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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…

Postcard from Sara G writing after watching the first spacelab launch in Florida.

Letter from Sanborn Tenney of Vassar College in regards to a zoological cabinet to aid in teaching Natural History. Letter proposes cost of cabinet and a contingent agreement of purchase.

Letter from Sanborn Tenney of Vassar College answering questions in regards to cabinet sizes and what kind of instructions to give to the carpenters in order to house the newly acquired collection.

Letter from Rufus S. Frost agreeing to become a member of the trustees at Abbot Academy.

Letter from Patty Bowne to her parents writing about her recent trip to Intervale.

Letter from Patty Bowne to her parents writing about upcoming weekend plans and her excitement for graduation.

Letter from Patty Bowne to her parents writing about upcoming graduation, including ideas of graduation gifts.

Letter from Patty Bowne to her parents writing about everyday events and the field day that had just taken place. Patty played hockey for the Gargoyles; the Gargoyles lost all of their events.

Letter from Patty Bowne to her parents writing about Prom and other updates.