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Thank You, Special Collections!

28 Tuesday Apr 2015

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Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, clay tablet, papyrus

Student letter 1

Fragment of ancient papyrus document with faded black text on brown, weathered material. The background is solid black, highlighting the papyrus's age.
Bronze bust of a man in a suit holding a rolled document. The expression is serious, with finely detailed features and a textured surface.

“You know what I am going to learn [Arabic] just to come and read…”


Student letter 2

Vintage blue notebook cover with a worn texture, featuring the words "Pocket Notes" in bold, black letters. An ornate circular design surrounds the text, evoking an antique feel.
Vintage letter on Montezuma Hotel stationery. Handwritten in blue ink, dated August 3, 1933. It discusses moving to Albuquerque and correspondence details.
A handwritten ledger displaying expenses, dated August 19-30. It lists various items like food, gasoline, and candy with corresponding prices. The paper is aged, suggesting historical context and diligent financial tracking.

“I thought you just had the regular stuff like old books and transcripts. I was surprised to see you have accounts and belongings to someone who lived in Utah. She wasn’t famous or anything.”


Student letter 3

A small clay tablet with ancient cuneiform script is placed next to a penny on a dark fabric background, highlighting its compact size.
Vintage Saltair resort poster with a woman in flapper attire, raising her arm. Dramatic text promotes unique bathing experience at Salt Lake.
Historic illustration of the Saltair Resort on the Great Salt Lake, featuring ornate golden scrollwork. The scenic ocean view adds a sense of grandeur.

“I never knew that Utah was a cool and popular state to come to from all over the world. I always thought that Utah was just some state with boring history but now I know its not. Thank you.”


Student letter 4

Illustration of a white rabbit in a checkered waistcoat, holding a pocket watch, above the text "Chapter I: Down the Rabbit-Hole" from "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland."
Open book with text and an illustration. The image shows Alice in Wonderland characters, including Alice and the Queen of Hearts, in a garden scene. The mood is tense.

“It was for everybody who comes and learn there and see the artifacts.”

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