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Feb 12, 2012, 06:50 AM
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1916 Yearbook returned to college
I haven't been on here for long, but I hope by now those that have read my posts know that I believe that treasure can come in many shapes and forms and not always made of metal.
I found this year book in a pile of books and papers that I had won at an auction. It took a little researching because I have a hard enough time pronouncing the name on the front while sober. Eventually I found the college and it was then that I realized that I needed to get this back to them.
Wilson College was founded in 1869 as a college for women, one of the first in the United States. Sarah Wilson, for whom the College is named, provided the initial gift for the establishment of the College. She was the first living woman in the United States to endow a college for women. http://www.wilson.edu/index.aspx
Finally this morning as I checked my email, waiting for a MD buddy to show up, I got the email that they had received it:
James,
We got the book. Thank-you so much for sending it. We didn't have this edition and it means a lot to us now we have it. Thank-you again for sending it.
Laura
Conococheague Yearbook Staff
"The difference between the self educated and the institutionally educated is that the self educated are passionate about what they educate themselves about. That in itself makes them smarter...."
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Feb 12, 2012 06:50 AM
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Feb 12, 2012, 08:50 AM
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Re: 1916 Yearbook returned to college
Papa,
Well done. Neat find, great research, and congrats on giving it a good home where it means so much. 
HONORABLE MENTION for sure. 
Thanks for the post,
MM
*Oldest coin-1775 Spanish 1 real *Oldest U.S. silver-1833 Capped Bust Half Dime *Oldest U.S.copper-1847 Large cent *Best Civil War finds:*NC officers belt buckle *CSN Confederate Navy Officer button *Eagle Sword Belt Plate
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Feb 12, 2012, 08:58 AM
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Re: 1916 Yearbook returned to college
Papa,
To find such a book is amazing in itself, As an avid reader I know what it is to find a early edition of anything
even a yearbook cudo's to you for taking the time and efforts to track down the rightfull owers of such a book,
Banner in my book, (no pun intended) HH
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Feb 12, 2012, 09:02 AM
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~The Cane Field Bandits~
Re: 1916 Yearbook returned to college
Great story and your right, treasures come in many forms! Well done and sure should be an honorable mention
Spring 2013 CaneField Bandits Totals:
18th c. Engraved Silver Friendship Pendant
1722 Colonies Francoises French 9 Deniers Copper
"Le Bon Temps" Pocketwatch Winder
Civil War U.S. Belt Plate
TWENTY-SEVEN SPANISH SILVERS:
Quarter-cut 8Reales with Planter's Bank of New Orleans counterstamp!
1774 and 1798 Two Reales, 1793 and 1797 One Reales, 1831 Mexican Republic One Real
1740, 1773, 1774, 1775, 1781, 1790, 1797, 1799, 180?, two 1807's, 1808, 1811, 1818, and SEVEN dateless Half Reales
1840-O Seated Half Dollar with MS details
1847-O Seated Quarter with AU-50 details
1832 Capped Bust Half Dime
1838 and two 1840-O Dimes
1840-O, 1848-O, 1853-O, 1858, 1859-O, and two dateless Half Dimes
1824 Matron Head LC and a dateless Matron Head LC
Napoleonic French 15th Regt. Cuff Button
Regiment of Artillerists button (1811-1813)
1812 era Artillery button
c. 1808 Regt. Artillery Cuff Button
c. 1802-1808 1st Regt Artillery Button
Pewter "U.S." Militia Button
Mystery Eagle-On-Anchor Navy Button
One piece Eagle General Militia button(GI56)
1700s Navy Cuff Button
pre-CW Navy Cuff Button
General Service Eagle Button
.31 cal. Brass Bullet Mold
1873, 186?, 1868, and three dateless Shield Nickels
1884, 1889, 1890, 1893, 1905, and 1911 V Nickels
1926 Standing Liberty Quarter, 1908-D and 1913 Barber Dimes
Trade Beads, Gun Flints, Musketballs, Minieballs, etc.
OUR 2012 YEAR END POST--Check it out here:
http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/20...ml#post3120940
Any relics, coins, or other items appearing in my finds signatures were found on PRIVATE PROPERTY with total consent and permission from the owners of said property.
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Feb 12, 2012, 10:14 AM
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Re: 1916 Yearbook returned to college
OH, I'm sure those at the college were thrilled to receive that gift from you! Wouldn't it be interesting to know what became of those gals? What did they do with their knowledge? 
WTG! Nana 
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Feb 12, 2012, 12:25 PM
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Re: 1916 Yearbook returned to college
That is very cool to be able to return history to a place of origin. Good deed done. Now the stars are lining up for you. HH
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Feb 12, 2012, 01:34 PM
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What a nice return. Thanks for making our hobby look good.
Chuck
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Feb 12, 2012, 01:59 PM
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◄ DFX ►
Re: 1916 Yearbook returned to college
Just think how many of those women in the photo might have held a 1916D merc in their pockets that year 
Nice save!
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Feb 12, 2012, 04:07 PM
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Thanks everyone. Just doing the right thing.
"The difference between the self educated and the institutionally educated is that the self educated are passionate about what they educate themselves about. That in itself makes them smarter...."
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Feb 12, 2012, 04:32 PM
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James,absolutely fantastic return!
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Feb 12, 2012, 04:59 PM
#11
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"The difference between the self educated and the institutionally educated is that the self educated are passionate about what they educate themselves about. That in itself makes them smarter...."
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Feb 15, 2012, 11:48 PM
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They should let you hunt the campus!
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Feb 16, 2012, 06:15 AM
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Re: 1916 Yearbook returned to college
 Originally Posted by 262jp
They should let you hunt the campus!
It never crossed my mind!! I will have to see if I am heading past there on my road trip in early May.
"The difference between the self educated and the institutionally educated is that the self educated are passionate about what they educate themselves about. That in itself makes them smarter...."
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Feb 28, 2012, 09:23 AM
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Re: 1916 Yearbook returned to college
nicely done james, looking forward to meeting you this summer, mark.
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Feb 28, 2012, 07:01 PM
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Originally Posted by marinedad
nicely done james, looking forward to meeting you this summer, mark.
Thanks! Looks like closure on the MIA bracelet this Friday evening.
"The difference between the self educated and the institutionally educated is that the self educated are passionate about what they educate themselves about. That in itself makes them smarter...."
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