Guide to the Autograph Collection, 1826-1950 Descriptive Summary

Title : Autograph Collection Creator: University of South Florida Dates : 1826-1950 ID Number : A60 Size: 5 boxes Abstract: The Autograph Collection is a series of materials acquired and curated by the University of South Florida library, including correspondence, photographs, and assorted signatures.The second series in this collection consists of 49 personal autograph books from the United States, with two books written in the German language. Language(s): English German

Repository: Special Collections University of South Florida Libraries 4202 East Fowler Ave., LIB122 Tampa, Florida 33620 Phone: 813-974-2731 - Fax: 813-396-9006 Contact Special Collections Administrative Summary

Provenance: University of South Florida Use Conditions: None. The contents of this collection may be subject to copyright. Visit the United States Copyright Office's website at http://www.copyright.gov/for more information. Preferred Citation: Autograph Collection, Special Collections, University of South Florida Tampa Library. Biographical Note Autograph albums emerged from a mostly Dutch and German tradition during the 16th century. These books were exchanged amongst friends and acquaintances in order to collect signatures, personal messages, keepsakes, verses, and illustrations. European immigrants transmitted these books to America, wherein these albums experienced a height of popularity during the 19th century. Scope Note This collections consists of two series. Series one includes signed correspondence, signed photographs and programs, and miscellaneous autographs. Signatures are from notable politicians, performers, businessmen, and distinguished members of the armed forces. These item range from 1826-1950. Series two consists of autograph albums from the United States, 1835-1928. Known publishers of these albums include Leavitt & Allen, New York and J. C. Riker, New York. Arrangement Note: The autograph albums are arranged alphabetically by last name. Arrangement The autograph albums are arranged alphabetically by last name. Subject Headings

Personal Names: Bacheller, Irving, 1859-1950 Bloxham, William Dunnington, 1835-1911 Caldicott, Helen Clemenceau, Georges, 1841-1929. Flagler, Henry Morrison, 1830-1913 Fleming, Francis P. (Francis Philip), 1841-1908 Freeman, Douglas Southall, 1886-1953 Joffre, Joseph Jacques Césaire, 1852-1931 Moseley, William Dunn, 1795-1863 Pepper, Claude, 1900-1989 Rand, Sally, 1904-1979 Reid, Robert Raymond, 1789-1841 Rickenbacker, Eddie, 1890-1973 Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919. Subject Terms: Autograph albums Autograph verse Celebrities -- Photographs Correspondence. Photography Genre/Form Terms: Autographs

COLLECTION CONTENTS

Series 1 : Signed Documents and Photographs

BOX 1

FOLDER 1 FOLDER 1 ITEM : Autograph Card--G. Clemenceau Scope/Content: 3x5 card with cardboard mat. G. Clemenceau is Georges Clemenceau, who was the 72nd Prime Minister of France. He served from 10/26/06 to 7/24/09. The card shows an address of "15, rue Montaigne." It also shows a greeting in French. FOLDER 1 ITEM : Autograph Picture--J. Joffre Scope/Content: Picture 4.5 x 7.5 and round initials seal with cardboard mat. J. Joffre is Joseph Jacques Cesaire Joffre, who was Marshall of France during WWI. The photograph is autographed to Dr. Marcus Benjamin and dated 11/26/1920. Dr. Benjamin was an editor and chemist. He lived from 1857 to 1932.

FOLDER 2 FOLDER 2 ITEM : Signed Letter--D. S. Freeman Scope/Content: D. S. Freeman is Douglas Southall Freeman, famed biographer, who wrote the Lee's Lieutenants: A Study in Command and George Washington, a biography. The letter is dated December 29, 1945 and was addressed to Leland M. Hawes, Thonotosassa, Florida. The letterhead is "The Richmond News Leader" with the listing of "Office of the Editor." The imprinted envelope is with the letter.

