Famous Instruments in History: Mozart's Fortepiano

Blogger: Amber Lemus

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Public Domain

Today, in our journey to explore the most famous instruments in history, we find a familiar name. The name of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart is so well known that I doubt any of you have NEVER heard of him. But did you know that he had a pet instrument during the most successful phase of his life?

Mozart was a child prodigy when it came to music. By age five, he was already proficient on the piano and violin and even performed before European royalty. Mozart's father, Leopold, was a musician and a teacher who had written a violin textbook that became successful. However, when his young son started composing, and he began to see how talented he was, he just gave up composing his own music altogether. I couldn't help but laugh when I discovered that, as I have a five-year-old who is also talented... not to the level of Mozart, obviously, but I could relate to the feeling of giving up on your own talent and just investing in your child's. 

Although a musical genius, Mozart struggled financially for most of his life.  After he resigned from a low-paying commission at the Salzburg Court, he wandered for some time seeking employment but was largely disappointed. He became so financially desperate that he started to pawn off valuables. He was paid here and there for compositions but had nothing consistent. Finally, his father procured for him a commission as court organist and concertmaster with the Archbishop Colloredo. This appointment paid better, but Mozart was still dissatisfied with his life in Salzburg. 

His employer was very jealous of Mozart's talent and tried to prevent him from performing outside of his establishment. This created tension between Mozart and the Archbishop. 

In 1781, Mozart was summoned to Vienna, where his employer was attending celebrations and wanted his musical servant at his disposal. While there, Mozart was intent on introducing himself to the emperor, still believing that he was meant for more than just a pet composer to an archbishop. 

Eventually, he did make the acquaintance of the Emperor and impressed him. Soon, Mozart was presented with the opportunity to perform before the emperor for a fee that was equal to half his yearly salary with the archbishop. This resulted in a bitter quarrel between Mozart and his employer. He attempted to resign, but was refused. About a month later, permission to resign was finally granted, but in the most insulting way possible, with the archbishop's steward literally kicking him on the way out. 

Mozart's father had sided with his employer during the feud, which put their relationship in a difficult state as well. But Mozart was passionate about his desire to stay in Vienna and to continue as a freelance composer and performer. This was a bold move for Mozart at twenty-five years old, but it was one he would not regret. He began to make a name for himself in Vienna, and seemed much happier there. 

In 1782, Mozart purchased a fortepiano from Anton Walter. Anton was a skilled craftsman who was well-known for his instruments. He is known as the "the most famous Viennese piano maker of his time." Other composers such as Beethoven, Schubert and Haydn also purchased instruments from him. 

Mozart's Walter Fortepiano 
By Bapak Alex - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0

The Walter fortepiano quickly became Mozart's favorite instrument. It was upon this fortepiano that many of his most successful pieces would be composed and played. He often used this instrument when performing. His own father, Leopold, put it this way:

"It is impossible to describe the hustle and bustle. Your brother's pianoforte has been moved at least twelve times from his house to the theatre or to someone else's house."

It is said that the sound from this fortepiano awed and entranced his audience. They marveled at the beautiful sound. 

The two surviving sons of
Wolfgang Amadeus and Constanze Mozart,
Franz and Karl.
by Hans Hansen - Public Domain 

Mozart continued to use this fortepiano until his death in 1791, composing over 50 pieces with this instrument as his partner.


After his death, no one knows for sure where the instrument was housed until Mozart's wife gave the instrument to their oldest son, Karl in 1810. Karl would have been only seven years old when his father passed away and so treasured the piece. In 1856, Karl Mozart donated his father's precious fortepiano to the Cathedral Music Association and Mozarteum in honor of what would have been his father's 100th birthday.

Today, Mozart's fortepiano exhibits in the Mozart family home in Salzburg, where he was born. The home is now a museum, therefore a fitting place for his beloved instrument, even if their life together had been in Vienna.

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Two-time winner of the Christian Indie Award for historical fiction, Amber Lemus inspires hearts through enthralling tales She has a passion for travel, history, books and her Savior. This combination results in what her readers call "historical fiction at its finest".  

She lives near the Ozarks in her "casita" with her prince charming. Between enjoying life as a boy mom, and spinning stories out of soap bubbles, Amber loves to connect with readers and hang out on Goodreads with other bookish peoples.

