The album is one of jcu librarys 50 treasures, which is part of the universitys 50 th birthday celebrations. Inside, the book contains messages, poems, and sketchesit was an old autograph book, a popular keepsake in the past. Traditionally they were exchanged among friends, colleagues, and classmates to fill with poems, drawings, personal messages, small pieces of verse, and other mementos. Mar 17, 2020 a 107year old autograph book belonging to a townsville woman has been declared a treasure by the jcu library for its charming insight into north queensland society. I came across this old autograph book from the early 1940s in a desk drawer the other day.
They were popular among university students from the 15th century until the mid. Every decision that we make leads us down a different road. Autograph book circa 1975 from the mixed up bloggings of. An autograph book is a book for collecting the autographs of others. Use a rubberplastic storage box assorted papers, coloring books crayons or colored pencils nontoxic markers assorted stickers paint box and brushes safe scissors old magazine or calendars paper towel tubescontainers tissue paper pom poms. It made me take another sort of book off the bookshelf. May 15, 2015 a tradition i started from the start of my teaching profession was to give each student a preschool memory book that highlighted their year in our classroom. Dec 30, 2017 what i did come across was two sheets of notebook paper on which bobs mom copied all the writings in her autograph book, which shed kept for years. I often hear from alumni parents how they still look back on these books and cherish those memories. If youve never seen one, an autograph book is meant to be a keepsake.
Disney autograph book, personalized minnie mouse with bow names disney adventure 5 x 7 autograph book, memory book, scrapbook flamingoroadjournals 5 out. The autograph book kindle edition by scarborough, ramona. Childhood memories return with longlost autograph books. Oct 26, 2011 smaller than a smart phone, this wonderful little object is an autograph book that once belonged to ida ainsworth of liberty hill, texas. Whether one of hundreds or one of a kind, a signed book is a wonderful addition to any book collection. Remember me in sadness remember me in love remember me dear jennie until well meet above. When the golden sun is setting and the birds are flitting free when of dear ones you are thinking wont you sometimes think of me.
I am so lucky not only to have hers, but my great grandmothers and. Never let your school work interfere with your studies. Here within are found books rare and ancient, starting with the earliest printed works encompassing incunabula, 15th century. I love looking through old autograph books and wondering about the lives of the people who wrote in them. The people up and down the world that talk and laugh and crytheyre pleasant when youre young and gay and life is all to try. A tradition i started from the start of my teaching profession was to give each student a preschool memory book that highlighted their year in our classroom. I was looking for a certain book of poetry in my shelves and found my moms old autograph book from when she was in junior high, 195355. I was able to track down the family and returned the autograph book to them. Decades old autograph books filled with charming verses lead a couple on an adventure to return the treasures to their owner. Well known to book collectors and booklovers, our site is an excellent resource for discovering a rough value of an old book. In 1915 hilda wrote that her favourite woman was a suffragette and refers to herself as an old maid. Jansje thinks she is an old maid since she is 27 and not married. Youll get references on autographing your book or, even better, autograph books, but not much about what people actually write.
Nov 06, 2012 it made me take another sort of book off the bookshelf. And now the air is shattered by the force of caseys blow. When this you see, remember me an autograph book from. The family narrowly avoided losing a box of irreplaceable photos that got mixed up with sale items. A number of entries in an autograph album, 191011, follow particular themes, such as christian and moral, friendship and funny. Its like an autograph book, but also has pages of printed questions that really bring to life the period. Oct 27, 2017 inside, the book contains messages, poems, and sketchesit was an old autograph book, a popular keepsake in the past. My life is one big question mark, ever since i sustained a mild traumatic brain injury or closed head injury or concussion, whichever moniker. Often the signatures are accompanied with small poems, quotes, personal messages, sketches, drawings, verses or anything worth remembering. When edith was 16, she acquired the book, which must have been a treasured memento of the mother she had never known. Explore 142 autograph quotes by authors including walt disney, kanye west, and dennis rodman at brainyquote. May 03, 2012 there were a few old pictures, lots of cards and letters and my photo album from summer semester in spain. Blossomsb, what a beautifully constructed hub, the original photos really bring the autograph book to life and i am impressed with the gorgeous handwriting a dying art. We are the sum of experiences that we encounter as we go through life.
May 05, 2014 i came across this old autograph book from the early 1940s in a desk drawer the other day. Vintage book the road to cathay by merriam sherwood and elmer mantz 1928 adventure mystery story antique books collector asia marco polo. My favorite relic to be unearthed was an autograph book i got as a souvenir of disneyland when my father took me there in 1969. Little did she know that she would someday become a wife and mother to six children.
Lets look at some poems about life that crack open how life can feel when were struggling and things are hardbut also ones that put a balm on that wound. Sep 27, 2017 a number of entries in an autograph album, 191011, follow particular themes, such as christian and moral, friendship and funny. See more ideas about autograph books, vintage and books. An autographed book from your favorite author can turn an item of personal value into a cherished keepsake of financial worth. I have a 2 story victorian with a wrap around porch, where my husband and i live with our dog greta and cat boots. I have my moms old autograph book from catholic elementary school in the 1940s. The autograph book is an amazing story following a young woman through her travels across the world. I think of my mother, her life, and all the things she taught me like cherishing memories from an old, faded autograph book. An author signature by a significant and recognized writer can mean an increase in value of ten times or more the ordinary value of the book in most cases. I dip my pen into my ink and grasp your album tight, but to save my life i cant think one single word to write but if writing in this album would prove my friendship, dear. Jul 16, 2018 i have several vintage autograph books that ive purchased over the years. Oct 28, 2011 on this chilly day, chapter 10, page 27 in my book of opportunity, i sip steaming, hot tea from my lovely tea cup given to me by one of my own dear daughters as i write these words. Explore unique, collectible and unusual items from the finest booksellers in the world.
