a foot or leg on opposite side." Disease of the joints: "Any joint inflammation is arthritis.heat applied to these diseases is of great benefit. Massage is beneficial." Long final section deals with the history and benefits of massage therapy on various body parts and detailed instruction for massaging specific body parts including: liver intestines and breasts for lactation treatment: "Massage is the manual treatment of disease.the Greeks & Hindu used it". Extensive notes on patients' diet food hygiene and nutritional quality of fats and animal proteins. "Dietetics is science which teaches the correct feeding of any individual in health and disease." "Fundamental Rules. 1. Nurse should known food harmful in certain disease condition. Do not depend on appetite of patient as guide for food." Study guide for Nutrition Health quiz with practice questions: "Uses of mineral salts in body.Name a condition of disease due to lack of mineral salts.Could body subsist on concentrated food alone Tell why." Dietary notes for those afflicted with Anemia Tuberculosis Liver Disturbance and Rheumation. "Diet in Disease of Stomach and Intestines.Diet rules. Food well masticated patient eat slowly. Regular hours for meals. Avoid extreme of hot or cold. Rest after meals if possible. Fluids after meals not with it; avoid constipation." Medicinal properties of different kinds of water including mineral water: "Mineral water should not be used for general use unless ordered by doctor. Strong alkali water irritates digestive tract." Also notes of the effects of coffee and tea: "Coffee-stimulating property-caffeine.effects of coffee. Acts on muscular and nervous system. Relieves fatigue. Mild laxative. Stimulates gastric digestion. Used in excess causes extreme nervousness." This period was a time of great demand for trained medical nurses as World War I was raging in Europe. Between 1917 and 1919 over 22000 professionally-trained female nurses were recruited by the American Red Cross to serve in the U.S. Army. While this notebook comes from a student at the time who does not appear to have served in W.W.I she was surely motivated by the patriotic urge to educate and train herself in case she needed to join the war effort. First pages detached or partially detached. In good condition. unknown books
réf. 15684Children's Welfare New York City Scrapbook of "The Little Mothers' Aid Society" to assist poor girls burdened with domestic labor in New York City tenements. Filled with 103 pieces of ephemera including handbills pamphlets newspaper clippings event tickets and annual reports from 1890-1898. Textured cloth boards. 16 x 12 in. Decorative floral design color illustration of young girl and typed label "Clippings 1890 to 1898" on front cover. 60 pages last 11 are blank. The Little Mother's Aid Society was created to help young girls who were primary caregivers to younger siblings. From one 1896 pamphlet: "Who are the Little Mothers" "The little girls who can have no share in the vacations provided by the Fresh Air Fund being constantly occupied with the care of their homes and the younger children while their mothers are at work. Heavily burdened and cheerless their lives know little of childhood's joys or the benefits of education. For the past five years the Little Mothers Aid Association has thrown some brightness into these grey lives by summer day outings and winter entertainments. Nearly eight thousand children have been taken from the crowded dingy tenements and given a day's happiness in the daisies fields and apple-laden orchards of Pelham Park." According to the organization's mission its members aim "to lighten the unusual and unrequited labors of these children and to promote the home comfort of their families." As part of the program adult "Chaperones" arranged "care of the babies and the homes by day" during outings as well as "suitable clothing" playtime in parks and twice weekly meals and baths for the girls. Little Mothers' Motto: "To do all the good I can To all the people I can In every way I can." The group mentions both recreational and education goals in their list of Methods: "Giving Summer Outing with abundant food a salt-water bath care-free play gifts of fruit and flowers to take home. Entertainments at Thanksgiving Christmas and Easter and Reunion for story-telling and song. The circulation of books and leaflets written for them: 'How to Keep Well' 'How to Behave' and 'Rules for the Care of Baby.'" Includes fundraiser and event information as musical performances to support the organization's work. Front cover is detached. Interior in very good condition. unknown books
réf. 17015Women's Education Handwritten daily diary of a young female student in North Carolina 1867. Small pocket diary embossed gold on cover 1867 with daily entry spaces. 4 x 2.5 in. A memorabilia recording many aspects of the first major movement of women's education in the United States brings depth to a movement that was groundbreaking in its time but today is largely at risk of disappearing from the historical record. Original cover. "Diary 1867" gilt on front flap. Consistent daily entries beginning in the 2nd week of January. Possible ownership signature of Sally Van Eaton Jonesville N.C. though this may be a friend as the diary also mentions a "Miss Sally". 