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HWL to [C.S. Francis], Cambridge. 1867 Jun 4 [3 p.]

 File — Box: 1 Vault, Folder: 39
Identifier: M112.1.1

Series Description:

From the Series:

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

Conditions Governing Access

Original letters restricted. Photocopies provided for patron use.

Extent

From the Series: 0.5 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

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

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