Amber is a proud member of the American Christian Fiction Writers Association. Visit her online at http://www.amberlemus.com/  and download a FREE story by subscribing to her Newsletter! 

Echoes of the Ancient New Testament Cities: Rome

Matthew James Elliott

Ancient Rome

The ancient city of Rome was located on the Italian peninsula, east of the Tiber River, and was built upon seven hills known as the Septem colles. This Wikipedia page provides insight into the significance of those seven hills. As one of the biggest cities in the world during the early church, it had one of the biggest roles in my newest release, The Hope of Inheritance. In fact, most of the book's second half took place in Rome and its surrounding areas. Researching the city took several months to nail down, and there are a lot of events that took place during the time of the early church. Speaking from a historical standpoint, Rome held power over most of the known world, and it held that power with more strength and fear than any other city I have researched so far for this series. 

One of the elements that I bring to life in my newest release is the subject of how the great city impacted those who were followers of The Way. While it would be awesome to make a Star Wars reference about The Mandalorian here, the term 'followers of The Way' was initially associated with Christians. Rome was pivotal to the spread of Christianity and was visited by several of the early church leaders. The community of believers there was booming with zeal and dedication amid some of the most difficult situations in history that I have ever researched in my quest to connect the scripture and history through my stories of Biblical Fiction. 

Great Fire in Rome

In the beginning, those who were followers of The Way were branded with suspicion, fear, hatred, and even blamed for the great fire that took place in 64 AD. Once the branding took place, these believers faced even more difficult trials. Many of them were arrested on false charges, endured persecution, and even death for what they stood for. When Christians refused to worship the Roman emperor and the gods of Rome, it was seen as a challenge to the imperial authority and a threat to the social order of things that the city stood for. I am not sure how to write this without having to place a warning banner on this post, but the things these people endured for their faith were terrifying. 

When the idea for The Hope of Inheritance came bursting through my imagination, I was quite literally shocked. Writing a book about the persecution believers faced in Rome after the great fire of 64 AD was not something I wanted to do.  I wrote the prologue before my book, The Cyprus Journal, was even an idea, and it was terrifying. I was so taken by what I had written that I just could not get past the letter Luke wrote to Apollos in the prologue.

If you look at the research, Nero was one of the worst emperors of the Roman Empire in history. He violently encouraged his army to chase down the early Christians, and was determined to end the movement. When I had to imagine what the streets of Rome would look like in the aftermath of The Great Fire, I also had to imagine what kind of scenes would grab the attention of readers. When I imagined the suffering people endured, it brought me to tears. It was a dark and painfully accurate scene that I struggled to grasp.

Paul's Prison in Rome

Rome had more of a role in the history of the early church as well. Paul was sent there after the events that took place in Caesarea and preached the message of the way while chained to Roman Soldiers. He brought many into the fold of the ongoing ministry taking place there. Biblical influencers such as Priscilla and Aquilla were originally from the city, but were deported from the city during the early days of the church there under Emperor Claudius around 49 AD. This is mentioned in Acts 18. Five or six years later, Paul sent the letter of Romans there in anticipation of his visit.  While he was released around 61 AD, only a few years after he first arrived, the message he, and others, spoke was spreading faster than the fire that came that I mentioned earlier. 

The early church continued to grow despite these things. In the shadow of the empire, those who followed The Way embraced a faith that flourished through adversity. In 66 AD and 67 AD, after Paul and Peter were martyred for that faith, many of the believers departed the city and returned to Caesarea, which you can read more about here, but some faithfully stayed behind working and ministering in those shadows. When Vespasian, the Roman General, brought on the Flavian Dynasty in 69 AD, the city began to stabilize for a season. After the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem in 70 AD, the next city on this tour, Rome, began to rebuild what was lost. 

Rome’s story in the New Testament is filled with political events and persecution. While some sought to crush the followers of The Way, Christianity became a crucial part of the way of life within the city walls. The unwavering faith of believers ensured the gospel story was spread to the very ends of the earth. There are connections from Rome to several other cities in the known world of that time, but Rome was at the center of it all in one way or another.

~ Biography ~

Matthew James Elliott (M.J. Elliott) is a passionate writer who loves to encourage and inspire others. He served in various ministry roles for over 15 years, which gave him a unique perspective on people and Biblical History. Matthew holds a degree in Biblical Studies from Oklahoma Wesleyan University, with a focus on Pastoral Care, Christian Education, and Worship.

