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Geisel, Magdalen Papers

Title: Geisel, Magdalen Papers

Reference Code: Mss-2915

Inclusive Dates: 1879 – 1946

Quantity: 000.03 cu. ft.

Location: Sm Mss

Abstract: Magdalen Geisel attended St. Francis Catholic School in Milwaukee, graduating in 1924. She then attended the St. Francis Commercial School.

Scope and Content: The collection consists of various grade school report cards as well as Magdalen’s drawing, penmanship and composition books. There also are several issues of the “Commercial Bulletin” and “Commercial News” newsletters, a Proficiency in Remington Typewriting certificate, and a small autograph book (1879-1887) belonging to “Annie.”

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Language: English, German