Mabel Allen’s Diary: 1908 at Syracuse University

while attending Syracuse University, Alice Mabel Allen (1886-1976) kept a diary which is being published each week. In last week’s entries Mabel had returned to her hometown of Adams in Jefferson County, NY for winter break. This week she returns to school.

Monday, February 17

Studied trig with Helen Beattie. After Latin I walked downstreet with Grace and engaged seats for The Man of the Hour. Asked Lillian who was much pleased to go. We walked down. Sat in orchestra circle but far to the front. The play was a story of graft & political bosses. Orrin Johnson and Frances Ring took the leading parts…

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