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Jeanette Morgan Whittlesey
Jeanette Morgan Whittlesey, the third daughter, was born March 29, 1836, and married William Henry Maginnis, the brother of Elisabeth's husband, John. She was a talented singer, teaching voice lessons to the young women of Music Vale. Jeanette and…
Instruction Hour
Oramel Whittlesey's daughter Kate is seated with her back toward the photograph. It looks as though she has two students practicing.
Inside of the Admission Report Book
This is a page from the inside of the 1860 Admission Report Book. Several applicant's names are visibile. Oramel would keep track of the materials he had sent each applicant. On this page Oramel wrote, "Sent Music and Paper"
Inside of "Welcome" Sheet Music
"The Welcome" is another piece of music written by Oramel Whittlesey. This particular copy is a "Welcome" to the pupils of the Music Vale Seminary. This copy is autographed by Whittlesey.
Inside of "Theres a Proud Noble Flag"
"There's a Proud Noble Flag" is a piece of music written by Oramel Whittlesey. This particular copy is autographed. This is the inside of the music booklet.
Inside of "The Dying Soldier of Buena Vista" Sheet Music
"The Dying Soldier of Buena Vista" is a piece of Music Oramel Whittlesey wrote. This copy is autographed.
Henry Packwood Whittlesey
The youngest son of Rev. John and Sally Whittlesey was Henry Packwood Whittlesey, born October 26, 1812. Henry was in partnership of manufacturing pianos with his older brothers, John Whittlesey, born January 27, 1806, and Oramel, who started to…