Bianchi, Martha Dickinson, 1866-1943

Martha Dickinson Bianchi (1866-1943) was the niece of Emily Dickinson (1830-1886), and daughter of William Austin Dickinson (1829-1895) and Susan Huntington Dickinson (1830-1913). As the sole surviving member of the Dickinson family, she edited several collections of Emily Dickinson's work, and wrote two Dickinson biographies. A poet in her own right, Bianchi published several volumes of her own work as well.

From the description of Martha Dickinson Bianchi correspondence concerning publication of the poetry of Emily Dickinson, 1881-1943 (inclusive), 1925-1937 (bulk). (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 612850777

From the description of Martha Dickinson Bianchi papers, 1847-1944 (inclusive), 1923-1937 (bulk). (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 612848107

From the guide to the Martha Dickinson Bianchi papers, 1847-1944 (inclusive), 1923-1937 (bulk)., (Houghton Library, Harvard College Library, Harvard University)

Bianchi was the niece of poet Emily Dickinson.

From the description of Martha Dickinson Bianchi letter : to Frederick C. Prescott, 1929 May 6. (Cornell University Library). WorldCat record id: 63936609

Bianchi was an American poet and novelist. She was the niece of Emily Dickinson and edited her poems and letters. Frothingham was a lawyer in New York.

From the description of Letters to Theodore Longfellow Frothingham, 1888-1921. (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 122590154

From the guide to the Letters to Theodore Longfellow Frothingham, 1888-1921., (Houghton Library, Harvard College Library, Harvard University)

Martha Dickinson Bianchi (1866-1943) was the niece of American poet, Emily Dickinson (1830-1886), and daughter of William Austin Dickinson (1829-1895) and Susan Huntington Dickinson (1830-1913). As the sole surviving member of the Dickinson family, she edited several collections of Emily Dickinson's work, and wrote two Dickinson biographies. A poet in her own right, Bianchi published several volumes of her own work as well.

From the guide to the Martha Dickinson Bianchi correspondence concerning publication of the poetry of the American poet, Emily Dickinson:, 1881-1943 (inclusive), 1925-1937 (bulk)., (Houghton Library, Harvard College Library, Harvard UniFversity)

Author of Russian Lyrics; Emily Dickinson Face to Face; and other poems and stories. Niece of Emily Dickinson and daughter of William Austin and Susan Dickinson. Married Count Alexander Emmanuel Bianchi about whose real identity many questions have been raised.

From the description of Papers, [ca. 1834-1980]. (Brown University). WorldCat record id: 122493122

Martha Dickinson Bianchi is the author of Russian Lyrics, Emily Dickinson Face to Face, and many other poems and stories. She is the niece of Emily Dickinson and daughter of William Austin and Susan Dickinson. Martha married Count Alexander Emmanuel Bianchi (about whose real identity many questions have been raised) in 1903, then divorced him in 1920. Martha’s brothers, Thomas Gilbert Dickinson and Edward Austin Dickinson died at the ages of 7 and 37, respectively, leaving Martha as heir to the family estate and Emily Dickinson’s legacy. Alfred and Mary Hampson were Martha’s friends, co-authors, and heirs, and much of their material is included in this collection. Mary Hampson is the granddaughter of Charles K. Landis who founded Vineland, New Jersey in the nineteenth century as a utopia. There is some material related to Vineland in the collection. More information about the Dickinsons, Bianchis, and Hampsons, as well as some history about the collection, can be found at Treasures of the Evergreens .

From the guide to the Martha Dickinson Bianchi papers, Bianchi (Martha Dickinson) papers, 1834-1980, (Brown University Library Special Collections)