Name/Title
Imitation of Christ In Four BooksEntry/Object ID
1994.028.0071Description
Black, leather bound Common Prayer Book.
Inscription on Contents page: "Mech. Richard A. Williams, Hesdignuel France, 5-1-18, Aug-6-18 - 3-6-18; Benicia California U.S.A. Military Specialist Co B 159 U.S. Inf. 40th Div 309 M-G Tyn Hdqs Det." Written on page across from Contents page: St. Mihiel Arras, Verdun, Argonne Forest, Wuevere Woods, Epernay, Chalons-Sur-Marne
original inscription on first page (loose) "To my darling Corney with _______ love and best wishes from your loving Sister. M.M. Columbi, Xmas 1885
Small cross found in book is located in file cab F9 in Accession Room.
2-1/2" x 3-3/4" black cover and several pages loose at front; many (can't determine how many) missing from end along with back coverCollection
Exhibit SupportBook Details
Author
Thomas A Kempis, translated from the Latin by Right Rev. Richard Challoner, D.D.