FOLDER 3 FOLDER 3 ITEM : Signed Card--Irving Bacheller, 1919 Scope/Content: Irving Bacheller signed and inscribed a 3 ½ x 5 card. "gladly complies with the request of Miss Jane Fullerton" of Riverside, Conn. on 9/11/19. Bacheller wrote The Master of Silence and A Boy for the Ages. There is a "Certificate of Authenticity" from the History Store, dated 9/14/2000.

FOLDER 4 FOLDER 4 ITEM : Autograph--Helen Caldicott Scope/Content: Autograph is on ripped plain paper, no other words. Helen Caldicott was born in Sydney, Australia and is a nuclear and environmental activist.

FOLDER 5 FOLDER 5 ITEM : Autograph Picture--Sally Rand Scope/Content: Picture is 6.5 x 4 , b&w. Real name is Harriet Helen Gould Beck. She acted on stage and in silent movies. She is best known as a fan dancer and for creating the bubble dance. The picture is full length with Rand wrapped in a boa. On the back of the photograph is printing which indicates that the picture was originally in a program when she appeared in Tampa. FOLDER 5 ITEM : Signed Memo--H. M. Flagler, 1896 Scope/Content: H. M. Flagler is Henry Morrison Flagler. He was a tycoon and businessman. He is claimed to be responsible for developing the east coast of Florida and Miami. The memorandum is dated 10/17/1896 and has in blue ink printed on the top right, his initials and address of 26 Broadway, New York. It is addressed to C. Buckman, Esq. and informs him [Buckman] that Flagler does not care to consider some property for purchase. He was a real estate executive, civil servant, merchant, and community leader in Jacksonville. His papers, when he was in real estate, are in the Special Collections department at the University of North Florida.

FOLDER 6 FOLDER 6 ITEM : Autograph--Harrison Reed Scope/Content: Harrison Reed was the 9th Governor of Florida. He served from 7/4/1868 -- 1/7/1873. The autograph is a cutout from a letter or document. Also in the sleeve is a handwritten poem. The poem is "The Three Kings" by Henry W. Longfellow. The handwriting on the paper does not match a copy of Longfellow's found on the internet (2007). In pencil, upper right corner are the words "autograph Harrison Reed." The writing on the poem does not match the autograph of Reed. FOLDER 6 ITEM : Photograph--Harrison Reed Scope/Content: 6 ½ x 4 inch, with backing. FOLDER 6 ITEM : Letter--Albert W. Gilchrist, 7/18/1910 Scope/Content: Albert Waller Gilchrist was the 20th Governor of Florida. He served from 1/5/1909 to 1/7/1913. The letter is dated 7/18/1910 and is on letterhead of the Executive Chamber. The official seal of the State of Florida is on the letterhead and is an early version of the current seal. The letter is to A. M Taylor of St. Augustine appointing him as a delegate to the third National Good Roads Congress in Niagara Fall, N.Y. The letter also serves as Mr. Taylor's credential to the Congress. An "Arthur Jackson" is referenced for contact on additional information. FOLDER 6 ITEM : Letter--W. D. Bloxham, 1/9/1902 Scope/Content: William Dunnington Bloxham was the 13th and 17th Governor of Florida. His terms were 1/4/1881 to 1/6/1885 and 1/5/1897 to 1/8/1891. The letter is dated 1/9/1902 and was sent from Tallahassee, Florida. It is addressed to a Reverend A. W. Shields of Jacksonville. Mr. Bloxham is submitting a $5.00 check to pay the annual dues to the Florida Historical Society. Mr. Bloxham references George W. Wilson as the Secretary of the Florida Historical Society. FOLDER 6 ITEM : Letter--Cary A. Hardee, 10/11/1921 Scope/Content: Cary Augusta Hardee was the 23rd Governor of Florida. The letter was written 10/11/1921 when he was governor and is addressed to Dr. Lincoln Hulley, President of Stetson University. Dr. Hulley was the 2nd President of Stetson University. Mr. Hardee was writing a letter for John B. Stetson, Jr., who was the son of the founder of Stetson University. Mr. Stetson, at that time, was representing the Florida Historical Society. FOLDER 6 ITEM : Letter--Claude Pepper, 3/28/1942 Scope/Content: Claude Pepper was a politician, affiliated with the Democratic Party. The letter was written on 3/28/1942 when Pepper was a senator from Florida and a member of the Committee on Foreign Relations. The letter is addressed to L. Seth Schnitman of Sanford, Florida. Pepper is responding to a request for information and there was an enclosure. There are 2 envelopes with the letter. Both are from Claude Pepper as he signed his name over the stamp area, indicating that postage was free and the return address is the US Senate. One is a window envelope and it is stamped "returned to sender, 1942" with no checked reason. The other envelope is addressed to A. D. Zachary, Jr. of Sanford, Florida. FOLDER 6 ITEM : Letter--R. R. Reid, 5/30/1826 Scope/Content: R. R. Reid is Robert Raymond Reid. He was the 4th territorial governor of Florida, serving from 12/2/1839 until his death on 7/1/1841. This letter was written on May 30, 1826 and was directed to John C. Calhoun, Secretary of War. At the time of the letter, Mr. Reid was a city judge for Augusta, Georgia. In the letter, also signed by a "Y. Walker", the pair is recommending that John White, a citizen of Augusta, be considered for acceptance into the US Military Academy at West Point.