Matthew and his wife, Traci, have three children named Leyla, Caleb, and Hannah, who bring them immense joy and inspiration. As a writer, his goal is to share love, equip others, and edify them for the greater good. He loves connecting any amount of scripture to his stories and uses his knowledge of Biblical History to do so often.

You can find Matthew's works on Amazon, Goodreads, Facebook, BookBub, and His Website. He has written Devotionals, An Episodic Series, Novellas, and even Commentaries for The Gospel Daily.

~ Highlighted Event~

I’ve partnered with faith-based writers across multiple genres to launch The PenWorks of the Word Blog Tour, a collaborative event running throughout October. 

This tour creates space for Christian writers to connect, create, and reflect on how Scripture reveals itself as living and active in our work and to encourage others through a message rooted in Hebrews 4:12 and 10:23–25. Each post invites readers into the spiritual depth behind storytelling, poetry, and personal reflection. 

The goal is to build meaningful relationships, learn from one another, and explore how the Word breathes through our creative expressions. Follow the journey and join the conversation through #PenWorksOfTheWord. I'd love to see you there and on my website. 

BOOK DAY September 2025

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THE DAMSEL’S INTENT

The Quilting Circle (Book 3)

A Sweet Historical Romance Series

By Mary Davis

Can Nicole learn to be enough of a lady to snag the handsome rancher? Nicole Waterby heads down the mountain to fetch herself a husband, not realizing women don’t wear trousers or carry a gun. She has a lot to learn. Rancher Shane Keegan has drifted from one location to another to find a place to belong. When Nicole crosses his path, he wonders if he can have love, but he soon realizes she’s destined for someone better than a saddle tramp. Will love stand a chance while both Nicole and Shane try to be people they’re not?

 

 

BRIDE BY BEGUILEMENT

By Debbie Lynne Costello

Kirsten father’s last will and testament stipulates that she must either marry, lead the plantation into a first year profit, or forfeit it to her uncle. Thefts are hurting the profit and marriage is proving no easy option. Every suitor seems more enamored with the land than with her. Silas’s last year at veterinary school ends abruptly when he is called home to care for his young orphaned sisters. Troubles compound when he finds an insurmountable lien on the family home and an unscrupulous banker is calling in the loan. How will the two overcome pride and distrust to find real happiness?

 

 

CRAZY ABOUT CAIT

By Nancy J. Farrier

Cait Sullivan can’t believe her father had the temerity to hire Jonas Hall to take over her job—training their famed horses. Cait understands the importance of selling their horses to offset the cattle loss during the drought, but to hire Jonas after the way he broke her sister’s heart? That’s wrong. Jonas has to hide the fact he’s always loved Cait, and that he’s asked her father’s permission to win her hand in marriage. Now he must convince the fiery-tempered lass he isn’t the villain she thinks he is, and she is the bride God has for him.

 

 

LOVE IN BLOOM

By Suzanne Norquist, Kathleen E. Kovach, Mary Davis et al.

Four Bachelors Find Their Happily Ever After With This Bouquet of Brides.

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“Periwinkle in the Park” (1910, Colorado) by Kathleen Kovach

A female hiking guide runs into conflict with a mountain man who is determined to keep the government off his land.

“Holly & Ivy” (1890, Washington State) by Mary Davis

A young woman accompanies her impetuous younger sister across the country to be a mail-order bride and loses her heart to a gallant stranger.

 

 

TITANIC: LEGACY OF BETRAYAL

A Time-Slip Novel

By Kathleen E. Kovach, et al.

A secret. A key. Much was buried on the Titanic, but now it's time for resurrection. Follow two intertwining stories a century apart. 1912 - Matriarch Olive Stanford protects a secret after boarding the Titanic that must go to her grave. 2012 - Portland real estate agent Ember Keaton-Jones receives the key that will unlock the mystery of her past... and her distrusting heart. Review: “I told my wife to move this book to the top of her reading list... This titanic story is more interesting than the one told in the Titanic movie... She will absolutely love it.”

