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Greenwood, Grace, 1823-1904. Papers of Grace Greenwood, 1844-1903.

Title: Papers of Grace Greenwood, 1844-1903.

The collection contains six poems, a story and an essay; photographs; and correspondence. Three of the poems are variations on "Sweet Juliet in her balcony ..." Another is a tribute to George Peabody. There are also two fragments of chapter one of "Effie Mather," and an essay on Washington, D.C., before and during the Civil War. In correspondence Greenwood discusses her literary work including her reminiscences and Washington recollections; publication matters; health, a literary tribute to her; her family, particularly her mother; and a proposed biographical sketch by Gilson Willets. She also mentions the asthmatic results of gardening, possible art purchases, a memorial to her father Dr. Thaddeus Clarke, a Dickens autograph, Fanny Fern, autograph collecting, finances, and friends. There are brief references to Louis A. Godey, G.P.A. Healy, Henry Holt and Charles Warren Stoddard. In addition there are brief notes of introduction and recommendation, an invitation acceptance, replies to autograph seekers, and one letter from Leander K. Lippincott accepting an invitation.

ArchivalResource: 40 items.

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