Name/Title
1880-1886 Minnie Howard Autograph AlbumEntry/Object ID
2021.2.55Description
Eighteen-page PDF of an autograph book compiled by Miss Minnie B. Howard of Sand Lake, NY. The book was presented to Minnie by a friend in 1880 with occasional entries continuing through 1886 and donated to the Town by Dorothy H. Leitgel in 1985. Per the weblinks portion of this entry, 18th and 19th-century autograph books were the predecessors of modern 20th and 21st-century yearbooks and frequently used to record the well-wishes of schoolmates, close friends, acquaintances, and family members. Thus, the entries are frequently embellished with clever, touching, and frequently amusing prose, praise, and aspirations for the future. The included sample page displays an example of the entries. In addition, the book includes numerous colorful prints of fascinating destinations that Minnie might someday visit. The PDF includes some, but not all, of the prints. The PDF is downloadable while fully logged into the system. Refer to the example page for a preview of its content. The original book is stored in a locked fireproof safe at Town Hall.Cataloged By
Michael Frederick PerryAcquisition
Accession
2021.2Acquisition Method
FoundDimensions
Height
5 inWidth
7-1/2 inDepth
1 inCreated By
curator@slhstrustees.orgCreate Date
March 24, 2022Updated By
curator@slhstrustees.orgUpdate Date
March 24, 2022
