The exhibit From Scribes to Scrawlers: Handwriting in America was on display at UNE in 2018. The exhibit included samples of handwriting through the ages – from an 1809 letter from Mary Parker to her friend Harriet Payson Flagg, to modern day notes written to and from Donna Loring. Educational panels covered the history of writing, cursive education in America, and how technology shapes the way we write.
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Can my dear Harriet recollect the handwriting of one...
Mary Parker
Two page handwritten letter from Mary Parker to her friend Harriet Payson [Flagg] dated October 8, 1809, rekindling their friendship and inquiring if Miss Payson has had a marriage proposal from a "certain gentleman."
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I had the pleasure to receive your letter...
William Frost
Handwritten letter from William Frost to his daughter Sally regarding grammar and punctuation, and a delivery of melons, pineapples and oranges.
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I presume you are more than surprised...
Harriet A. McNeil
Handwritten letter from Harriet McNeil to Caroline apologizing for the delayed response due to typhoid fever.
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In reply to your inquiring I will say...
Harriet Beecher Stowe
Handwritten letter from Harriet Beecher Stowe to Clayton H. Crosley, regarding the writing and publication of Uncle Tom's Cabin.
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As the shipwrights of Elsinore...
George Wallis Haven
Handwritten letter from George Wallis Haven to Sarah Orne Jewett discussing old age, reading.
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I know that your mouth is just watering...
Mollie Lee Clifford
Four page handwritten letter from Mollie Lee Clifford to "Nanna" in the voice of Mollie's cat, Trudy, dated June 30, 1911. The cat discusses preparations for going on vacation and arrival at the vacation home.
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Studies in Expressive Movement
Gordon W. Allport and Philip E. Vernon
Cover and several pages from Studies in Expressive Movement, a book about personality traits.
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What a joy to be in such splendid company...
Fred Rogers
Handwritten note from Mister Rogers to May Sarton regarding inclusion in a book.
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Congratulations on the success of the first address of tribal leaders...
Lib Butler
Handwritten letter from Lib Butler to Donna Loring congratulating Loring on her involvement in state-tribal relations.
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Will the jt rules be voted on before the caucus?
Donna M. Loring
Handwritten note between Donna Loring and Bill, regarding legislative matters, showing both sides of the conversation.
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You are such an amazing lady!
Louise Parker James
Handwritten note from Louise Parker James to Sandra Featherman on the occasion of her retirement.
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![I am embarrassed that it has taken me so long to write... by [unclear]](https://dune.une.edu/featherman_cor/1002/thumbnail.jpg "I am embarrassed that it has taken me so long to write... by [unclear]")
I am embarrassed that it has taken me so long to write...
[unclear]
Handwritten letter to Sandra Featherman on the occasion of her retirement.
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Exhibit Panels for From Scribes to Scrawlers: Handwriting in America
Maine Women Writers Collection
Set of 6 panels used in the exhibit From Scribes to Scrawlers: Handwriting in America. They cover the history of writing, technology of writing, cursive education, paleography and graphology, and explaing the items in the exhibit.
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Exhibit Poster for From Scribes to Scrawlers: Handwriting in America
Maine Women Writers Collection
Title poster for the exhibit From Scribes to Scrawlers: Handwriting in America.
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Writing Samples
Maine Women Writers Collection
Writing samples contributed by library staff, along with photos. Can you figure out which handwriting goes with which person?
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Should I call her or just show up?
Donna M. Loring
Handwritten note between Donna Loring and Deb, regarding a meeting, showing both answer and reply.
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For The Cobweb Club: Mottoes
Margaret J. M. Sweat
Ribbon-bound booklet containing handwritten mottoes for the Cobweb Club.
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![I have been wanting to write to you for some time. by Dodie [unknown]](https://dune.une.edu/featherman_cor/1001/thumbnail.jpg "I have been wanting to write to you for some time. by Dodie [unknown]")
I have been wanting to write to you for some time.
Dodie [unknown]
Handwritten letter from Dodie to Sandra Featherman congratulating Featherman on her retirement and thanking her for the honorary degree.
