[DIARY] [MEXICO] [MUSIC] SCRAPBOOK OF A MUSICAL EDUCATION

9" x 7 ¼" x ¾" faux half leather binding with dark blue marbled covers. 46 numbered leaves of lined paper. First 15 leaves are full of scrapbook material assembled by Hélène Charpenel or another close family member. Inserted are 2 pamphlets – "Friends from BookLand" presented by the American School, 1943 and Commencement Exercises of the American School, 1947. ~~Helene glued items relating to her family and origins. It opens with the marriage of her parents, Edouard Charpenel and Marie Louise Eyssautier, in 1928 and includes her birth announcement and articles about her father’s work as the Director of the Bank of London and Mexico. Also included are her childhood love notes to her mother in English, a 10 pesos bill, school photos, and numerous clipping and event programs related to she and her little brother Eddy’s musical education and accomplishments. They both attended the Rodriguez Vizcarra Academy and were featured in the newspaper and performed in concerts at the age of 6 and 4, respectively. She signed and dated piece of handwritten, sheet music in her child-like hand – possibly an original composition. ~~Louise Helene Virginie Charpenel married Gilbert Whitehouse and moved to the United States. While she didn’t pursue a musical career, this volume preserves her talent. Spanish language. Good.~. …