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The Art of Cooking: St. Katharine’s Cookery Book

Looking through our archives, we came across a small book printed in 1913. The Saint Katharine’s Cookery Book is filled with recipes from students, faculty, and local supporters of the former girls’ boarding school. Please click here for more information … Continue reading

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A Fine Day for a Dedication

Have you ever wondered if children of the nineteenth century groaned when it was time to return to school after summer break?  If they did grumble about such things the week of September 10, 1866 would have been the time–back … Continue reading

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