Hill's Manual of Social and Business Forms

Hill's Manual of Social and Business Forms

Hill's Manual of Social and Business Forms was given to me by my aunt Isabella.

She understood I loved books and history and this was both

Years later, while researching the life of Mattie Shipley Culver

I knew it was more than coincidence that I should have this old book.

I also acquired Mattie's autograph book,

a home source that led me to her life,

it showed an autograph that mirrored one of Hill's drawings.

I don't believe in coincidence.

Below is a page from Mattie Shipley Culver's autograph book.

This is a page from the Hill Manual.

I use the Hill Manual in presentations about Mattie Culver.

It was never in the best condition and over time the binding and pages were giving it up.

But I found Mark Andersson (Tucson) of Panther Peak Bindery.

He is an artist. He took this precious book and brought it back to life.

Here is the cover after restoration.