Letter of Recommendation for Athenaeum in Jacksonville, IL. Student as "Both a Lady and a Musician," 1879
ALS : Autograph Letter Signed
[19th c. Women Education] Handwritten letter from the superintendent of the Young Ladies’ Athenaeum in Jacksonville, IL. June 24, 1879. On official letterhead for the school with a large engraving of campus buildings. 2 pages. 10 x 8 inches. Superintendent of the school William Sander, writes to recommend a graduate, Nellie Stevenson, for employment as a music teacher. Stating in part: “She was graduated from the Atheneum in the Class of 1873 with much credit…and since her graduation has taught in Peoria Co. and this County; and I am informed she gives excellent satisfaction to her Pupils and their Parents. All that I have heard of her since her graduation has been most honorable to her both as a lady and a musician.” The Young Ladies’ Athenaeum was founded in 1864 and was later incorporated into Illinois College in Jacksonville. Light handling wear. "Please return to Nellie Stevenson" written in pencil on verso. A unique and personal piece of early Female Education history.Item #17095
Price: $125.00
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