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Beyond Nancy Drew view detail comment email this

An annotated bibliography of books for girls written in the last two hundred years which reflect the roles for girls considered proper at the time. Roughly chronological, the list is arranged within subject headings: Christian upbringing, etiquette, nurses, girl detectives, outdoors and adventure, tomboys and working girls, and heroines. These titles are drawn from the collection at the Sallie Bingham Center for Women's History and Culture at Duke University.
http://library.duke.edu/specialcollections/bingham/guides/beyond/
Topics: Children's Literature, Librarianship, Literature & Books, Nonfiction by Genre, Society & Social Science, Women

Last updated Dec 21, 2006


Defining Her Life: Advice Books for Women view detail comment email this

An exhibition of advice and conduct books from the past 300 years, with sections for etiquette, household management, health and recreation, working women, conduct and courtesy, and cooking and gardening. Includes brief descriptions of the literature, along with images of many of the books. From the University of Delaware Library Special Collections Department. lii.org Record of the Month for May, 2003.
http://www.lib.udel.edu/ud/spec/exhibits/women/
Topics: Society & Social Science, Society & Social Science

Last updated Jun 20, 2003


Don't Be a Ghastly Guest view detail comment email this

Etiquette tips for houseguests. Includes suggestions such as being clear about your itinerary, bringing a small gift, adapting to your host's lifestyle, lending a hand, tidying up before you leave, and sending a thank-you note. From a company that providers educational materials for etiquette consulting businesses.
http://www.etiquettesurvival.com/A7.htm
Topics: Society & Social Science

Last updated Nov 21, 2007


Emily Post Institute: About Us: Emily Post view detail comment email this

Biography of writer and etiquette expert Emily Post. "After publication in 1922, her book, 'Etiquette,' topped the nonfiction bestseller list, and the phrase 'according to Emily Post' soon entered our language as the last word on the subject of social conduct." Accompanied by photos. From the institute created by Emily Post in 1946.
http://www.emilypost.com/about/emily.htm
Topics: Notable People: Women, Society & Social Science

Last updated Oct 23, 2006


The Gentleman's Page: A Practical Guide for the 19th Century American Man view detail comment email this

A handy and enjoyable resource for the period from the Civil War to the turn of the century. There are photographs and excerpts from 19th century books of etiquette. There are three main sections: Behavior , Attire , and Resources , which offers a list of Web links. "It is intended to help costumers, theatrical performers, museum docents, reenactors and anyone with an interest in the life of 19th Century America." From the Lively Arts History Association.
http://www.lahacal.org/gentleman/
Topics: History, People, Society & Social Science, United States History

Last updated Feb 18, 2004


Godey's Lady's Book Online view detail comment email this

Reproductions of articles and plates from five 1850 issues of the popular Victorian lady's magazine. Godey's included fashion, literature, and tips on homemaking and etiquette. The beautifully rendered plates include flowers, birds, costumes, landscapes, a portrait of Louis A. Godey himself (in the February issue), and more.
http://www.history.rochester.edu/godeys/
Topics: Holidays & Observances, Literary Movements and Periods, Magazines, Society & Social Science, Women

Last updated Aug 10, 2009


Household Words: Women Write From and For the Kitchen view detail comment email this

Devoted to "cookery manuscripts and published books of recipes, etiquette and household advice." Contains images of texts and explores the history of cookbooks and the social significance of culinary writings (including "receipt" books) on the lives of women. Features information on cooking schools, the advent of "home economics," and the impact of the food industry and mass production. From the Esther B. Aresty Collection of Rare Books in the Culinary Arts, University of Pennsylvania Library.
http://www.library.upenn.edu/exhibits/rbm/aresty/aresty1.html
Topics: Education, Food & Cooking, Libraries & Archives by Type, Nonfiction by Genre, Notable People: Women, Recipes & Food Preparation, Society & Social Science

Last updated Mar 8, 2004


How to Write a Thank-You Note view detail comment email this

Light-hearted guidelines to help you write thank-you notes. Suggestions include greeting the giver, expressing your gratitude (with tips such as "use the present perfect tense," and "never directly mention money"), discussing uses, mentioning the past and alluding to the future, and signing off. From the Morning News, an online magazine.
http://www.themorningnews.org/archives/how_to/how_to_write_a_thankyou_note.php
Topics: Society & Social Science, Writing

Last updated Dec 19, 2007


It's a Spoon Not a Shovel: Etiquette Books for Children view detail comment email this

This book list suggests etiquette titles for children, including both serious and humorous selections. From the San Francisco Public Library (SFPL).
http://sfpl.lib.ca.us/sfplonline/kids/booklists/spoon-not-shovel.htm
Topics: Children's Literature, Society & Social Science

Last updated Jul 9, 2008


Protocol & Diplomacy International: Protocol Officers Association view detail comment email this

The website for this organization of diplomatic protocol professionals contains selected publications and annotated links to websites on diplomatic relations and protocol. The article on the formal origins of protocol (in the "Information" section) provides a concise overview of the development of the conventions and etiquette guiding government ceremonies and events.
http://www.protocolinternational.org
Topics: Federal (U.S.) Government, International Governments, Society & Social Science

Last updated Mar 21, 2006


Table Manners That Matter view detail comment email this

Etiquette tips related to eating, covering topics such as posture, elbows on the table, place settings, napkins, beverages, reaching for food, finger foods, and removing food from your mouth. Opens directly into a PDF document. From the Utah State University Extension.
http://extension.usu.edu/files/publications/publication/FN_505.pdf
Topics: Food & Cooking, Society & Social Science

Last updated Jul 6, 2008


Victoriana.com view detail comment email this

A directory of links to "companies, dealers, services, clubs/societies, craftspeople and others specializing in Victorian era lifestyles, decorating and restoration." Also features dozens of articles "covering a wide range of topics from a British Queen’s wardrobe to Victorian corsets, from funeral customs to calling-card etiquette, from historical architecture to Victorian gardens."
http://www.victoriana.com/
Topics: Society & Social Science, Society & Social Science

Last updated Aug 22, 2005




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