FOLDER 7 FOLDER 7 ITEM : Letter--G. W. Jermain(e), 11/22/1831 Scope/Content: The letter is from G. W. Jermain(e), Albany, N. Y., and addressed to M. F. Palmer, Esq., of White Creek, N. Y. It is dated 11/22/1831. The letter discusses the purchase of furniture and gives intent to purchase using C. Rice as the buyer. [No information located about said parties.] On the bottom of the letter is a notation that Henry Clay was elected as the Senator from Kentucky. Henry Clay was an American statesman and orator who was the 9th US Secretary of State and 3 times US Speaker of the House of Representatives. FOLDER 7 ITEM : Autograph--Nelson Eddy, 3/22/1950 Scope/Content: Nelson Eddy was an American singer (baritone). His signature is on a program of the The Tampa Symphony Society. The concert was on March 22, 1950 in the Municipal Auditorium. Eddy was accompanied by Theodore Paxson, pianist. FOLDER 7 ITEM : Letter--William Dunn Mosely, 12/3/1865 Scope/Content: William Dunn Mosely was the 1st Governor of Florida. He served from 6/26/1845 to 10/1/1849. The letter is from William Dunn Mosely and addressed to Senate and House of Representatives of Florida. The letter is dated 12/3/1865 and Mr. Mosely is addressing a grievance on behalf of the fisheries on the coast of Florida. He agrees with the fisheries and has attached correspondence to support his stance. FOLDER 7 ITEM : Letter--John Branch, 8/23/1830 Scope/Content: John Branch was the 6th and last Territorial Governor of Florida serving from 8/11/1844 to 6/25/1845. The letter is dated 8/23/1830 and was written by him when he was US Secretary of the Navy, serving in that position from 3/9/1829 to 5/12/1831. He was one of the cabinet members who resigned from the Petticoat Affair. The letter is addressed to Dr. William P. C. Barton, Philadelphia, who was serving on board the US Ship "Brandywine." In the letter, Mr. Branch is releaving Barton of his duties and placing him in readiness until another frigate is ready for sail. Dr. Barton later became the First Chief of the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery. FOLDER 7 ITEM : Letter--David Shelby Walker, 3/4/1867 Scope/Content: David Shelby Walker was the 8th Governor of Florida, serving from 12/20/1865 to 7/9/1868. The letter is a cut piece of paper and on it is written "The constitution and the Union let them coexist forever." It is signed and the dated 3/4/1867. FOLDER 7 ITEM : Promissory Note, 3/1788 Scope/Content: This Note is dated March after 1788 Wallingford (CT). The amount of the Note is six pounds, three shillings, and five pence. The indebted signature has been cut from the paper. The owner of the Note is Caleb Atwater and the witnesses are Lucy Atwater and Joshua Atwater. A Joshua Atwater from that area was born 5/13/1753 and died in Homer, N. Y. on 7/31/1814. There are some words on the reverse which appear to be the items covering the debt. FOLDER 7 ITEM : Letter--J. A. Campbell, 7/17/1905 Scope/Content: The notation is directed to C. Buckman, Esq., Jacksonville. It was sent from Chicago and is dated 7/17/05. The note is in response to a prior letter. C. Buckman is Courtland Buckman (12/8/1862 to 10/1/1905). He was a real estate executive, civil servant, merchant, and community leader in Jacksonville. His papers, when he was in real estate, are in the Special Collections department at the University of North Florida. FOLDER 7 ITEM : Letter--Francis Philip Fleming, 1/12/1892 Scope/Content: Francis Philip Fleming was the 15th Governor of Florida, serving from 1/8/1889 to 1/3/1893. The letter is a 4-page response to Dr. R. P. David of Jacksonville, Fl. and was written on 1/12/1892. Dr. David was member of the Florida State Board of Health and had tendered his resignation in a prior letter. Fleming responded in this letter that his resignation at the time would not be accepted until a suitable replacement was found. Fleming went on to thank and praise him for his service. FOLDER 7 ITEM : Signed Photograph--Theodore Roosevelt, 9/1898 Scope/Content: Photograph is 6 ¼ x 4, cardboard mat. Theodore Roosevelt was the 26th President of the United States, serving from 9/4/2001 -- 3/4/1909. This photograph was taken in September 1898 as it is signed and dated by Roosevelt. The date is "Sept ‘98". Roosevelt would have just returned from Cuba in the Spanish American War. He arrived on 8/14/1898 and spent six weeks in quarantine at Camp Wikoff, Montauk, Long Island, N. Y. On 9/27/1898, Roosevelt was nominated by the Republican Party for the Governor of the State of New York.

