The Rational Spelling Book, 1898, owned by Alton Resident Viola Thompson

Alton, education

Rice, Dr. J. M., “The Rational Spelling Book, 1898, owned by Alton Resident Viola Thompson,” Madison Historical, accessed December 22, 2024, https://madison-historical.siue.edu/archive/items/show/2050.

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This 1898 spelling book, "The Rational Spelling Book, Part II" was owned by Alton resident Viola Thompson, whose name is handwritten on the book's front pastedown. The book is intended for fourth grade students and older and may have been used in an Alton classroom. The book includes numerous words for spelling practice and spelling rules from the late 19th century.

This book was scanned as part of a Madison Historical class visit to Civic Memorial High School in spring 2019. It was brought to class by Hana Harlan.

2019 Civic Memorial High School Class Visit

• education
• Alton

Rice, Dr. J. M.

American Book Company

• Harlan, Hana

1898

• Article: Alton

English

• Book or portion of book

• jpg

• Alton, Illinois
• 1890s

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