Scrapbook, circa 1883-1903
File — Box: 1, Volume: 1
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The name "Lora B. Kempton" is inscribed in one of the two scrapbooks within this collection. The scrapbooks include newspaper clippings, advertisements and greeting cards from Richmond, Indiana and Cincinnati, Ohio, ranging from circa 1881-1900s.
Many of the pages include imagery of domestic animals, such as birds, dogs, cats and horses. There are 3 envelopes and 1 oversize folder to accomodate loose material no longer adhered to the scrapbooks. A 1900 advertisement for the Indiana State Fair and a "Wait for the Wagon!" Studebaker Brothers Manufacturing Company, South Bend, Indiana advertisement and poem is included within the envelopes.
An 1891 book titled, "Bring Flowers" by Mrs. Hemans (b. 1793-1835) can also be found.
Many of the pages include imagery of domestic animals, such as birds, dogs, cats and horses. There are 3 envelopes and 1 oversize folder to accomodate loose material no longer adhered to the scrapbooks. A 1900 advertisement for the Indiana State Fair and a "Wait for the Wagon!" Studebaker Brothers Manufacturing Company, South Bend, Indiana advertisement and poem is included within the envelopes.
An 1891 book titled, "Bring Flowers" by Mrs. Hemans (b. 1793-1835) can also be found.
Dates
- circa 1881-1900s
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 2 Cubic Feet (1 medium oversize box)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Rare Books and Manuscripts Repository
Contact:
140 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 U.S.A.
317-232-3671
140 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 U.S.A.
317-232-3671