FOLDER 7 ITEM : Signed Portrait--Capt. Eddie Rickenbacker, 1919 Scope/Content: Black and white portrait with signature. 15 x 10 cm. Copyrighted by N. Lazarnick, 1919. Edward Vernon Rickenbacker served in the United States Army Air Force during World War I, during which he was promoted to the rank of Captain. Rickenbacker was awarded a Medal of Honor and was a decorated fighter ace.

FOLDER 8 FOLDER 8 ITEM : Doyle, Arthur Conan - signed portrait, 1930 Scope/Content: From Vol. I of The Crowborough Edition of the Works of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Limited to 760 sets. FOLDER 8 ITEM : Howells, William Dean - cut signature, 8/21/1886 FOLDER 8 ITEM : Shearman, Thomas Gaskell - signature, photograph FOLDER 8 ITEM : Truman, President Harry - signed photograph Scope/Content: Dedicated to Joseph B. Hendricks.

Series 2 : Autograph Albums

BOX 2

FOLDER 1 FOLDER 1 ITEM : Andrews, L., 1860 Scope/Content: Exterior: Black cover with gold embossment and color illustrations of flowers; gold leaf on edge of pages. Interior: Assorted dedications; black and white illustrations by publisher. Leavitt & Allen, New York. FOLDER 1 ITEM : Annie--The Photo Autograph Album, 1880-1882 Scope/Content: Exterior: Black leather with gold embossment; gold leaf on edge of pages; landscape orientation. Interior: Assorted dedications.

FOLDER 2 FOLDER 2 ITEM : Beck, Margaret, 1854-1861 Scope/Content: Exterior: Red leather with gold embossment; gold leaf on edge of pages. Interior: Assorted dedications; verse; color illustrations; black and white illustrations by pubisher. J. C. Riker, New York. FOLDER 2 ITEM : Bell, Lille--Poets Album, 1885-1907 Scope/Content: Exterior: Brown textured leather with gold embossment; gold leaf on edge of pages; landscape orientation. Interior: Color paintings; assorted dedications; black and white illustrations by publisher. Geman and English language.

