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Bayside Transcriptions

Name: Bayside Transcriptions
Address: Onancock, VA, US
Telephone: +17573879956

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Handwritten document transcription & research services. Retail stationery shop at Historic Onancock School, Studio 101.

skills, I’ve gained several years’ experience working hands-on with genealogical, government, and special collections records. I am excited for the opportunity to serve both individuals and organizations in helping to further research, writing and document processing projects of all kinds.

02/07/2026

We are grateful that Manuscript Studio did not suffer damage from the recent fire at the Historic Onancock School.
Yet, due to the ongoing restoration efforts, our stationery shop is closed to in-person business for several weeks at least.

We are continuing transcription services and bookbinding work, so please reach out if you are interested in such.

Also, we’re happy to schedule appointments via video chat for anyone wishing to shop stationery items. We’ll schedule local pick-up arrangements or ship purchased items.
Call Stephanie (757-387-9956) to make an appointment.

Our Spring Manuscript Quarterly subscription box will be available, as scheduled, the week of March 1.
Visit our website (manuscript-studio.com) or email us ([email protected]) for details.

12/06/2025

Bayside Transcriptions is now Manuscript Studio! We've updated our name to better reflect what we do and who we are. It's all about the handwritten word - from transcription of handwritten documents and researching historical records, to promoting letter writing through our retail stationery shop.

Manuscript Studio is here to help preserve handwritten records of the past and keep the letter-writing tradition alive. We are also learning the craft of hand bookbinding and offer many styles of handmade books in our stationery shop at Historic Onancock School, Studio 101.

Please note that we have a new email address and website: [email protected] and manuscript-studio.com

We're now open Wed-Fri 10am-4pm and Saturday 10am-2pm. See you soon at Manuscript Studio!

08/07/2025

Come see us and connect in person! We have made the decision to focus on real-world relationships, connecting with customers, neighbors, and fellow businesses without the social media platforms. So, while you won't see any more posts from us here, we invite you to visit us in-person or connect with us through our website to see updates and product photos.

We are open year-round in Studio 101 in the Historic Onancock School.

Wed-Fri 11am-4pm and Sat 10am-2pm, plus the special events hosted by HOS: monthly Wine Wednesdays 5pm-7pm on the first Wednesday of every month, the Artisans Guild Tour in November, and Holiday Markets in December.

07/23/2025

We're out of town for a few days, so the stationery shop will be closed Wednesday and Thursday. We'll be open on Friday 1pm-4pm and Saturday 10am-2pm.

07/18/2025

"What's in the press?"

This week we're working on multiple, handmade creations. Today our latest tear-off memo pads should be coming out and placed on the shelf. These 3.5x5.5-inch pads feature a sturdy backboard and Japanese chiyogami cover.

Yesterday the covers for the pamphlet-style, hand-stitched notebooks were added to the press. Soon, we'll cut the interior paper and bind it all together with elegant hand stitching.

Check back again to find out "what's in the press" next!

07/02/2025

Did you know today is Halfway Day? We're halfway through 2025 already. How did that happen?! If you're looking for some tools to help you stay organized for the second half of the year, come see us in Studio 101

We have handbound address books made right here in the studio; plus, undated planners & memo notebooks from ; and organizer pouches & Bible study journals from

06/30/2025

New Italian stationery from now in the studio! Letter writing paper, plus flat and folded notecards, with delicate gold-accented designs and embossing.

Manuscript Stationery will be open this week:
Wed-Thurs 11am-4pm and Sat 10am-2pm.
We'll also be open for Wine Wednesday 5pm-7pm and the Ice Cream Social on Thursday 5:30pm-7:30pm.
We will likely be closed for the 4th.

06/03/2025

Wednesday hours at Manuscript Stationery are a bit different this week since we'll be open late to participate in Wine Wednesday.

Be sure to come see all the beautiful artwork from the Blooms & Brushes plein air event, plus is unveiling their Summer Show in the main gallery. Then come by Studio 101 and check out our stationery goodies!

05/31/2025

Ready or not, here it comes! The Summer edition of Manuscript Quarterly releases next week 🎉 Our newest subscription box is getting packed and final details added. You can sign up anytime by contacting us through email, phone, or coming by the studio at Historic Onancock School.

✒️ Assortment of fine letter writing papers, luxurious notecards, plus a special item handmade in our studio

✒️ Cost is $45 per quarter (plus $10 shipping, unless using our pickup option). Discounts if you sign up for an annual subscription.

✒️ Slow down, breathe deeply, enjoy the feel of the paper under your hand, and then start reconnecting with your loved ones by sending a good old-fashioned letter.

Studio hours: Wed-Fri 11am-4pm, Sat 10am-2pm
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 757-387-9956

05/25/2025

In honor of our military heroes who gave their lives for our protection and freedom. Their courage, service, and selfless sacrifice will always be remembered. 🇺🇸

Photo credit: Arlington National Cemetery, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

05/24/2025

New notebooks are in the making for the stationery shop! These single-signature booklets are handmade with lightly textured interior paper and beautiful decorative covers featuring Japanese chiyogami and Nepalese lokta papers. We're hand stitching them with colorful embroidery floss for that special finishing touch. Stop by next week to see them in person at the studio.

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Onancock, VA

Opening Hours

Wednesday	10am - 4pm
Thursday	10am - 4pm
Friday	10am - 4pm
Saturday	10am - 2pm

Telephone

+17573879956

Website

https://manuscript-studio.com/

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Background

Bayside Transcriptions is owned and operated by Stephanie Smith, based on the Eastern Shore of Virginia and available to serve customers locally and anywhere in the world as a remote service. My work and volunteer experiences over the past decade have included various administrative positions in a state archives, public and church libraries, and an independent bookshop. In addition to secretarial skills, I’ve gained several years’ experience working hands-on with genealogical, government, and special collections records. I am excited for the opportunity to serve both individuals and organizations in helping to further research, writing and document processing projects of all kinds.