Featured Collections Object: Old Faithful’s Contents

This is a small sample of items that Willard had in her satchel, "Old Faithful"
This is a small sample of items that Willard had in her satchel, “Old Faithful”

Ever wonder what Frances Willard carried around with her in the satchel she named “Old Faithful”? Pictured above are a few of the papers she had in it upon her death and includes pamphlets, a newspaper clipping, a letter, and invitations. These items remained there until recently when conservators working on the satchel discovered and removed them. Old Faithful was named such because it came with her everywhere and served her in many capacities. Not only did it carry her papers, but it also functioned as a foot rest and pillow for her during her travels.