FOLDER 3 FOLDER 3 ITEM : Chapman, Eliza, 1860 Scope/Content: Exterior: Red leather with gold embossment; imprinted lyre on front and back covers. Interior: birth, death, and marriage records; assorted dedications; black and white illustrations by publisher. Several pages missing from beginning of book. FOLDER 3 ITEM : Cilley, Jessie, 1887-1889 Scope/Content: Exterior: Red leather cover with gold embossment; raised design of woman in a bonnet on front cover.; landscape orientation. Interior: Assorted dedications; color illustration inserts of figures, flora, and fauna.

FOLDER 4 FOLDER 4 ITEM : Clemons, Hattie--The Pet Album, 1861-1867 Scope/Content: Exterior: Red leather with gold embossment. Interior: Assorted dedications; black and white illustrations by publisher. Leavitt & Allen, New York. FOLDER 4 ITEM : Dame, George D., 1883-188 Scope/Content: Exterior: Green cloth cover; raised color design of birds, flowers, and ship; landscape orientation. Interior: Assorted dedications; color illustrations. Rochester, New Hampshire FOLDER 4 ITEM : Doolan, Alice B.--Paragon Autograph Album, 1882-1899 Scope/Content: Exterior: Red leather with black and silver embossment; gold leaf on edge of pages; landscape orientation. Interior: Assorted dedications; color illustration inserts.

FOLDER 5 FOLDER 5 ITEM : Downing, Bessie, 1896-1901 Scope/Content: Exterior: Off-white leather cover with multicolored embossed flowers; landscape orientation. Interior: Assorted dedications. FOLDER 5 ITEM : Downing, Elise I., 1897-1902 Scope/Content: Exterior: Off-white cover with multicolored embossed flowers; landscape orientation. Interior: Assorted dedications. FOLDER 5 ITEM : Downing, Frank, 1901 Scope/Content: Exterior: Off-white leather cover with gold embossment; color portrait of noblewoman on front cover; landscape orientation. Interior: Assorted dedications.

FOLDER 6 FOLDER 6 ITEM : Farris, Mary, 1839-1840 Scope/Content: Exterior: Variegated cloth cover with brown spine; gold leaf on edge of pages. Interior: Assorted dedications. FOLDER 6 ITEM : Grant, Laura Adelia, 1839-1860 Scope/Content: Exterior: Red leather cover with gold embossment, gold leaf on edge of pages. Interior: Assorted dedications; black and white illustrations by publisher; verse. J. C. Riker, New York, 1835.

BOX 3

FOLDER 1 FOLDER 1 ITEM : Harvey, Eliza--Paragon Autograph Album, 1881-1883 Scope/Content: Exterior: Brown cloth cover with gold and silver embossment; gold leaf on edge of pages; landscape orientation. Interior: Assorted dedications; color illustration inserts. FOLDER 1 ITEM : Hatch, Hyatt, 1879-1884 Scope/Content: Exterior: Pink cover with gold embossment; landscape orientation. Interior: Various color illustrated inserts (figures, flora and fauna). FOLDER 1 ITEM : Hawkes, Hettie, 1855-1856 Scope/Content: Exterior: Black leather with gold embossment; gold leaf on edge of pages. Interior: Assorted dedications.

FOLDER 2 FOLDER 2 ITEM : Henry, 1881- Scope/Content: Exterior: Green cloth cover with gold and black embossment; gold leaf on edge of pages; landscape orientation. Interior: Assorted dedications; color illustration inserts. FOLDER 2 ITEM : Hobbs, Annie E., 1871-1872 Scope/Content: Exterior: Burgundy leather album with gold embossment, gold leaf on edge of pages; lanscape orientation. Interior: Assorted dedications. FOLDER 2 ITEM : Howland, R. A., 1875-1885 Scope/Content: Exterior: Red leather with gold embossment; gold leaf on edge of pages; landscape orientation. Interior: Assorted dedications.