I know friends wrote comments, but not sure they were the poems of old. A 107yearold autograph book reveals life in townsville. This article was written through a collaboration between c. The earliest message was dated october 18, 1929, a birthday message. Matthew arnold, a victorian poet, once claimed, the crown of literature is poetry, and if our neglect of poetry is any indication, the crown is rusting. A 107yearold autograph book reveals life in townsville at. Dec 27, 2011 autograph december 27, 2011 december 27, 2011 rompoetry i was looking for a certain book of poetry in my shelves and found my moms old autograph book from when she was in junior high, 195355. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Mar 02, 2012 decades old autograph books filled with charming verses lead a couple on an adventure to return the treasures to their owner.
As human beings, when we encounter a challenge, we have freedom to choose how to react. People still think of me as a cartoonist, but the only thing i lift a pen or pencil for these days is to sign a contract, a check, or an autograph. Apr 10, 2008 use a rubberplastic storage box assorted papers, coloring books crayons or colored pencils nontoxic markers assorted stickers paint box and brushes safe scissors old magazine or calendars paper towel tubescontainers tissue paper pom poms. An autograph book is a book meant for collecting signatures of other people. Abebooks has been part of the rare book world since going live in 1996. Franklins sister barbara also had an autograph book. One of these was autograph books, so i gave my main character one for her birthday. The illustrated querists album that belonged to my grandmother. Its got some great old school verses in it like these. Autographed short stories poems ozarks 1971 book vtg 70s chris meadows old matt.
See more ideas about autograph books, books and antiques. When searching on its important to find copies that match the book in your possession as accurately as possible. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Aug 15, 2009 autograph book circa 1975 posted on august 15, 2009 by annieem one of my favorite novels of summers past well, 2003, at least is audrey niffeneggers odd little gem, the time travelers wife a scifi romance novel that really defies both genres because of the strong writing and indepth characters. Watching the hummingbird, finding a new cousin while working on my genealogy, cutting my roses, finding a new treasure at a antique storenow that is excitment to me.
Their modern derivations include yearbooks, friendship books, and guest books. Aug 05, 2008 the autograph book is a must read for all women. Thanks to all my dear teachers and to all my dear friends. Vintage autograph books earlier this week some of you saw my great great aunt emmas autograph book. The life of jansje, the main character, is depicted here in this story taking her from her home, watching her grow and over come the obstacles that make her become the woman she ends up being with a loving family and full life. Most noble and generous, benevolent and free my heart beats with love and affection for thee.
Jul 07, 2011 i love looking through old autograph books and wondering about the lives of the people who wrote in them. Favorite poems old and new is a book of family poems. Tagged as autograph, autograph book, disneyland autograph book, poetry, rhymes, rhyming verses for autograph books email subscription enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. It contains several poems inscribed to her in 1861, when she was 22 and recently married. Its dated 1888 though a few pages seem to be from 1887, and is signed by her friends and family, and by her teacher.
Mom was born in 1908, so autograph books have been around a long time indeed. For making my autograph beautiful a beautiful poem, man always looks for a reason to remember his past and autograph book helps him a lot to enjoy the sweet memories. Gabric believes the autograph books were sold by mistake about 10 years ago at an auction. For example, as stated above, an unsigned copy of f. Smaller than a smart phone, this wonderful little object is an autograph book that once belonged to ida ainsworth of liberty hill, texas. Dec, 2007 i have my moms old autograph book from catholic elementary school in the 1940s. Autograph book circa 1975 posted on august 15, 2009 by annieem one of my favorite novels of summers past well, 2003, at least is audrey niffeneggers odd little gem, the time travelers wife a scifi romance novel that really defies both genres because of the strong writing and indepth characters. Reading messages like, may your voyage through life be as happy and free as the dancing waves on the deep blue sea always makes me curious about how things turned out for the hopeful young owner of the book. Four years later, she died, probably while giving birth to her daughter, edith. On this chilly day, chapter 10, page 27 in my book of opportunity, i sip steaming, hot tea from my lovely tea cup given to me by one of my own dear daughters as i write these words. Unfollow old autograph book to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. I set my novels in toronto, a city of contradictions, ripe with conflict possibilities. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Verses gleaned from 19th century autograph books when the golden sun is setting and your mind from care is free when of others you are thinking will you sometimes think of me.
A 107year old autograph book belonging to a townsville woman has been declared a treasure by the jcu library for its charming insight into north queensland society. Those signatures can belong to your friends, role models, colleagues, or family members. Day to day struggles and triumphs are experienced by all of the worlds creatures. What a wonderfuf history that you have about your family. Here are some of the quite poetic inscriptions inside. In the storms of life when you need an umbrella may you have to hold it up to a handsome young fellow. Think of me when you are happy keep for me one little spot. There is a pale blow flower that grows around the shepherds cot. Those of us of an older generation will remember reading many of them around a fire on a winters evening or perhaps in summertime resting under a tree and having someone read them aloud to us. The album includes illustrations in some entries, a number of signatures and addresses from people living in the daylesford and chewton areas of victoria and also in melbourne. The treasures explore the people, places, and events that.