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Feb 12, 2012, 05:50 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
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Feb 12, 2012, 07:50 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 *Best coin - 1945 GOLD 2 1/2 peso *Best Civil War finds:*NC officers belt buckle *CSN Confederate Navy Officer button
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Feb 12, 2012, 07:58 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
If ever a time should come, when vain and aspiring men shall possess the highest seats in Government, our country will stand in need of its experienced patriots to prevent its ruin."
-Samuel Adams-
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Feb 12, 2012, 08:02 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
2020 CaneField Bandits Totals:
Republic of Texas Navy Cuff Button
US Civil War Belt Plate
Louisiana Pelican Cuff Button
Louisiana Pelican Coat Button
Corps of Artillerists and Engineers Button 1798-1802
Two CW eagle coat buttons
One CW eagle cuff buttonMonogrammed Silver Love Token
M1858 Remington Revolver Trigger Guard
Coin Silver mid-1800s "Fede Ring"
dateless half real
1840, 1851, 1852-O, and 1857 Half Dimes
1891-O and one dateless Seated Liberty Dime
1892-O and 1899 Barber Quarters
1942-P and two 1943-P War Nickels
shotgun breechblock
iron prisoner shackles
picket pin
Plantation tokens
Minieballs, Beefaloes, V and Shield Nickels, and some GawGag
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Feb 12, 2012, 09:14 AM
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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, 11:25 AM
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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, 12:34 PM
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What a nice return. Thanks for making our hobby look good.
Chuck
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Feb 12, 2012, 12:59 PM
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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, 03:07 PM
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Thanks everyone. Just doing the right thing.
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Feb 12, 2012, 03:32 PM
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James,absolutely fantastic return!
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Feb 12, 2012, 03:59 PM
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Feb 15, 2012, 10:48 PM
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They should let you hunt the campus!
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Feb 16, 2012, 05:15 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.
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Feb 28, 2012, 08:23 AM
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nicely done james, looking forward to meeting you this summer, mark.
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Feb 28, 2012, 06:01 PM
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Re: 1916 Yearbook returned to college
 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.
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