Bronson Alcott letters, 1869-1882.

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Bronson Alcott letters, 1869-1882.

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Forty autograph letters, signed, from Alcott to Ellen A. Chandler (March 29, 1869, to Jan. 7, 1882). Also: 1 autograph poem, signed, entitled "Friendship"; 1 autograph letter, signed, from Alcott to Rev. Sam. Longfellow (April 21, 1849); 1 autograph letter, signed, from Alcott to Joshua Young (Feb. 6, 1878); 1 autograph transcription, signed, of a quotation from Tasso. Includes one envelope to Ellen Chandler, postmarked Boston. Separate folder contains typescript copies of the letters. Within these typescript copies are also transcripts of two letters from F.B. Sanborn to J.G. Rosengarten, and from J.G. Rosengarten to Mr. Stoddart, dated December 1882, relating to Alcott's book of sonnets. (The originals are tipped into a copy of Alcott's Sonnets and canzonets). Letters to E. Chandler contain references to Louisa May Alcott and other mutual acquaintances, travel, literature, speaking engagements, and social events. Letter to Rev. Longfellow is an announcement about the next meeting of The Town and Country Club, at which R.W. Emerson will read a paper. Letter to J. Young arranges a date for Alcott to give a lecture.

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Alcott, A. Bronson (Amos Bronson), 1799-1888

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Amos Bronson Alcott (November 29, 1799 – March 4, 1888) was an American teacher, writer, philosopher, and reformer. As an educator, Alcott pioneered new ways of interacting with young students, focusing on a conversational style, and avoided traditional punishment. He hoped to perfect the human spirit and, to that end, advocated a plant-based diet. He was also an abolitionist and an advocate for women's rights. Born in Wolcott, Connecticut in 1799, Alcott had only minimal formal schooling bef...

Chandler, Ellen A.

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