Papers, 1837-1841.

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Papers, 1837-1841.

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Journals, letter books, and literary volumes kept by Marion Corbett while residing in Washington, D.C. and New York City during 1837-1841 while gathering material for new books. Most of her time was spent in Washington. Her journal entries, some quite lengthy, include comments on the many prominent persons whom she met, especially William Cullen Bryant, as well as places visited, impressions, and local customs. Similar topics are covered in her letter books which also contain some loose correspondence. The literary volumes include anecdotes, poetry, and other writings.

14 v.

New-York Historical Society

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Bryant, William Cullen, 1794-1878

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William Cullen Bryant (b. November 3, 1794, Cummington, Massachusetts-d. June 12, 1878, New York, New York), American romantic poet, journalist, and long-time editor of the New York Evening Post....

Corbett, Marion.

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English authoress. From the description of Papers, 1837-1841. (New York University, Group Batchload). WorldCat record id: 58662599 Bisbee resident; worked for Douglas family before she married. From the description of Oral history interview, 1979 Jan. 17 [sound recording]. (Arizona Historical Society, Southern Arizona Division). WorldCat record id: 45168104 ...