Letterbook, 1904.

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Letterbook, 1904.

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This letterbook contains the typewritten carbons of the correspondence of Mrs. Harriet A. Higbee ( - ), the principal of the school. The letters generally concern the administrative duties of the principal: letters of recommendation for students, informative letters to prospective students, and reports of the school's activities and progress to Mr. Perky. Numerous letters of a personal nature are also included, providing news of the Institute to former students and friends.

1 v. (1050 leaves) ; folio.

Gadsden Public Library

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Gadsden Public Library

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Perky, Henry D., 1844-1904?

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Oread Institute School of Domestic Science.

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In 1898, Dr. Henry D. Perky (1844-1904?), the inventor of shredded wheat and president of the National Food Company in Niagara Falls, N.Y. (the predecessor of the National Biscuit Company) purchased the castle-like structure of the former Oread Collegiate Institute in Worcester, Mass. Ther, he established the Oread Institute School of Domestic Science for the purpose of training young women to become teachers in this field. The one-year program included courses in sewing, cooking, marketing, lau...

Higbee, Harriet A., Mrs.

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