Dickinson family papers, 1757-1934.

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Dickinson family papers, 1757-1934.

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The bulk of this collection consists of correspondence and compositions by members of the family of Emily Dickinson. The majority of the papers belong to her brother (William Austin Dickinson), brother's wife (Susan Huntington Dickinson) and parents (Edward and Emily Norcross Dickinson). I. Austin Dickinson papers, 1842-1896. This series includes correspondence between Austin Dickinson and his family members, especially his wife, Susan Huntington Dickinson. Other materials included in this series are those related to Austin Dickinson's education and profession as a lawyer, as well as clippings and other materials related to life events such as his marriage to Susan Huntington Dickinson. II. Edward Dickinson papers, 1819-1874. This series includes letters and a few transcriptions of letters between Edward Dickinson, business associates, family members and friends. Also includes compositions written by Edward Dickinson during his education at Amherst College and Yale College. Other materials include those related to his business as a lawyer in Amherst (Mass); an autograph album related to his term in the United States. Congress (33rd : 1853-1855) and other items related to his involvement in the community in Amherst. III. Emily Norcross Dickinson papers, 1823-1842. This series includes letters between Emily Norcross Dickinson and mainly other members of her family. Also includes documents and compositions related to Emily Norcross Dickinson's education, church attendance and death. IV. Lavinia Dickinson papers, 1839-1898. This series includes letters between Lavinia Norcross Dickinson, her friends and family as well as compositions and a pocket diary. V. Susan Huntington Dickinson papers, 1839-1913. This series includes correspondence between Susan Huntington Dickinson and mainly family members. Includes essays, notes and other compositions mainly about her life and the history of Amherst. VI. Other Dickinson Family papers, 1757-1934. Includes collection materials from other family members, third party letters and other items. Family members include Edward Austin Dickinson (1861-1898), nephew of the poet Emily Dickinson (1830-1886); Samuel Fowler Dickinson (1775-1838), the grandfather of the poet; Thomas Gilbert Dickinson (1875-1883), nephew of the poet; among other distant relatives and friends. VII. Root Family papers, 1830-1884. Abiah Root was the daughter of Deacon Harvey Root of West Springfield (Feeding Hills, Mass.). She attended Amherst Academy (Amherst, Mass.) for only one year (1843-1844), where she met Emily Dickinson (1839-1886) and then transferred to Miss Margaret Campbell's school in Springfield (Mass.). The bulk of this series consists of correspondence between Root family members.

14 boxes (7.5 linear ft.)

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Dickinson (Family : Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886)

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These objects, most of which are on permanent display in the Dickinson Room at Houghton Library, were included as part of the acquisition of the Dickinson papers in 1950. At the time of the purchase, the artifacts were physically located at The Evergreens, many displayed in "The Emily Room" created by Martha Dickinson Bianchi to memorialize her aunt, the poet Emily Dickinson. Most of these artifacts were originally located at the Homestead prior to its sale by Martha Dickinson Bianchi in 1916. ...

Amherst College

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Founded in 1821, Amherst College developed out of the secondary school Amherst Academy. The college was originally suggested as an alternative to Williams College, which was struggling to stay open. Although Williams survived, Amherst was formed and diverged into its own institution....

Dickinson, Edward, 1803-1874

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Edward Dickinson (b. January 1, 1803, Amherst, MA–d.June 16, 1874, Boston, MA) was an American politician from Massachusetts. He is also known as the father of the poet Emily Dickinson....

Yale University.

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Dickinson, Edward, 1861-1898.

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Dickinson, Austin, -1895

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Dickinson, Susan Huntington, 1830-1913

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Dickinson, Emily Norcross, 1804-1882

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Dickinson, Lavinia Norcross, 1833-1899

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Dickinson, Samuel Fowler, 1775-1838

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Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886

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Emily Elizabeth Dickinson was born in Amherst, Massachusetts, on December 10, 1830 to Edward Dickinson (AC 1823) and Emily Norcross Dickinson. She attended Amherst Academy from 1840 to 1847, then enrolled at Mount Holyoke Female Seminary from 1847 to 1848. She remained in Amherst for the rest of her life, and traveled only briefly to Boston, Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. For virtually her entire adult life, Emily lived in the Dickinson home at 280 Main Street with h...

Root family.

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