352 of the 365 dates are filled usually to the last line. She attends school likely a two-room schoolhouse mentions one female and one male teacher. She must sew and knit to prepare for the new term as well as for her father and children of relatives. As a result her eyes are often too strained to study. Constant rain and muddy roads make the trek to school difficult. Some selections from the 352 Handwritten entries include: Sun Jan 13 "French Algebre Philosophy Arithmetic Grammar and Dictionary. January 1867. Spring Session. Fri Jan 18 "I have been helping Cousin Ann and Cous Mary fix the children's cloth. They are so busy fixing to go to school I am afraid they will not get riding to start Monday." Wed Jan 23 "I have made a pair of draws to-day. School will commence Monday the 28th 1867. Miss Mag Tucker and Mr. C. Hacket are the teachers. Mon Jan 28 "School commenced today. We had only five scholars "a bad beginning makes a good ending." I did not say but one lesson my eyes were so sore. Recited in Dictionary." Tue Jan 29 "My eyes are better today. Missed but one word in D. today no more scholars yet the weather is so bad Miss Mag and I went up to Mr. Claywell's this evening after school. "Wed Jan 30 "One more scholar today. Sister and Miss Mag have gone to talk the male has come but no letters." Fri Feb 1 "School is out and Miss Mag and Brid have gone over the river this evening rode horseback." Mon Feb 4 "It has been raining all day and I never saw Jonesville so muddy in my life.I have been studying tonight but don't know my lessons." Mon Feb 11 "Monday night and I have studied until I am sleepy. Annie is asleep and Carrie is reading and nobody to talk to. Tues Feb 12 "I think I know all of my lessons tonight and I have set down to write to cousin Mollie." Thur Feb 21 "Cousin Millie Guyse is here tonight came late this evening. I have been studying very hard tonight and I think know my geography for tomorrow evening." Mon Feb 25 "Monday morning and we have got two new scholars." Fri May 17 "I must write some on my composition tonight for the end of the school it will soon be out." Tues May 28 "It has been raining very hard this evening. The thunder scared us all very badly in the school room. Mrs. Jordan is here. I have been very busy writing tonight" Thurs Aug 8 "Mrs. Harris called a few minutes to see us. She use to go to school here." Mon Aug 12 "Miss Sallie D. commenced school. Had five scholars." Wed Aug 14 "It rained this evening awhile. I have to go down to the chapel and recite my Algebra by myself to cousin Charlie." Mon Aug 26 "Eliza Hampton came to school today. Miss Sallie hasn't got but 10 ten scholars." Mon Oct 28 "It has been raining all day. Miss Sallie didn't have school. I finished my purple calico." There is a lot more since these are just a few of the 352 Handwritten entries. Small small hole in bottom left corner of front cover and first few pages. Still in very good condition. unknown books
réf. 17012Women College Handwritten Album Autograph album from the first women's college in Virginia .A memorabilia recording many aspects of the first major movement of women's education in the United States brings depth to a movement that was groundbreaking in its time but today is largely at risk of disappearing from the historical record. 55 handwritten inscriptions from women students at Hollins Institute Hollins VA dated from 1884-1886. Original brown leather cover. 7.5 x 4.75 in. "Autographs" in gilt on front cover. 34 pages of handwriting. Original owner of memory book was Josephine Engelke from Brenham TX. Signatures of students of the all-women's Hollins Institute which later became Hollins College. Memory albums held autographs sentiments and reminiscences of friends and schoolmates similar to yearbooks today. All entries concern Hollins Institute which was the first women's college in Virginia. Many of them are made out to "Josephine." Lillie Strouse has written "Remember your roommate." another girl Lelia L has written "Never forget Hollins' Charming board which was composed of nine of Hollins nicest girls." One of the entries written by Emma Ina Johnson reads "Never forget the. grand time Mr. Cocke had getting us straight." Charles Lewis Cocke is properly known as the founder of Hollins. Hinges loose. Slight vertical warping to covers. Very good condition. unknown books
réf. 17016Girls' Education Handwritten Memory album with 18 handwritten entries from friends and classmates of Female Student in Bear Lake MI. 1888-1892. A memorabilia recording many aspects of the first major movement of women's education in the United States brings depth to a movement that was groundbreaking in its time but today is largely at risk of disappearing from the historical record. Decorative cover with color portrait of a girl holding a letter and gilt title "Autographs." 5 x 8 inches. 80 pages. Original 6 x 4" black and white photograph portrait of original album owner pasted to inside front cover. "Edith LaRue" handwritten in blue ink along bottom edge. Color illustrations pasted in throughout. Loose portrait photo of a young man. Memory albums held autographs sentiments and reminiscences of friends and schoolmates similar to yearbooks today. Young women particularly those finishing their time at a female academy and preparing to leave their school friends tended to be the ones to create friendship albums. As is typical of the time most of the entries are non-personal pieces of poetry often with the recipient's name filled in several spots to "personalize" the entry. "Your album is a garden spot Where all your friends may sow. So I will plant for get me not And see if it will grow." Entries include several from "Your schoolmate and friend" or the like. Several decorative cutouts pasted in throughout the album of hands books letters birds bouquets and the American flag. Only last few pages are attached to binding. Dampstaining to top right corner of pages towards middle to the back. In good to very good condition. unknown books
