Women authors collection, Ha-Ho, 1825-1920.

Howe, Julia Ward, 1819-1910

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Julia Ward Howe, née Julia Ward, (born May 27, 1819, New York, New York, U.S.—died October 17, 1910, Newport, Rhode Island), American author and lecturer best known for her “Battle Hymn of the Republic.” Julia Ward came of a well-to-do family and was educated privately. In 1843 she married educator Samuel Gridley Howe and took up residence in Boston. Always of a literary bent, she published her first volume of poetry, Passion Flowers, in 1854; this and subsequent works—including a poetry collec...

Stedman, Edmund Clarence, 1833-1908

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American poet, critic, and journalist. From the description of Autograph letter signed : New York, to F.B. Sanborn, 1881 Jul. 7. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270575155 Edmund Clarence Stedman (1833-1908) was poet, critic, editor, and stockbroker in New York City. He published his first volume in 1860, entitled Poems Lyrical and Idyllic, followed by a succession of works and anthologies. Stedman was also a member and officer of many national and local literary associations....

Hamilton, M. Lynn (Marianne Lynn)

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Allen, Viola, 1867-1948

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Actress. From the description of ALS, Saturday, Empire Theatre, to Miss Freeman. (Cornell University Library). WorldCat record id: 63935481 Epithet: actress British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000544.0x000013 American actress. From the description of Invitation and an envelope, 1898. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 367563537 From the guide to the Viola Allen letters, 1885, (...

Harvey, Elizabeth D.

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Hofland, Mrs. (Barbara), 1770-1844

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Barbara Hofland, English children's writer and novelist. Her most popular chidlren's book, The Son of a Genius, was first published in 1812 and was heavily reprinted over the next few decades. From the description of Barbara Hofland manuscript material : 3 items, 1822-1824 (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 427393859 English author. From the description of Autograph letter signed : Hammersmith, to Mr. Wright, 1841 Jan. 23. (Unknown). WorldCat record i...

De La Rue, Jean,

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Harraden, Beatrice, 1864-1936

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Beatrice Harraden was an English author and activist for women's suffrage. She attended Queen's College and Bedford College, earning degrees in mathematics and classics. She became a popular author of novels and short stories, and also wrote essays, plays, and children's books. Her fiction generally features strong female characters, reflecting her deep involvement with the women's suffrage movement. She founded the Women's Social and Political Union in 1903 in an effort to facilitate the activi...

Hemans, Mrs., 1793-1835

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Felicia Hemans was one of the first successful female English career poets. For a brief time, she was the most popular and acclaimed poet writing in England. Mrs. Hemans embodies a significant transition in English poetry from Romantic lyricism to the moral and patriotic themes prevalent in the Victorian era. From the description of Felicia Hemans letters and poems, 1825, n.d. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 50039596 Felicia Dorothea Browne Hem...

Hahn-Hahn, Ida, Gräfin, 1805-1880

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Ida Hahn-Hahn was a prolific and popular German writer in the 19th century. Her writing was characterized by strong female characters and lively dialogue. She converted to Catholicism in 1850, entered a convent in 1852, and in 1854 founded a convent in Mainz; during this decade she wrote mostly poetry, but returned to fiction in 1860. From the description of Ida Hahn-Hahn letters, 1846 Oct. 17. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 49523642 ...

Howard, Blanche Willis, 1847-1898

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American author living in Germany. From the description of Blanche Willis Howard papers [manuscript], 1878-1884, no date. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 722419229 Blanche Willis Howard was a popular romance novelist and travel writer. Born in Maine, early success allowed her to tour Europe, and she settled in Stuttgart, studying music, philosophy, and science in addition to writing. From the description of Blanche Willis Howard letter to E.C. Stedm...

Hall, S. C., Mrs., 1800-1881

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Anna Maria Hall, née Fielding, Irish-born writer. From the description of Mrs. S. C. Hall manuscript material : 1 item, [ca. early 1850's] (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 666533041 Mrs. Cunningham was the wife of Allan Cunningham, Scottish poet and biographer of Robert Burns. From the description of Letter : to Mrs. Allan Cunningham, [between 1842 and 1860?] / Anna Maria Hall. (University of South Carolina). WorldCat record id: 36864744 I...

Amico, Ottomo,

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