Bought a 140-year old book from the library in Marquette. Wedged inside was a 138-year old program from an event in Lansing, used as a bookmark.
Looks like some kind of community gathering with music, readings, politics, and a biography of Longfellow. I’m left wondering if the original owner took this copy out on that December night in 1888. I’m also curious if there’s anyone who can trace their ancestry back to the performers on the bill.
Is anyone here a member of a historical society in Lansing?
u/FiftyThree11 — 1 day ago