Description: Ellsworth Commercial Writing Books, by The Author of The Ellsworth System of Penmanship and Bookkeeping. New York: Boorum & Pease. July 22, 1879. “Mary A. Somes, Oct. 1891” is written in pencil on the cover. Inside are pages of lines written over and over to practice cursive writing.
Description: The Boston File Alphabetical Filing Box - contained letters pertaining to M.L. Allen’s 1908 campaign for county commissioner. These documents are filed in box #5 Folder #13. Inside two sets of alphabetized pages one with cover marked Boston File - other with marble print cardboard cover. Foxing on paper in interior. Paper hinge fragile. Metal clasp closed by pressing. Green and red marble print paper on outside. On end marked The Boston File - marked “letters from-- to -- with leather pull strap. Also marked - patented Oct 6, 1903. Contained letters pertaining to M.L. Allen’s 1908 campaign for County Commissioner. There papers are filed in box # 5 Folder # 13. [show more]
Description: A YMCA sponsored postcard for troops on active service. Somes writes: "Dear Mother: I hope you are not worrying about me. I had a fine trip. Will write a letter when I get settled. Love from Raymond."