Writings, 1854-1897
Scope and Contents
Susan Hayes Ward's collection includes poems, songs and papers. Her Christmas greeting entitled “The Royal Guest” and the song “Fair Wheaton for the 75th Anniversary” are both part of Susan Ward's collection. Poems written by Susan for A Wheaton Month are: “First Day;” “Fifth Day;” “Seventeenth Day;” “Twentieth Day;” and “Twenty-sixth Day.” Also parts of her collection are sections from Susan’s copy book, 1854-57 and a copy of the winter term role book, 1854-55. Biographical information on Susan Hayes Ward is included in Lesley Lee Francis's Robert Frost and his Editors: Susan Hayes Ward, which was presented at the Philological Association of the Carolinas, 1984 as well as Lesley Lee Francis's “Robert Frost and Susan Hayes Ward,” from the Massachusetts Review, 1985.
Dates
- Creation: 1854-1897
Creator
- From the Collection: Susan Hayes, 1838-1924 Ward (Attended Wheaton 1853-1855) (Author, Person)
Access Restrictions
No restrictions. Open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 0.2 Cubic Feet
Language of Materials
English
Repository Details
Part of the Marion B. Gebbie Archives and Special Collections Repository