 

 

UNEXPECTED

Hearts on Display Book Two

By Kimberly Keagan

Zella Capp has built her life on independence and a carefully guarded secret. When she’s offered the chance to lead an ambitious project, she’s thrust into the world of Philadelphia’s high society, where every glance is a test, and every word could be a weapon. As she juggles chaotic production deadlines, she finds herself drawn to Bert Walraven, a guarded executive whose recent brush with danger has left him more protective than ever. When sabotage endangers Zella’s hard-won success, she and Bert must confront the pasts they’ve fought to bury. Will they risk everything for a love that’s real?

 

 

EL JIREH - THE GOD WHO PROVIDES

Compiled by Living Parables of Central Florida

Mary Dodge Allen, contributor

In A Mother’s Desperate Prayer, Mary Dodge Allen shares her struggle with guilt and despair after her son is badly burned in a kitchen accident. When we are at the end of all we have, El Jireh shows His hand. God doesn’t always give us what we want or when we want it, but He perfectly provides all we need at the right time. The stories, poems, devotions, and essays in this collection demonstrate the various and mysterious ways God is El Jireh—the God who provides—to His children.

 

 

THE SONGBIRD AND THE SURVEYOR

By Denise Farnsworth

Genevieve Gillbard knows she's no longer safe in the rough-and-tumble gold rush town when she overhears her controlling guardian's plot to steal gold from a local mine owner. It takes every ounce of her courage to escape, and now she'll do anything to keep herself safe, even accept a temporary marriage of convenience from a man who clearly wants nothing more than his independence. Even then, she fears the sham marriage might not be enough to keep her safe from her guardian's long reach. PRE-ORDER.

 

 

EVEN IF I PERISH

By Terrie Todd

Based on a miraculous true story of courage in the face of impossible odds.

“If I perish, I perish.” A sermon based on Queen Esther’s famous words spurs music teacher Mary Cornish to action. She volunteers to escort a group of 15 girls from England to Canada as part of Britain’s World War II child evacuation program. All is well aboard the SS City of Benares until September 17, 1940. With a storm brewing in the North Atlantic, a German U-boat releases its torpedo and breaches the ship’s hull. Do the Nazis know ninety children are on board?

Releases November 5. Pre-Order Discount 

 

 

A PINK LADY THANKSGIVING

By Donna Schlachter

Kate McBride settles into life in Oregon City, Oregon in November 1879, while furthering her dream to solve mysteries. Her first case: find a missing woman. But when somebody seems intent on stopping her, she and Tom must join forces to reveal who is trying to stop them.

 

 

OBEDIENT UNTO DEATH

By Liisa Eyerly

Winner of Eric Hoffer's First Horizon Award, Obedient Unto Death launches the thrilling Secrets of Ephesus mystery series, weaving a captivating Christian twist into the heart of the first-century Roman Empire. When a scribe is murdered during an illicit Christian gathering, an innocent bishop is imprisoned. Sabina, a fearless believer, navigates a treacherous world of deceit and betrayal to save him. With time running out and his execution looming, she risks everything to uncover the truth—before the fragile Christian community is torn apart forever. Will Sabina's courage and faith be enough to stop the injustice before it's too late?

 

 

A LESSON IN LOVE

By Linda Shenton Matchett

He thinks he’s too old. She thinks she’s too young. Can these teachers learn that love defies all boundaries? Born and raised in London, Isobel Turvine knows nothing about farming, but after the students in her school evacuate during Operation Pied Piper, she’s left with little to do. Her friend talks her into joining the Women’s Land Army, and she finds herself working the land at a manor home in Yorkshire that’s been converted to a boys’ school. A teacher at heart, she is drawn to the lads, but the handsome yet stiff-necked headmaster wants her to stick to farming.

 

 

CHERISHING HER HEART

By Cindy Ervin Huff

After being falsely imprisoned in an asylum, Susan escapes and assumes the identity of a simple valet’s daughter. Once she starts a new life in Kansas, she vows to never be under a man’s thumb again. But Monty’s presence makes her heart race, and his care and kindness under different circumstances might win her heart.When her ex-husband puts a bounty on her head for her return, Monty steps up to help. Can she trust this handsome rancher to protect her and not control her?

 

 

WALTZ WITH DESTINY

By Catherine Ulrich Brakefield

Waltz into the Big Band Era and the splendors of Detroit's ballrooms with Esther (McConnell) Meir as a story-book romance swirls into a rendezvous with destiny. "…Waltz with Destiny is the crown jewel of the Destiny Series!... You won't want to put this one down!" Kathy R.

