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Julia A. Dennison memory album

 Collection — Box: BW 49, Folder: 1/1
Identifier: MSS 16700

Content Description

Julia A. Dennison memory album, 1862-1866, Milan, Indiana, in red morocco "The Pet Album" binding, published by Leavitt and Allen with black and white printed illustrations of children and their mother in activities such as bathing or playing. The album, which is a gift from her brother, contains personal advice about keeping the young mind pure and other sentimental notes from her brothers. There are signatures of acquaintainces from Indiana and... Ohio, including Civil War infantry in the form of business cards. Of interest is a regimental stamp of George Dennison of the 83rd Regiment of Indiana Volunteers. There is one leaf with eight locks of braided hair tied with ribbons and signed by each girl (although one lock of hair is missing).

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Dates

  • Creation: 1862 - 1866

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research use.

Extent

0.03 Cubic Feet (1 folder) : memory album

Language of Materials

English

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