William Matthews' scrapbook provides context for this scene: "An all important event of the year is the annual picnic to which everyone is invited. It is a combination of circus stunts, dramatics, chorus singing etc. From mid-afternoon to evening...
Newspaper clipping relates an early history of the fresh milk dairy industry. Believe written by Edward Harold Mott, famed author of “Between the Ocean and the Lakes; The Story of Erie.”
Two women pose with a child. These three would seem to represent three generations, and the child is likely female. This gives a good look at what happens when styles change but not everyone participates. The older woman still represents the...
A collection of simple performance exercises, based on the author's own work and observations, designed to make performance accessible to everyone. Each page contains a topic with preparation, possible events and room for personal comments.
James tells his sister that the rebels are giving themselves up and that they are tired of the war. He wishes that everyone would tire of the war. He speaks of the officers and their parties, especially the drinking and womanizing they do. He says,...
Rachel writes to her mother explaining the activities of her absent school companions. Because everyone is gone, many of them having gone home, Rachel is especially homesick and says she wouldn't mind staying but would prefer to come home this...
Rachel writes to her father first mentioning a walk in the woods . She complains that several girls got lost and everyone had to wait for them so not to get in trouble. She continues to talk about her lessons and trying to work on them, still...
There are references in this letter from Rachel to her father about a forthcoming wedding, which everyone seems to be very excited about, although the couple has yet to be identified. Rachel’s family is getting ready for the event—dresses are...
