Manuscript Database
Creator/Title
Lochner, Margaret Gans. Graduation book, 1917. 1 vol.
Call No.
Mss. SB L812
Content
Graduation book of Margaret Gans Lochner, who graduated from Louisville Girls' High School in 1917. The preprinted book, entitled "School Girl Days: a Memory Book" contains memories of Lochner's final high school days. Included are notes from her classmates and signatures of teachers, with some accompanied by photographs. Lochner's scrapbook contains information about her classes and schoolwork, and her interest in the Botany Club. Lyrics to class songs are also included as are programs and ephemera from school theatrical productions, dances, and parties. The book also contains memories of field trips to local parks, the Kentucky Institute for the Blind, and a class trip to Hodgenville, Kentucky to visit Lincoln Farm (i.e. Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historic Park). Some items relating to Louisville Boys' High School are also included.
