Scope and Contents From the Collection: The Lucy Larcom Papers include 2 diaries, Nov. 1859-Aug. 1862, originally begun as an "extended letter" to Esther Humiston. Humiston was a life long confidante until her death in 1861. Many of the entries were marked for inclusion in Daniel Dulany Addison's biography "Lucy Larcom: Life, Letters and Diary" (Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1894.) Within the collection are Larcom's commonplace books from 1859-1867 in which she collected clippings and manuscript excerpts of...

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Barrows wrote details of army life to LL when he went to New Orleans with the Mass. Fourth Regiment in 1862.

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Refers to Miss Brigg's planned trip to Norton, and the preaching of Mr. Phillips.

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Letter from May 25, 1885. Refers to boarding with Miss Carpenter in Bethlehem, NH, in summer.

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Although addressed to Mrs. Crowe the letter refers to being remembered as a friend of Mrs. [Mary Bucklin Davenport] Claflin and laments that she seldom sees her. The letter also mentions “The Thought and the Song,” a Christmas message.

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Letters written to Lucy Larcom's mother. One written with Emeline Larcom (sister)

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Refers to death of Lois Larcom (mother), the new happiness of recipient, and Lucy Larcom's hopes of meeting recipient in Norton.

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Refers to manuscript poem about Chickweed Wintergreen's possible publication in the Portland Transcript. Also discussed is Lucy Larcom's visit to Wheaton Female Seminary to work on Semi-Centennial Sketch; the “home-feeling” alumnae have for Wheaton Female Seminary; and an inquiry about [Mary Bailey] Lincoln [W1864].

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Letter from May 11, 1884. Regarding Robinson’s verse play, probably Captain Mary Miller.

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Regarding the founding of The Rushlight, a Wheaton Female Seminary student publication by Lucy Larcom, and its influence.

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Most written in 1885 refer to the Semicentennial Sketch of Wheaton Female Seminary, written by Lucy Larcom and commissioned by Eliza Baylies Wheaton. Later letters refer to summering with Ellen Carpenter and other friends, writing a sketch about Monticello Seminary, removal of teeth, visits to Norton, and political divisions in Beverly. Many with envelopes with notes written by Eliza Baylies Wheaton.

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Discusses weather of New Hampshire and Beverly MA; mentions social atmosphere of Granite Hills NH "hold[ing] fast the golden mean; to have found the kernal of life"; visits to sick friend E.J. Abbott, and her passing. States her discomfort at rooming in close proxminity to "a man's voice". Discusses birds and nature.

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Letter from August 3, 1886. Requests assistance in placing stepdaughter [Anna M. Boardman, W1885-86].

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Letter from Jan. 2, 1892.Refers to dedication of The Unseen Friend to John Greenleaf Whittier, and to his illness.

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Letter from Nov. 21, 1883. Payment for LL’s poem to appear in Dec. 1883 Atlantic.

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Larcom's apology for poor composition because of distraction of vacation. Verso has list of composition themes in Larcom’s hand.

Scope and Contents From the Collection: The Lucy Larcom Papers include 2 diaries, Nov. 1859-Aug. 1862, originally begun as an "extended letter" to Esther Humiston. Humiston was a life long confidante until her death in 1861. Many of the entries were marked for inclusion in Daniel Dulany Addison's biography "Lucy Larcom: Life, Letters and Diary" (Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1894.) Within the collection are Larcom's commonplace books from 1859-1867 in which she collected clippings and manuscript excerpts of...

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Letter from Nov. 21 1859. Thanks LL for loan, inquires about examinations, refers to her love for LL.

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Letter from April 10, 1884/1885. Mrs. Holmes asks for more time to submit information about her principalship for LL’s Semi-Centennial Sketch of Wheaton.

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Refers to publishing a poem by LL in the Christian Union.

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Request for Larcom's autograph.

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Letter from Mar. 13, 1876.

Scope and Contents From the Collection: The Lucy Larcom Papers include 2 diaries, Nov. 1859-Aug. 1862, originally begun as an "extended letter" to Esther Humiston. Humiston was a life long confidante until her death in 1861. Many of the entries were marked for inclusion in Daniel Dulany Addison's biography "Lucy Larcom: Life, Letters and Diary" (Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1894.) Within the collection are Larcom's commonplace books from 1859-1867 in which she collected clippings and manuscript excerpts of...

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“Prière,” Poem addressed to Larcom.

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Payment for LL’s article “Poems and Carols of Winter,” dated Oct. 26, 1876. See St. Nicholas, v. 4, Dec. 1876.