She was called Adèle and it was often spelled with an accent Adéle (by grandfather), Adèle (by teacher). Her diary for 1890-92 exists at The Maryland Historical Society as does her certificate from her school the Academy at 27 Cathedral St., Baltimore, dated June 18, 1879, and stating that she received a "Distinguished" rank in her class. (Md. Historical Society, MS. 2525)