Bible pages
Frieda Gillette had a habit of writing annotations in her Bible. The notes themselves are very reminiscent of the types of reflections she wrote in her notebooks; they often highlight key ideas, trace themes across scripture, or draw connections between different passages. In a particular passage in Lamentations, she writes about connections to Psalms, the Davidic throne, idolatry, and more. What stands out is not only what she notes, but how she reads the text as interconnected, constantly linking one part of the Bible to another rather than treating each book in isolation. It aligns well with her history background; the goal is always to understand the full picture. What influences what, who impacts who, how does it all come together to tell one, big, complete story?
In addition to her notes, there were several items preserved between the pages, including the bookmark shown here, a small crocheted cross, a postcard, and various loose pieces of paper. There is not much significance to them beyond the fact that she kept them inside her Bible, which I think speaks for itself.