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This is one of two account books that belonged to Madame Sarah Abbot. The significance of the earlier account book shows the financial planning of an academy for girls before Abbot Academy became a reality and officially opened in 1829. Hand bound…

This is the second of two account books that belonged to Madame Sarah Abbot. Hand-bound parchment book with string tie. Many of the lower corners are missing. There is a crease from where the book has been folded. Measures: 8"x6.5"

The Sphinx was a society created by Abbot Academy students to improve in "argument, elocution, composition and parlimentary law." Members were requried to pay dues and many contunued to pay even after graduation. This notebook is primarily the…

The Sphinx was a society created by Abbot Academy students to improve in "argument, elocution, composition and parlimentary law." Members were requried to pay dues and many contunued to pay even after graduation. This notebook consists of meeting…

Letter from Marcie Rickenbacker to her parents writing after returning from Crane's Beach and talking about the upcoming year.

Letter from Marcie Rickenbacker to her mother, Patty Bowne, Abbot Academy class of 1946, wishing her a happy birthday.

Letter from Marcie Rickenbacker to her parents, discussing arrangements for Thanksgiving and Christmas break.

Letter from Marcie Rickenbacker to her mother, Patty Bowne, Abbot Academy class of 1946, thanking her for the care package and telling her about her weekend with a visiting friend.

Letter from Marcie Rickenbacker to her mother, Patty Bowne, Abbot Academy class of 1946, discussing summer plans and her current dating life.

Letter from Marcie Rickenbacker to her mother, Patty Bowne, Abbot Academy class of 1946, discussing SAT scores and other general updates.