Anna Cora Ritchie collection 1856-1860 Ritchie, Anna Cora

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Anna Cora Ritchie collection 1856-1860 Ritchie, Anna Cora

In the 1850s, Anna Cora Ritchie, a writer and actress, became involved in the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association, whose mission was (and is) to preserve the home of George Washington. This collection includes incoming correspondence related to fundraising activities for the Association and letters from friends in her theatrical and literary circles.

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SNAC Resource ID: 6392574

William L. Clements Library

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Mount Vernon Ladies' Association of the Union

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The Mount Vernon Ladies' Association of the Union was founded in 1853 by Ann Pamela Cunningham. The purpose of the Association was to purchase Mount Vernon, the home of George Washington, in order to restore the property and open the grounds to visitors and admirers who desired to see Washington's house and tomb. Ann Pamela Cunningham became interested in the preservation of Mount Vernon when her mother, traveling down the Potomac River in 1853, saw the house in its neglected and dilapidated sta...

Ritchie, Anna Cora Ogden Mowatt, 1819-1870

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Epithet: Mrs; writer British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000841.0x0002d9 Anna Cora Ogden Mowatt Ritchie was an author and actress. For biographical information, see Notable American Women, 1607-1950 (1971). From the description of Papers, 1834-1939 (inclusive), 1834-1868 (bulk). (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 232007275 Author and actress. From the description of Letter of...

Gray, Robert H.

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Greenough, Louisa Ingersoll, 1813-1891

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Harland, Marion, 1830-1922

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Marion Harland was the pen name of writer Mary Virgina Howes Terhune (Mrs. Edward Payson Terhune). From the description of Miscellaneous manuscripts, 1882. (University of Pennsylvania Library). WorldCat record id: 155885874 American author and editor. From the description of Papers of Marion Harland [manuscript], 1889-1894. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647817267 Marion Harland, pseudonym for Mary Virginia Terhune, was an important and po...

Rives, Judith Page Walker, 1802-1882

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Methua, J. Guido (John Guido)

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Pellet, Susan L., 1808-1893

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Bartholomew, C. F.

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Lyons, James, 1801-1882

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Richmond, Va., lawyer and Confederate congressman. From the description of James Lyons papers, 1821-1882 [manuscript]. WorldCat record id: 24131376 James Lyon (1801-1882) of Richmond, Va., was a lawyer and Confederate congressman. From the guide to the James Lyons Papers, ., 1821-1882, (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Library. Southern Historical Collection.) ...

Bruce, William H., 1929-

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Sargent, Epes, 1813-1880

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American journalist and poet. From the description of Autograph letters signed (6) : Boston, to Messrs. Harper, 1878 Jan. 11-Mar. 11. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270634718 From the description of An adventure in Cuba : autograph manuscript signed : short story : [n.p., n.d.]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270870138 American journalist. From the description of Autograph letter signed : Boston, to George Roberts of the "Times" in Boston, 1852 Mar. 31. ...

Hedrick, Mattie L.

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Sedgwick, Catharine Maria, 1789-1867

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Catharine Maria Sedgwick was an American novelist. From the description of Catharine Maria Sedgwick letters and portraits, 1837-1855. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 35155329 American author, pioneered the American domestic novel. From the description of Papers of Catharine Maria Sedgwick, 1801-1865 (bulk 1834-1865). (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 32136087 American author. From the description of ...

Dawson, Andrew H. H., 1819-

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New York, N.Y. and Savannah, Ga. resident. From the description of Letters, 1856-1866. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 38518929 ...

Richings, Caroline Mary, 1827-1884

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Sargent, James O.

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