Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research use.

Preferred Citation

MSS 16192, Emily P. Atwell friendship album, Small Special Collections Library at the University of Virginia

Immediate Source of Acquisition

This collection was purchased from Eclectibles by the Small Special Collections Library at the University of Virginia on July 22, 2016.

Scope and Contents

Emily P. Atwell friendship album, 1857-1888, 0.03 cubic feet, with leather binding and gold and blind decorative stamping including title "The Sunbeam Album." Front page inscribed "To Emily P. Atwell, New Ipswich, N.H., New Year's present from her mother, Jan. 1st 1852." Contains many sentiments and verses directed to Emily, including many different handwriting examples from both male and female friends and acquaintances. Two plates included, "The Well," and "The Fantoccini Boy." Pages are made up of decorative patterned paper of different colors, pink, purple, green, and white. Location of signers include River Sioux, Iowa, Illinois, and Fitchburg.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

• Friendship booklets

General

Women's Scrapbook/Commonplace Book Collections (University of Virginia)