Contributed by Strong Historical Society
Description
This bell was used by Elizabeth Dill (1874-1960) when she taught school in Flagstaff. She was born and raised in Phillips, and moved to Flagstaff to fill a teaching position. In 1904 she married Bartlett Hammond (1869-1942) and they started their family. In 1912 they relocated to Strong, where their children were educated. Their four children became teachers.
Their daughter, Thelma Hammond Kimball (1910 -1996), also used the bell during the first four years of her teaching career.
About This Item
- Title: School bell used by Lizzie Dill Hammond, Flagstaff, ca. 1900
- Creation Date: circa 1900
- Subject Date: circa 1900
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Locations:
- Phillips, Franklin County, ME
- Flagstaff, Franklin County, ME
- Strong, Franklin County, ME
- Media: bronze, wood
- Dimensions: 19 cm x 10.3 cm
- Local Code: ED.01.173.11
- Object Type: Physical Object
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- Bells
- Hammond, Elizabeth Dill, 1874-1960--Associated objects
- Handbells
- Schools--Maine--Flagstaff
- Teachers--Maine--Flagstaff
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For more information about this item, contact:
Strong Historical SocietyPO Box 133, Strong, ME 04983
(207) 684-3613
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