Papers, 1873-1897 (inclusive).

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Papers, 1873-1897 (inclusive).

Collection contains correspondence re: Theodore Tilton's charges of adultery lodged against Henry Ward Beecher, and clipping of Tilton letter, 1873-1874; also memorial to Bell, 1897.

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Tilton, Théodore 1835-1907

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Theodore Tilton (1835-1907) was an American newspaper editor, journalist, poet, and supporter of women's suffrage. He and his wife were parishioners of the Rev. Henry Ward Beecher and Tilton worked as his assistant for eleven years, until 1874, when Tilton sued Beecher for adultery with Mrs. Tilton. The case received widespread public attention. Tilton subsequently moved to Paris where he lived for the rest of his life. From the guide to the Theodore Tilton Correspondence, 1865-1894,...

Beecher, Henry Ward, 1813-1887

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Abolitionist; orator; pastor of Plymouth Church, 1847-1887. From the description of Papers, [ca.1847]-1937, 1847-1887 (bulk) (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 155459715 American Congregational clergyman, lecturer, reformer, and author. From the guide to the Henry Ward Beecher papers, 1851-1896, n.d, (The New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division.) Congregationalist minister. From the description of Sermon notes, [n.d.], 1893, 18...

Bell, George A. (George Arthur), 1879-

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George A. Bell was superintendent of the Sunday school at the Presbyterian church in Indianapolis of which Henry Ward Beecher was minister (1839-1847). From the description of Papers, 1873-1897 (inclusive). (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 232007118 ...