Benedict, Jessie. Autograph Book , 1877-12-25 - 1888
Scope and Contents
7" x 4 1/4" autograph album dated 1877-1888, however most entries are from 1878-1879. Of note are a number of pen and ink drawings of high quality, including 3 on Asian themes (one of the HMS Pinafore); an original caligraphed piece of music dedicated to Jessie and one of sailing ships. The signature of Rutherford B. Hayes on a card from the Executive Mansion is tipped in.
Dates
- Creation: 1877-12-25 - 1888
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open to the public and must be used in the John M.K. Davis Reading Room of the Watkinson Library, Trinity College Library, Hartford, Connecticut. Researchers must register and agree to copyright and privacy laws when using this collection.
Extent
From the Collection: 1 Folder(s)
Language of Materials
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donation of Nancy Grover, past president of the Board of Trustees, Watkinson Library
Repository Details
Part of the Watkinson Library - Archival Collections Repository
Trinity College Library
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Hartford Connecticut 06106