Tag Archives: tennis

April 19 & 20, 1913

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Paula

Sat. April 19, 1913 …May and Tommy and David Polaski and I played doubles at the normal courts. I can’t do anything and I think May is going to win the college tournament and Oh dear I want to win … Continue reading →

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March 5-7, 1913

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Paula

Dedication of Gymnasium Wed. March 5, 1913 OO. this P.M. we went over and inspected the mens dormitory and the gym  mamma and Mrs. DeWater went too. The dormitory certainly is changed from the dingy old hole it was last … Continue reading →

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Unwanted gossip

Posted on November 2, 2012 by Museum Staff

[Post for Oct. 9-11, 1911] Mon. Oct. 9, 1911 I didn’t get up in time to take the hack so mamma & papa went on with the suit cases and mind you I had packed my belt & tie and … Continue reading →

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Tennis Anyone?

Posted on October 27, 2012 by Museum Staff

[Post for Sept. 28-30, 1911] Thurs. Sept. 28, 1911 Went to school! Had a History test and a fire drill  also chapel this morning which made the day different from Usual. This afternoon I went over by invitation to see … Continue reading →

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Tennis & Hickory Nuts

Posted on October 23, 2012 by Museum Staff

[Post for Sept 22-23, 1911] Fri. Sept. 22, 1911 Went to school! We are having pettissions[sic] or nominations for school elections now.  We carry it out on the same was[sic] the real elections are held  I have signed a whole … Continue reading →

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“Say but I’ve had an exciting day!”

Posted on October 19, 2012 by Museum Staff

[Post for Sept. 19-20, 1911] Tues. Sept. 19, 1911 Went to school. Vera & I skipped at the end of the third hr. because Phyllis and I didn’t want to stay in school. After dinner Papa and May and I … Continue reading →

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Father-Daughter Talk

Posted on October 1, 2012 by Museum Staff

[Post for Aug 24-26, 1911] Thur. Aug. 24, 1911 This has been an unusual day in family life  I don’t think I better tell it all here. It has rained most all day but I have appreciated a quiet home … 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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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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