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- Inkwell, 1790-1820 -
- 1790-1820
- Collections - Artifact
Inkwell, 1790-1820
- Engraving, "Mr. Carver's Writing Position," circa 1800 -
- circa 1800
- Collections - Artifact
Engraving, "Mr. Carver's Writing Position," circa 1800
- Comic Valentine, "Book-Keeper," circa 1855 - From the 1840s into the early 1900s, some people sent inexpensive Valentine's Day greetings that chided, warned, or insulted the recipient. An exaggerated, often garish cartoon and short verse described and dismissed someone's looks, intelligence, personality, or behavior. Within the atmosphere of a festive holiday, under the cover of humor, these "vinegar valentines" were acceptable critiques of behaviors that deviated from social norms.
- circa 1855
- Collections - Artifact
Comic Valentine, "Book-Keeper," circa 1855
From the 1840s into the early 1900s, some people sent inexpensive Valentine's Day greetings that chided, warned, or insulted the recipient. An exaggerated, often garish cartoon and short verse described and dismissed someone's looks, intelligence, personality, or behavior. Within the atmosphere of a festive holiday, under the cover of humor, these "vinegar valentines" were acceptable critiques of behaviors that deviated from social norms.
- The Palmer Method of Business Writing Teacher's Certificate Awarded to Lydia Powell, May 24, 1918 - Lydia Powell (1898-1991) graduated from high school in 1917. By the following year, all states had made school attendance compulsory for 8- to 14-year-olds. In 1925, mandatory attendance expanded to include children 16 years and under. After her high school graduation, Powell, a woman of limited means, completed courses and received degrees from several Michigan colleges, making teaching her passion and a lifelong career.
- May 24, 1918
- Collections - Artifact
The Palmer Method of Business Writing Teacher's Certificate Awarded to Lydia Powell, May 24, 1918
Lydia Powell (1898-1991) graduated from high school in 1917. By the following year, all states had made school attendance compulsory for 8- to 14-year-olds. In 1925, mandatory attendance expanded to include children 16 years and under. After her high school graduation, Powell, a woman of limited means, completed courses and received degrees from several Michigan colleges, making teaching her passion and a lifelong career.
- "Spencerian Key to Practical Penmanship," 1867 -
- 1867
- Collections - Artifact
"Spencerian Key to Practical Penmanship," 1867