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Posted on October 12, 2021
Ariana Malthaner One of the most challenging aspects of transcription is a hand that is mostly readable, but with a few key words indistinguishable. There is hardly anything more frustrating […]
Posted on September 28, 2021
Ariana Malthaner This week’s transcription is from the autograph book of Jennie Dyke who, at this point, had become Jennie Fawkes. This is one of the most faded of the […]
Posted on September 14, 2021
Ariana Malthaner This week’s original poem comes from the autograph book of Eliza McDonald and appears to be rather romantic in nature. The initials of the author, much like significant […]
Posted on August 31, 2021
Ariana Malthaner The original poem this week was written for Jennie (sometimes, as here, Jeannie) Dyke. Unlike the other autograph books which are primarily filled with momentos and sentimental messages, […]
Posted on August 17, 2021
Ariana Malthaner This week’s transcription is another lovely original poem dedicated to Isabella, this from an MLM. This particular poem requests that whenever Isabella reread it, that she be reminded […]
Posted on July 20, 2021
Ariana Malthaner One of the great challenges of transcription is that many sources are difficult to read. While in some cases this challenge can be overcome by revisiting a text […]
Posted on July 6, 2021
Ariana Malthaner This week we are back with another original poem composed by a friend of Isabella Woods. This particular poem speaks of a parting, and is signed by an […]
Posted on June 22, 2021
Ariana Malthaner There are many difficulties encountered when transcribing historical documents as inks fade, pencil smudges or wears away, or handwriting can be troublesome to decipher. Luckily for us, Isabella […]
Posted on June 8, 2021
Ariana Malthaner Isabella Woods’ autograph book is a delight to browse through. Not only does it contain treasured poems and songs collected by the owner, but it also contains a […]
