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Two circulars promoting the American School Institute and Schermerhorn's School Agency, a diary, human hair, and ads for a carpet and refrigerator (Addition 7) 2023-0101, 1860-1923

 File — Box: 2, Folder: 9

Scope and Contents

Addition 7 of MSS 16758, The University of Virginia Collection on the History of Childhood, Parenting, and Family Building, contains two circulars promoting the American School Institute and Schermerhorn's School Agency. There is also a tri-fold trade card ad for a White Mountain refrigerator; an advertisement booklet for a carpet called "Something Under Foot" used as a diary by "Sara"; and a plaited hair sentiment with a verse from Charlotte A.... Lewis which was sent to a girl named Maryann Gilman.

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Dates

  • Creation: 1860-1923

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research use.

Extent

0.04 Cubic Feet (Out slip for Exhibits: Ask Holly)

Language of Materials

English

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