Papers, 1840-1857.

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Papers, 1840-1857.

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The collection consists of one undated volume of writing by Frances Eliza Very, four volumes of poetry by Lydia Ann Very, dating from 1840 to 1848 and 1857 to 1866, and school records kept by Lydia, 1847 to 1853. Frances included poetry and several essays in her notebook. She wrote "A Dissertation on the Soul and Body," appealing to Christians to prepare for an eternal life by looking inward. Other "musings" examine such topics as education, "By Precept and Example how can we best inclcate the Spirit of Christianity?" and the "Miracles of the Fig Tree." She also wrote a critical essay addressed to Orestes Augustus Brownson (1803-1876), inquiring his opinions of the writings of Theodore Parker (1810-1860). Her poetry is inward, spiritual, and sentimental in nature. In 1856, Lydia's poetry was published in a small volume entitled, _Poems_ (Andover, Mass.: W.F. Draper). These verses are found in manuscript for in volumes two, three, and four of the collection. They also contain original drawings by Lydia. Her interests centered around children, animals, and flowers. Her poetry shows none of her brother's or sister's transcendentalism. She made occasional contributions to the _Salem Gazette_ and the _Boston Transcript_ and, in later years, published more poetry and several third-rate novels. From 1847 to 1853, Lydia kept thorough records of student attendance and payments for a private school maintained by her brother, Washington.

7 v. ; octavo.

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Very, Frances E. (Frances Eliza), 1821-1895

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Very, Lydia L. A. (Lydia Louisa Anna), 1823-1901

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Lydia Louisa Ann Very was born in Salem, Massachusetts, and taught school there. She published poems in various regional periodicals, and illustrated children's books. She also published collections of poetry and her own children's stories. Her brothers, Jones Very and Washington Very, were also prominent regional poets. From the description of Lydia L.A. Very manuscript hymn, 1854 July 4. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 57520024 ...

Parker, Theodore, 1810-1860.

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Unitarian minister and reformer. From the description of Letter, 1850 Nov. 5, Boston, to Charles Mason. (Boston Athenaeum). WorldCat record id: 170925855 Rev. Theodore Parker (1810-1860), Unitarian minister, social reformer, and publicist, was born in Lexington, Mass., a grandson of Captain John Parker (1729-1775) of Revolutionary fame. Parker graduated from Harvard Divinity School in 1836, became minister of West Roxbury, and proceeded to develop his theological and social ...

Very, Washington, 1815-1853.

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Very family.

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Frances Eliza Very (1821-1895) and Lydia Louisa Ann Very (1823-1901) were the daughters of Captain Jones and Lydia (Very) Very, of Salem, Mass. Their brother, Jones Very (1813-1880) was a controversial poet, author, and religious/spiritual figure among the Transcendentalists. The Very sisters lived with Jones and another brother, Washington (1815-1853), in Salem. They were known as slightly eccentric, ardently humanitarian, and nature-loving women. From the description of Papers, 184...

Brownson, Orestes Augustus, 1803-1876

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American clergyman and writer. From the description of Autograph letter signed : Boston, to Henry D. Thoreau, 1842 Nov. 29. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270622078 From the description of Autograph letter signed : [n.p.], to an unidentified recipient, [n.d.]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270623330 Associate of the New England Transcendentalists; convert to Roman Catholicism; founder, editor, and chief author of the Boston Quarterly Review (1838-1842) and Brownson...

Verry family.

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