Foundation of the Music Vale Seminary
The foundation of the Music Vale Seminary which now serves as Annie Pugsley's garden
Erin Marchitto
December 15, 2011
Erin Marchitto
Entranceway to what would have been the Music Vale Seminary
Erin Marchitto
December 15, 2011
Erin Marchitto
Music Vale Seminary Barn Still Standing
Erin Marchitto
December 15, 2011
Erin Marchitto
The sign that marks the site of the Music Vale Seminary
Erin Marchitto
Erin Marchitto
December 15, 2011
Erin Marchitto
Southern Gal'
A student from the South during the Civil War
Some of the Southern gal's parents were astounded when they were told that Oramel's intense loyalty to the Union cause made all the students make a declaration to the North. Thismay have resulted in some attendance drop. The Ladies Loyal Union League, with a strong book lock and key, held the names of members and their resolutions; however, most of the pages were blank. Oramel enthusiastically shot a cannon on the front grounds of the school every time the Union North had a victory. - Cindy Lee Corriveau "Images of America: Salem, Connecticut"
Music Vale Seminary Archive, Salem Historical Society
Salem Historical Society Collections
1835-1876
Salem Historical Society
Young Student With Flowers in Her Hair
Student at the Music Vale Seminary
Young women came from the Carolina, Kentucky, Kansas, Nova Scotia, and some as far as the West Indies.
Music Vale Seminary Archives, Salem Historical Society
Salem Historical Society
1835-1876
SalemHistorical Society
Young Student with Chain-Link Cross Necklace
Young Student at the Music Vale Seminary
Young women came from the Carolinas, Kentucky, Kansas, Nova Scotia, and some as far as the West Indies.
Music Vale Seminary Archive, Salem Historical Society
Salem Historical Society
1835-1876
Salem Historical Society
Oramel Whittlesey is flanked by his two daughters and the rest of the faculty of Music Vale Seminary
Head of school and teachers at the Music Vale Seminary
Head of school and teachers at the Music Vale Seminary
Music Vale Seminary Archive
Salem Historical Society
1865
Salem Historical Society
Professor Whittlesey and Students
On rare occasions Professor Whittlesey joined the young women in one of their productions. Here the girls are seen dressed in costume for an opera.
Music Vale Seminary Archive
Salem Historical Society
1835-1876
Salem Historical Society
Karolyn (Kate) Bradford Whittlesey
The youngest daughter of Oramel and Charlotte was Karolyn (Kate) Bradford Whittlesey, born April 2, 1843. She taught harp, piano, and guitar at Music Vale. Kate never married. She moved to Topeka, Kansas, to teach music. She became head of the department at Bethany College in Topeka.- Cindy Lee Corriveau "Images of America: Salem, Connecticut"
Music Vale Seminary Archive
Salem Historical Society
1843-1876
Salem Historical Society