Elmira College was founded in 1855.
Olivia Langdon Clemens, wife of Samuel Clemens (Mark Twain) was a member of the Class of 1864.
There is a deep connection between Mark Twain and Elmira, NY.
Elmira College is slightly older than the much larger Cornell University in nearby Ithaca, NY.
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now Hamilton Hall - was the Elmira College Library originally
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First view of the Mark Twain study (gazebo)
front
side
Back showing single chimney - originally there were 2 chimneys
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Samel Clemens (Mark Twain) in the study - - The study in original location and with 2 chimneys
Samuel Clemens wife had 2 chimneys put in to vent Sam's cigar smoke. She later found a single one worked better.
Handwriting sample - Clemens copying a story narrated to him.
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Elmira, NY - City Hall and Police Station
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update - 12 August 2017
to Vacations and Travels Index page.
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