Smith, Elizabeth Oakes Prince, 1806-1893

Elizabeth Oakes Smith was a notably intelligent, talented, and accomplished 19th century American author. She first published poems in her husband's newspapers, began to write in earnest to alleviate financial concerns, and produced a remarkably capable and diverse body of work including poetry, essays, children's stories, novels, and non-fiction. She became one of the first women lecturers, speaking on women's rights and abolition. She was well-connected and well-respected by her peers, and maintained extensive friendships with literary figures of her day.

From the description of Elizabeth Oakes Smith note, ca. 1850?. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 56342091

Elizabeth Oakes Prince Smith (1806-1893) was an author, lyceum lecturer and early activist on behalf of women's rights. Her writings included novels, poetry, children's books, plays, essays, stories, and articles for newspapers and magazines. She was active in the women's rights movement and in 1848 attended the Women's Rights Convention in Seneca Falls, N.Y. She was one of the first female lecturers on the lyceum circuit. Her husband, Seba Smith, was a newspaper editor and writer.

From the guide to the Elizabeth Oakes Prince Smith papers, ca. 1834-1893, 1849-1891, (The New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division.)

American author, reformer, lecturer.

From the description of Papers of Elizabeth Oakes Prince Smith, 1843-1883. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 31448308

American poet, author, reformer, and suffragist; b. in North Yarmouth, Me.; lived in Blue Point, N.Y., Beaufort, N.C., and elsewhere; wife of Seba Smith, editor of the Portland, Me., newspaper The Argus.

From the description of Elizabeth Oakes Prince Smith autobiography, 1806-1893. (Maine Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 176876627

From the description of Elizabeth Oakes Prince Smith papers, 1806-1893. (Maine Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 176874853

Elizabeth Oakes Prince Smith was an author, lecturer, and reformer. For biographical information, see Notable American Women, 1607-1950 (1971).

From the description of Papers, 1852, n.d. (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 232007447

Author, lecturer, and reformer.

From the description of Elizabeth Oakes Prince Smith correspondence, 1875 August 30. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70980472

Author, lecturer, and reformer; wife of humorist Seba Smith.

From the description of Papers of Elizabeth Oakes Prince Smith [manuscript], 1823-1894. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647896546

Elizabeth Oakes Prince Smith (1806-1893) was an author, lyceum lecturer and early activist on behalf of women's rights.

Her writings included novels, poetry, children's books, plays, essays, stories, and articles for newspapers and magazines. She was active in the women's rights movement and in 1848 attended the Women's Rights Convention in Seneca Falls, N.Y. She was one of the first female lecturers on the lyceum circuit. Her husband, Seba Smith, was a newspaper editor and writer.

From the description of Elizabeth Oakes Prince Smith papers, ca. 1834-1893, bulk (1849-1891). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122517550