Monthly Archives: September 2012

Lover’s Lane Fun!

Posted on September 29, 2012 by Museum Staff

[Post for Aug. 22-23, 1911] Tues. Aug. 22, 1911 My but I’m tired!! We have been to Gull Lake today  our folks then we met the Redman’s and Bestors at the lake. The way to have a grand time at … Continue reading →

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Contemplating love

Posted on September 27, 2012 by Museum Staff

[Posts for Aug. 19-20, 1911] Sat. Aug. 19, 1911 Didn’t get up very early  last night after I wrote my diary I wrote a letter to Delia and this morning I sent her a small box of rice for pills. … Continue reading →

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Great Aviation Meet

Posted on September 25, 2012 by Museum Staff

[Posts for Aug. 15-18, 1911] Tues. Aug. 15, 1911 Got up and took the morning train for Otsego  Nellie went on to Allegan. I feel awfully sorry for her  I wore my tennis suit and carried my racquet. I guess … Continue reading →

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On a Kodak roll!

Posted on September 23, 2012 by Museum Staff

[Posts for August 12-14, 1911] Sat. Aug. 12, 1911 I got up late this morning then read and cleaned my room. This afternoon I finished my book then finished painting the birch bark cover to Vera’s book and painting a … Continue reading →

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Kalamazoo Kodakery

Posted on September 21, 2012 by Museum Staff

[Posts for August 8-11, 1911] Tues. Aug. 8, 1911 A busy, jolly day!! This morning right after breakfast Papa, Mr. Redman and I went swimming out to White’s Lake  Oh it was great! The water was fine. I can stay … Continue reading →

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My eighteenth birthday!!

Posted on September 19, 2012 by Museum Staff

[Post for Aug. 5-6, 1911] Sat. Aug. 5, 1911 This morning we all went out swimming at White’s Lake. My but we had a picnic!! You ought to see Mamma and Mrs. Redman come down the tabogan[sic] they make quite … Continue reading →

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Housework!

Posted on September 17, 2012 by Museum Staff

[Post for July 20-22, 1911] Thur. July 20, 1911 Edna hasn’t been well today so we done most of the work. I sewed on my dress today and have the skirt partly done. This evening Harry Johnson and Will came … Continue reading →

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The Delano Girls

Posted on September 15, 2012 by Museum Staff

[Post for July 18-19, 1911] Tues. July 18, 1911 This morning I sprinkled and fussed around until about 10:00 then began cutting out my dress. It took me until about 4:00 o’clock for I cut it all out myself and … Continue reading →

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The House Party

Posted on September 13, 2012 by Museum Staff

[Post for July 12-13, 1911] Wed. July 12, 1911 Nothing especially different has happened. My dress is done!! My but I’m glad!! I went down town this afternoon and bought me a pink ribbon for my hair. Edna has fixed … Continue reading →

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Claire & Will “Bill”

Posted on September 11, 2012 by Museum Staff

[Post of July 10-11, 1911] Mon. July 10, 1911 Got up early for the train  got lost on the way to the depot trying to save time by a cut and so had to hurry for the train. Talked fast … Continue reading →

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