 

 

JOURNEY OF THE HEART

By Johnnie Alexander

To her neighbors, Charity Sinclair is the charming daughter of a small-town Ohio postmaster. But behind her smile lies a dangerous secret: she’s an abolitionist aiding the Underground Railroad and writing fiery pamphlets under a false name. Architect Tavish Dunbar is commissioned to redesign the post office, but his plans are thwarted by the cagey postmaster and his beguiling daughter. As Tavish and Charity are drawn into the perilous escape of a fugitive slave, they’re forced into an uneasy alliance. Pursued along the Ohio-Erie Canal, they must risk everything for justice, freedom—and a love neither expected to find.

 

 

TEXAS FORSAKEN

By Sherry Shindelar

Maggie Logan (Eyes-Like-Sky) lost everything when a raid tore her from her family. She adapted—marrying a Comanche and rebuilding her life. But the U.S. Cavalry destroys that life. Forced into a world she wants nothing to do with, Eyes-Like-Sky’s only hope may be an engagement to the man who killed her husband. Plagued by guilt, Captain Garret Ramsey seeks redemption by taking responsibility for the woman he widowed and her baby. Though he is determined to do whatever it takes to protect them, is he willing to risk everything for a woman whose heart is buried in a grave?

 

I'll Be Seeing You

 

This is going to be a different sort of post than what you usually read here at Heroes, Heroines, and History. It'll be my last post on the blog (unless I stop by for a visit), so I want to leave everyone with some nostalgia and a song.

Authors often mention particular songs in their stories to help create the feeling of the time when the story is set. In my novel Season of My Enemy (2022), farm workers--including German prisoners of war--sang along to Don't Fence Me In while they worked the Wisconsin harvest. It suited the story so well, I couldn't resist, expressing the desire for freedom and peace while showing a camaraderie among the workers even during war.

We're probably all familiar with the swoony number I'll Be Seeing You, another  song written about missing a loved one across space and time. It's an historically popular song written in 1938 by lyricist Irving Kahal with music by Sammy Fain, and was first recorded by Dick Todd on the Bluebird music label. But the haunting melody and simple yet heartfelt lyrics have been picked up by a myriad of singers through the decades. The song still finds its way into current popular culture with fresh performances and in film. 

The tune became a WWII wartime hit when it was crooned by Bing Crosby, making it's way to number one on the charts in 1944. It's popularity continued with renditions by Frank Sinatra and Tommy Dorsey, Jimmy Durante, Dinah Shore, and even Barbara Streisand. 

While probably not as popular as some of the other recordings by artists like the above or Billie Holiday or Peggy Lee, I particularly like this smooth 1959 version by Tommy Sands:

Never seeming to grow old, I'll Be Seeing You was used in various films also, a couple popular ones being The Notebook and, surprisingly, Deadpool and Wolverine. One movie even carried the title. At the height of the song's popularity in 1944, I'll Be Seeing You--the film--starred Ginger Rogers, Joseph Cotton, and a teenage Shirley Temple. Add it to your list of classics to watch. You'll be glad you did.

Anyway, why am I writing today about this perennially popular piece of culture? After all, there are hundreds, maybe thousands of songs that have stood the test of time or suggest certain periods specifically. Glad you asked! 

The tune began to play through my mind as I reflected on the many posts I've written and the historical treasure trove I discovered along the way here on the HHH blog. I've covered topics ranging from the preservation of historic barns to the adventuresome history of the fur traders and voyageurs of the Great Lakes; and from Wisconsin's prisoner of war camps to the stories that inspired many of our favorite hymns. There are dozens of topics I've written about in between these. I always enjoyed finding tidbits of wonder in these historical posts, and the research for these posts continues to feed my imagination and my stories.

Research is fun for an historical author. Just last week, I took a road trip to delve deeper into the setting of my fall 2026 release, Cinder Smudged, a 1930s realistic retelling of Cinderella. I can almost imagine my heroine humming this tune (if only it had been written by then).

This is the main reason why I am stepping back from writing for HHH. With writing and family life (I'm now a grandma to TWENTY, twelve girls, eight boys!), I've simply had to make decisions about what to set aside. I'm also trying some new ventures, like reviving my YouTube channel. Besides that, I'm soon to release a new 2-story compilation called A Haven for Love, I'm making edits to a Revolutionary War story, and The Girl from Tomorrow's Town will release next spring from Barbour's Enduring Hope series. 

