Evangeline Haynes [1890-1900]
Descriptive Object
Identifier:
OBJ.O.1981.46
Description
Photo with "Evangeline Haynes, Teacher OTHS, French, History" written on back and "Excel Studio" embossed on matting. Evangeline Mabel Haynes (1858-1953) was either born in Old Town or came to Old Town at a very young age (the 1860 census has her already living there). In the 1890s and early 1900s she was teacher of French and History (and occasionally Botany) at the Old Town High School, while taking Summer classes at the State College. Bussell might have been one of her students during that period. In 1912, Haynes moved in with her brother Harold who was an Universalist minister in Mount Vernon, NY and retired from teaching. She died in Binghamton, NY, where she is also buried. Photo made in the late 19th century (based on sleeves and hairdo). No further information could be found about the Excel Studio.