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Collection Overview

The collection consists of an oversized scrapbook created by Josie Edith Chilton (later Treggett) when she was a student at the Potsdam Normal School. The book begins in 1928 and continues to 1931. Chilton was born in Ellenburg Depot, NY. The scrapbook includes dance cards, news clippings, drawings, notes, programs, ephemera, correspondence and more. Also included is a booklet created for Potsdam High School's class of 1961 40th reunion. Of note is that the booklet appears to be a draft with some edits and is signed by the donor and editor, Tom Perrin. There is also an afterward by Perrin.

Collection Number:  2024.019

Collection Length:  1.5 linear feet

Collection Start Year:  1928

Collection End Year:  1931; 2001

Finding Aid:  Chilton Potsdam Normal School Scrapbook Collection fa (103 KB)