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Correspondence, 1821-1959, undated

 Series
Identifier: M112.1

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Series Description:

Contains two subseries: Henry Wadsworth Longfellow letters and Other correspondence. Consists mostly of letters by Longfellow to family, friends, and other writers. It covers all periods of the poet's life, but is most extensive after he retired from Harvard in 1854 to concentrate on his writing. There are also a great many letters after Longfellow's death from researchers and authors, most notably Jacob C. Chamberlain, the editor of the Longfellow bibliography of first editions. Organized chronologically, with a chronological list of correspondents at the beginning of Box 1.

Dates

  • Creation: 1821-1995, undated
  • Creation: Majority of material found within 1821 - 1909

Creator

Access Restrictions:

Use of original correspondence in sub-series M112.1.1 is restricted, with exceptions determined on an individual basis.

Extent

0.5 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Arrangement:

Arranged chronologically.

Copies:

Photocopies of restricted originals are provided for patron use.

Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the George J. Mitchell Department of Special Collections & Archives, Bowdoin College Library, Brunswick, Maine 04011 Repository

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