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Mary Johnson Bailey Lincoln (Class of 1864)

 Person

biographical statement

After graduating from Wheaton in 1864, Mary taught at a Vermont country school for a year before marrying David A. Lincoln. They moved to Boston, but when David’s health failed, Mary worked for neighbors as a domestic. In 1879, the Boston Cooking School was established and Mary was recommended to teach there, which she did until 1885. Her first book, Mrs. Lincoln’s Cookbook was published in 1884. From 1885 to 1889 she taught at Lasell Seminary in Auburndale, MA, and she gathered material for her Boston School Kitchen Textbook (1887), which appeared in many editions until Fannie Farmer took over publication. Among many other titles, Mary published Peerless Cookbook (1886); Carving and Serving (1887); and Frozen Dainties (1902). In 1894 she began a ten year association with American Kitchen Magazine. She was also active with the New England Women’s Press Association. In addition to writing, Mary also lectured extensively after the death of her husband.

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Mary J. Bailey Lincoln (Mary Johnson Bailey) Biographical Information

 Collection
Identifier: SMC-016
Abstract

Mary J. Lincoln's biographical information includes various biographies, family newsletters, and information about her relatives Jane Eliza Woodbury and Mary E. Bailey.

Dates: 1838-1996; 1982 - 1996