Tag Archives: Gilder Lehrman

Blast from the Past: Letters of Appreciation

Written by Jaya Saxena on February 11, 2013 — Leave a Comment

By Liz Stern I was taught very early the importance of writing a thank you letter. I must admit that in this age of instant communication I don’t always do so by mail…but I still value this art and try to adhere to it. A simple thank you letter really shows how much you value, [...]

Posted in Blasts from the Past | Also tagged Cross Stitch, cross stitch circle, Frederick Douglass, Letter, Miss Lena, Slaveholder, Thank You Note

Old News! Historic Documents on View at Chains Book Wrap Party

Written by Jaya Saxena on July 17, 2012 — Leave a Comment

By Katie Fuller Hello, Historians! This Wednesday from 4:30-6 pm we are hosting a book wrap party for Chains by Laurie Halse Anderson. Isabel’s story of her struggle to find her sister and to gain freedom from slavery in New York CIty is a page turner! But even if you haven’t quite finished, join us for a [...]