FOLDER 3 FOLDER 3 ITEM : Johnnie--Floral Autograph Album, 1883-1893 Scope/Content: Exterior: Red paper album with gold embossment; landscape orientation. Interior: Assorted dedications; color stamps. FOLDER 3 ITEM : Jones, Marion--The Tender Thought, 1862-1928 Scope/Content: Exterior: Black leather with gold embossment; gold leaf on edge of pages. Interior: Assorted dedications; black and white illustrations by publisher; color greeting card inserted. Leavitt & Allen, New York.

FOLDER 4 FOLDER 4 ITEM : Kingsbury, Ella--Golden Floral Album, 1880-1885 Scope/Content: Exterior: Brown cloth album with gold and black embossment; gold leaf on edge of pages; landscape orientation. Interior: Assorted dedications; color illustrations. FOLDER 4 ITEM : Landscape Album, 1860 Scope/Content: Exterior: Brown variegated cover with gold embossment; gold leaf on edge of pages; Interior: Assorted dedications; black and white illustrations by publisher. The Landscape Album, Leavitt & Allen, New York.

FOLDER 5 FOLDER 5 ITEM : Lillian (?), 1878-1887 Scope/Content: Exterior: Burgundy leather with gold embossments; inscription of "Autographs"; gold leaf on edge of pages; landscape orientation. Interior: Assorted dedications. FOLDER 5 ITEM : Lizzie (?), 1852-1857 Scope/Content: Exterior: Black leather cover with gold embossment; gold leaf on edge of pages. Interior: Assorted dedications; color illustrations. J.C. Riker, New York. FOLDER 5 ITEM : Loie/Love (?), 1888-1900 Scope/Content: Exterior: Brown cloth cover with portrait of a girl; landscape orientation. Interior: Assorted dedications; color illustrations. FOLDER 6 FOLDER 6 ITEM : Lord, Ellen A., 1859-1869 Scope/Content: Exterior: Burgundy leather with gold embossment; gold leaf on edge of pages. Interior: Assorted dedications; black and white illustrations by publisher. Leavitt & Allen, New York. FOLDER 6 ITEM : Lucas, Emma, 1867-1882 Scope/Content: Exterior: Brown leather cover with gold embossment; gold leaf on edge of papers; landscape orientation. Interior: Assorted dedications.

FOLDER 7 FOLDER 7 ITEM : Mary (?), 1875-1887 Scope/Content: Exterior: Green textured leather with gold embossment; gold leaf on edge of pages; landscape orientation. Interior: Assorted dedications; color illustration inserts FOLDER 7 ITEM : Minnie (?), 1892- Scope/Content: Exterior: Brown leather cover with gold embossment; portrait of a girl on cover; lanscape orientation. Interior: Assorted dedications.

BOX 4

FOLDER 1 FOLDER 1 ITEM : Norman, Mattie E.--Floral Album, 1887-1890 Scope/Content: Exterior: Red leather with gold embossment; color portrait of girl on front cover; gold leaf on edge of pages; landscape orientation. Interior: Assorted dedications; color illustrations. Armstrong & Co., Boston. FOLDER 1 ITEM : Osborn, Carrie S.--The Sunbeam Album, 1869-1885 Scope/Content: Exterior: Dark green leather cover with gold embossment; gold leaf on edge of pages. Interior: Assorted dedications; black and white illustrations by publisher. Leavitt & Allen, New York.

FOLDER 2 FOLDER 2 ITEM : Palmer, Hannah M., 1842-1845 Scope/Content: Exterior: Brown leather cover with gold embossment; gold leaf on edge of pages. Interior: Assorted dedications; black and white illustrations by publisher. FOLDER 2 ITEM : Parker, Carrie A., 1877-1879 Scope/Content: Exterior: Red leather cover with gold embossment; cascading flowers and leaves on covers. Interior: Assorted dedications; black and white illustrations by publisher.

