Centre County Library and Historical Museum - Keller Letters

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About This Collection

The family of Henry Keller were residents of Boalsburg, Pa. in the 1800's. Sophie Keller, daughter of Henry and Margaretta (nee Schneck), is significant because of her participation in a graveside remembrance at the Boalsburg, PA cemetery in Oct. 1864 that blossomed into an annual memorial day event now held in May. Collection covers sixty-one letters and one poem from 1837 to 1893 associated with the life of family members, including Margaretta's kin, with many in the Civil War timeframe.
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1864-02-08 Letter from Sallie (Sarah J. Keller) to her sister, Clara Louise Keller with note to brothers, Henry and Frank Keller
1864-02-08 Letter from Sallie (Sarah J. Keller) to her sister, Clara Louise Keller with note to brothers, Henry and Frank Keller
Keller Family
Sallie enjoyed hearing the news of her sister, Ada, having a daughter. Sallie is homesick but still has 7 more weeks of teaching school to her 35 students. In note to her brothers, Henry and Frank, Sallie notes that butter is scarce and asks how they are doing in school.
1864-06-23 Handwritten letter from Edith F. Yarger to her teacher, Miss Sallie J. Keller (Sarah J. Keller)
1864-06-23 Handwritten letter from Edith F. Yarger to her teacher, Miss Sallie J. Keller (Sarah J. Keller)
Keller Family
Letter is from a student to her former teacher and friend. Edith mentions other students in Jacksonville, PA.
1864-10-01 Letter from T. G. McC. (Thomas McCalmont) to his friend, Sallie (Sarah J. Keller) with note from Ag (Agnes McCalmont)
1864-10-01 Letter from T. G. McC. (Thomas McCalmont) to his friend, Sallie (Sarah J. Keller) with note from Ag (Agnes McCalmont)
Keller Family
Normal correspondence between friends. Thomas is looking for a teaching job during the winter. Thomas mentions the Union Army draft causing 'great excitement all over the County' particularly in his township that raised no bounty. Thomas is hoping to see her at the 'mass meeting' in Bellefonte, PA. He and his sister, Agnes, are going. Agnes confirms she is going in her note.