Manuscript Database
Creator/Title
Booker, Elizabeth Owsley. Graduation book, 1912. 1 vol.
Call No.
Mss. SB B724
Content
Graduation book of Elizabeth Owsley Booker, who attended Semple Collegiate School (the forerunner of Louisville Collegiate School). Booker was the class secretary and treasurer. She graduated from Semple Collegiate School in June 1912. The preprinted book, entitled "The Girl Graduate: Her Own Book", contains memories of Booker's final high school days. Contained within are photographs of teachers and students at the school, as well as autographs and notes from teachers and classmates. Other memorabilia, including programs from the 1912, as well as the 1913, graduation ceremonies are present. A copy of Booker's report card from 1911-1912 school year is included as well as a copy of the school song, with music written by Mildred Hill. Booker compiles an extensive list of the graduation presents she receives. She also records the "last will and testament of the senior class", in which her graduating class bequeath various items and memories to the younger students. At the back of the book, there are photographs from 40th, 50th, and 60th class reunions, and a few newspaper clippings noting the reunions.
