Clare Benedict collection, 1796-1961 (1870-1940).

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Clare Benedict collection, 1796-1961 (1870-1940).

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/46358883

Consists of books, letters, letter fragments, notes, notebooks, photographs, scrapbooks, newspaper clippings, bound magazines, poems, essays, genealogies, invitations, programs, a memorial book, tickets, postcards, lithographs, sketches, watercolors, brochures, press notices, reviews, birth records, receipts, a military commission, signatures, a constitution, and a nail. In many cases, authors of books contained in the collection wrote inscriptions to either Clare Benedict or Constance Fenimore Woolson. Included are two books inscribed by Henry James, along with a letter written by him to Benedict. Excerpts of letters, notes, postcards, photographs, and other manuscript material concerning either the author or the subject of a book were placed into each volume, most likely by Clare Benedict. Some of the books and manuscript materials appear to have originally belonged to Constance Fenimore Woolson, and include letters, notes, letter fragments, poems, a poetry notebook, and other items. Correspondents include Clara Woolson Benedict, Henry M. Alden, William G. Mather, Hannah Cooper, William Cooper, Ann Cooper, Dorothy Canfield Fisher, George Clausen, John A. Williams, Emma N. Ireland, Sarah Rathbone Benedict, Edmund Stedman, and Mrs. John Hervey. Genealogical materials relating to the Woolson, Benedict, Pomeroy, Mather, and Fynmore families is included, as is information on the history of Cooperstown, New York.

6 linear ft.

Western Reserve Historical Society, Research Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7563918

Western Reserve Historical Society, Research Library

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Fisher, Dorothy Canfield, 1879-1958

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Dorothy Canfield Fisher (February 17, 1879 – November 9, 1958) was an educational reformer, social activist, and best-selling American author in the early 20th century. She strongly supported women's rights, racial equality, and lifelong education. Eleanor Roosevelt named her one of the ten most influential women in the United States. In addition to bringing the Montessori method of child-rearing to the U.S., she presided over the country's first adult education program and shaped literary taste...

Mather, William Gwinn, 1857-1951

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Cooper family.

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Benedict, Clara Woolson, 1843-1923

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Sister of C.F. Woolson. From the description of Autograph letters signed (2) : Franzensbad, to Dr. Baldwin, 1894 Sept. 12 and 16. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270858552 ...

Woolson family.

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Fynmore family.

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Mather family.

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James, Henry, 1843-1916

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James was an American novelist, short story writer, critic and dramatist. From the description of Henry James transcripts of letters to others, 1873-1915. (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 612731792 From the guide to the Henry James transcripts of letters to others, 1873-1915., (Houghton Library, Harvard College Library, Harvard University) Henry James was born in New York, NY, in 1843. During his lifetime, he was a literary and art critic (writing for Natio...

Woolson, Constance Fenimore, 1840-1894

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American author. From the description of Mentone : autograph manuscript signed, of pages one and sixty-six of the story : Florence, [n.d.]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270584078 American writer. From the description of Autograph letters signed (32) and autograph cards signed (8) : dated various places, to Dr. Baldwin, 1886-1892. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270861188 Constance Fenimore Woolson (1840-1894) was an American poet. From the g...

Pomeroy family.

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Benedict, Clare, 1870-1961

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Clare Benedict was born in Cleveland, Ohio, the daughter of George Stone Benedict and Clara Woolson Benedict. She was the niece of author Constance Fenimore Woolson. Benedict was an author in her own right, writing books that dealt with family history, biography of Woolson, and general topics. Constance Fenimore Woolson was born in Claremont, New Hampshire, the daughter of Charles Jarvis Woolson and Hannah Pomeroy. She was a niece of James Fenimore Cooper. Woolson and her family moved to Clevela...

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....

Benedict family.

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Alden, Henry Mills, 1836-1919

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Henry Mills Alden, American writer and editor for 50 years of Harper's Magazine and descendent of John and Priscilla Alden of the Mayflower fame, was born in Mount Tabor, Vermont, on November 3, 1836. From the description of Henry Mills Alden papers, 1862-1907. (University of Delaware Library). WorldCat record id: 667714420 American editor and critic; editor, Harper's Monthly, 1869-1919. From the description of Autograph letter signed : Metuchen, New Jersey, to F...

Prime, Wendell.

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