All told, I have four books scheduled for release over the next fourteen months! So, yes, of course, I'll continue to write fiction as long as God gives me the opportunity.

I hope you'll stop by my channel, visit me on social media, and follow along with all of my adventures and updates in my newsletter, which you can sign up for on my site. But for now. . .

I'll Be Seeing You,

Here, There, or In the Air,

Naomi

www.naomimusch.com

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On This Day in 1839…Frances Willard by Donna Schlachter

Frances Willard as a young woman -- Wikipedia

This month, our highlighted person from history is Frances Elizabeth Caroline Willard. Born on this day in 1839, she carried a heavy legacy in her names. Her sister, Elizabeth Caroline, had died the previous year, and her parents bestowed not one but two middle names on the wee girl. She was also named after British novelist Frances (Fanny) Burney, as well as the American poet, Frances Osgood.

Frances Willard had an older brother, Oliver, and a younger sister, Mary. Their father was a farmer, naturalist, and legislator, and her mother was a schoolteacher, meaning that the family was never wealthy, although they weren’t considered destitute, either.

When Frances was two, her family moved to Oberlin, Ohio, so her father could study for the ministry, but by the time she was around seven, her father’s health had taken a turn for the worse. They moved that same year to Janesville, Wisconsin, where they joined the Methodist church, and Frances and her sister attended school. Their final move came when Frances was 19, when they moved to Evanston, Illinois. Her father, his health now recovered, became a banker, finally assuring the family’s stability, both in terms of location and finances.

After graduating from the North Western Female College, Frances held various teaching positions, following in her mother’s footsteps. At the age of 32, she was promoted to president of the brand new Evanston College for Ladies, and when that school became the Women’s College of Northwestern University two years later, she was named the first Dean of Women. However, she left this position the following year after breaking off her engagement with the university’s president.

That same year, she discovered her true calling in the women’s temperance movement, participating in the founding convention where she was elected secretary. In 1876, she became head of their Publications Department, and focused her energies on publishing and building the readership of the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union (WCTU) weekly newspaper.

Frances ran for president of the national WCTU and won in 1879, holding that post until her death in 1898. Her tireless efforts for the temperance cause included a 50-day speaking tour in 1874. She traveled an average of 30,000 miles a year and presented an average of 400 lectures for the next 10 years.

As president for the WCTU, Frances also lobbied for women’s suffrage. She believed that empowering women with the right to vote would allow women to fulfill their potential as the companions and counselors of men, rather than simply an incumbrance or a toy.

Frances learning to ride a bike -- from Wikipedia

 

She also became interested in the effect of the international drug trade on homes and families, and took roles in the National Council of Women, serving as president from 1888 to 1890. At the same time, she expanded her role in the World WCTU, again serving as president.

Frances, 1890-1898 -- from Wikipedia

 

Frances passed away at the age of 59 after contracting influenza while preparing to sail for England and France. However, she has not been forgotten.

Frances Willard's and her mother's grave -- from Wikipedia

 

Some of her achievements and legacies: 

•  Supported kindergarten education
•  Supported federally-funded training for teachers
•  Instrumental in the passage of the 18th and 19th Amendments
•  First woman included in Statuary Hall in the United States Capitol
•  Commemorated on a US Postage stamp
•  Inducted into the National Women’s Hall of Fame
•  Her home has become the headquarters for the WCTU as well as a museum, and is listed on the National Historic Landmark registry
•  A number of schools in the US have been named after her, as well as a street in Chico, California, and a hospital in Chicago
•  Willard Hall at Oklahoma State University, first built as a women’s dormitory, now serves as the home of the College of Education

Frances Willard statue

US Postage stamp 1940 -- National Postal Museum 

About Donna: 

 

A hybrid author, Donna writes squeaky clean historical and contemporary suspense. She has been published more than 60 times in books; is a member of several writers' groups; facilitates a critique group; teaches writing classes; and judges in writing contests. She loves history and research, traveling extensively for both, and is an avid oil painter. She is taking all the information she’s learned along the way about the writing and publishing process, and is coaching committed writers eager to tell their story.



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Resources:

https://postalmuseum.si.edu/exhibition/women-on-stamps-part-2-education-enriching-lives/frances-elizabeth-willard

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