Memorandum Collection
Memorandum: A Timeless Tool of Record-Keeping and Remembrance From Chung Ling Soo's secret magic tricks jotted down in the back fin of a '50s Eldorado
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Memorandum: A Timeless Tool of Record-Keeping and Remembrance From Chung Ling Soo's secret magic tricks jotted down in the back fin of a '50s Eldorado, to the intricate sketch of a vitella marina in a 17th-century memorandum book (Egerton MS 1635 f. 53r), the power of recording information has endured through the ages. Alfred Beer of Bristol, a ladder manufacturer, meticulously documented his business transactions on stationery bearing his logo. Meanwhile, the Tichborne Case, a notorious English legal dispute, left behind a trail of facsimiles of letters and memoranda, now preserved for history. The telephone and notes exchanged between friends and family have replaced the quill and parchment, yet the essence remains the same. The nosegay and memo book seller in Paul Sandby's 1760 print, "Cries of London," offered a tangible reminder of the importance of memory. Edmond Stone, the Titanic's steward, carried essential documents and mementos in his possession, while Bret Harte's "Uncle Jim and Uncle Billy" depicted the sentimental value of a memorandum book. Whether it's a Ladies Own Memorandum Book or a simple list of school fees, the memorandum continues to serve as a bridge between the past and the present, connecting us to the stories and memories that shape our lives.