Manuscript

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Name/Title

Manuscript

Entry/Object ID

2016.2.99n

Scope and Content

They lived in a two story wood frame house. Part of the first floor was a general store. Education was very important to the McKinley's. They had family readings. Each member took a turn reading out loud while the others listened. Their life is very plain but secure and loving. William received his basic schooling in Niles. When he was nine years old the family moved to Poland, Ohio. Poland Seminary was a new three story building offering many subjects. William was a diligent student. He does his homework first before he feels free to play. He enjoyed reciting his lessons. He excelled in public speaking and entered many debating contests. He was good in languages too. His teachers agreed he was a very bright student.

Collection

Blaney

Acquisition

Accession

2016.2.0

Source or Donor

Eileen B. Blaney

Acquisition Method

Gift