FOLDER 3 FOLDER 3 ITEM : Perkins, Florence, 1895-1897 Scope/Content: Exterior: Tan leather cover with color sunflowers. Interior: Assorted dedications. FOLDER 3 ITEM : Parker, Sophia--Sacred Album, 1853-1884 Scope/Content: Exterior: Red leather with gold embossment; gold leaf on edge of papers. Interior: Assorted dedications; black and white illustrations by publisher. J. C. Riker, New York. Sold by Charles H. Kingsford, New Bedford.

FOLDER 4 FOLDER 4 ITEM : Prescott, Lizzie L.--Paragon Autograph Album, 1879-1880 Scope/Content: Exterior: Brown cover with black, blue, and gold embossment; gold leaf on edge of pages. Interior: Assorted dedications; color illustration inserts. FOLDER 4 ITEM : Poesie[alben], 1889-1915 Scope/Content: Exterior: Red leather with silver, gold, and red design on front cover; gold leaf on edge of pages. Interior: Assorted dedications; verse; color illustrations; dried plant insert. German language.

FOLDER 5 FOLDER 5 ITEM : Riley, Miss Mary J., 1848-1876 Scope/Content: Exterior: Dark blue leather cover with gold embossment; gold leaf on edge of pages. Interior: Assorted dedications; black and white illustrations by publisher. J. C. Riker, New York. FOLDER 5 ITEM : Rockwell, Esther--Leaves of Affection, 1858-1861 Scope/Content: Exterior: Red leather cover with gold embossment; gold leaf on edge of papers. Interior: Assorted dedications; black and white illustrations by publisher. Leavitt & Allen, New York.

FOLDER 6 FOLDER 6 ITEM : Sargent, Lurena B., 1835-1847 Scope/Content: Exterior: Plain yellow cover with black spine; gold leaf on edge of pages. Interior: Assorted dedications; attached lock of hair. J.C. Riker, New York. FOLDER 6 ITEM : Söderlund, Hannah, 1889-1897 Scope/Content: Exterior: Burgundy velvet cover; gold leaf on edge of pages; lanscape orientation. Interior: Assorted dedications; color illustration inserts.

FOLDER 6 ITEM : Tuttle (?), Fannie--Paragon Autograph Album, 1881-1887 Scope/Content: Exterior: Red leather cover with gold, silver, and blue embossments; landscape orientation. Interior: Assorted dedications.

FOLDER 7 FOLDER 7 ITEM : Vaughn, Susan, 1845-1850 Scope/Content: Exterior: Dark blue leather with gold embossment; gold leaf on edge of pages. Interior: Assorted dedications; color illustrations of flora and fauna. J.C. Ricker, New York. FOLDER 7 ITEM : Walker, E., 1850-1852 Scope/Content: Exterior: Dark blue leather cover with raised designs of flowers; gold leaf on edge of pages. Interior: Assorted dedications; black and white illustrations by publisher; Insert of a newspaper clipping entitled "Original Poetry"—"Where Shall My Grave Be?" by Miss Mary A. Mathias [The following was one of the exercises at the High School examination in North Attleboro'. It was tended for publication in our last, but we were unable to find room for it.]. J.C. Riker, New York.

BOX 5

FOLDER 1 FOLDER 1 ITEM : Whitmore, Roberta Ellen, 1881-1883 Scope/Content: Exterior: Burgundy leather with gold embossment; gold leaf on edge of pages; landscape orientation. Interior: Assorted dedications. FOLDER 1 ITEM : Woolcott, Ellen C., 1844-1851 Scope/Content: Exterior: Black leather with gold embossment; gold leaf on edge of pages. Interior: Assorted dedications; color illustration of flowers and cupids on title page with album dedication; insert of plastic sleeve containing lock of hair and pink ribbon inscribed with "Ellen." J. C. Riker, New York.

FOLDER 2 FOLDER 2 ITEM : Zimmerman, Ella, 1890-1918 Scope/Content: Exterior: Orange fabric cover; landscape orientation. Interior: Assorted dedications.