Papers of Edith Matilda Thomas, 1881-1925.

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Papers of Edith Matilda Thomas, 1881-1925.

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The collection contains the manuscripts of 13 poems and two essaies by Thomas. Letters and notes from Thomas discuss Mlle. Clarisse Bader and the prize founded by Anne Charlotte Lynch Botta at the French Academy; the literary work of Dr. Samuel R. Elliott; the death of President Garfield; Archibald Gordon; the purchase of ambulances for Milan, Italy during World War I. Thomas also discusses her health, travels, and her writing and publication, including her book "A New Year's Masque"; her interest in doing a book with Frank R. Stockton similar to "Howells and Boyesen: A conversation"; submissions to "Dial" magazine and "Ladies Home Journal" including an article on pacifism; a submission to Ella Farman of "Wide Awake" magazine; a reprint permission; and her desire for prompt payment. The collection also contains a biographical sketch of Thomas; an obituary, a magazine drawing of her and a magazine photograph of her. Recipients of her letters include William V. Alexander, a Mr. Baldwin, Edward W. Bok, Mary Louise Booth, Anne Charlotte Lynch Botta, Francis F. Browne, S.S. McClure, Ruth Shepard Phelps, and a Mrs. Smith.

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Booth, Mary L. (Mary Louise), 1831-1889

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McClure, S. S. (Samuel Sidney), 1857-1949

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Thomas, Edith Matilda, 1854-1925

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Browne, Francis F. (Francis Fisher), 1843-1913

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