John Ruskin Correspondence with Lucia and Francesca Alexander, 1882-1889.

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John Ruskin Correspondence with Lucia and Francesca Alexander, 1882-1889.

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This collection contains 300 letters, dating from 1882-1889, which document the personal and professional relationship between John Ruskin (1819-1900), Francesca Alexander (1837-1917), and her mother, Mrs. Francis Alexander (1814-1916), (nee Lucia Gray Swett). Originally from Boston, Massachusetts, the Alexanders met John Ruskin in Italy in 1882 and they immediately began corresponding. Many common themes run throughout the letters such as the writers' emotional and physical well-being, art, Ruskin's affairs, professional activities, news about mutual acquaintances, and spiritual beliefs. Ruskin's letters to Francesca focus on her development as an artist. The collection also contains enclosures forwarded by Ruskin such as letters from important acquaintances, news articles, manuscript proofs, and drawings by Ruskin.

4 manuscript boxes (2 cubic feet)

Boston Public Library, Central Library in Copley Square

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SNAC Resource ID: 8096499

Boston Public Library, Central Library in Copley Square

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Boston Public Library. Special Collections.

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Alexander, Francesca, 1837-1917

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American author, artist, folklorist, and philanthropist in Italy. From the description of Autograph letter signed : Firenze, to "Dear Joanie" [Joan Severn], 1891 Mar. [12-] 14. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 426166781 From the description of Autograph letter signed : Firenze, to "Dearest Joanie" [Joan Severn], 1889 Jan. 28. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 426923784 From the description of Autograph address on an envelope : Venezia, to Mrs. Arthur Severn [Joan Severn]...

Ruskin, John, 1819-1900

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Wife of Ruskin's physician, Dr. John Simon. From the description of Letter : to Mrs. John Simon, [18--] (Lewis & Clark Library). WorldCat record id: 31272017 British writer, artist, and critic. From the description of John Ruskin papers, ca. 1837-1904. (Getty Research Institute). WorldCat record id: 80934993 John Ruskin was born on 8 February 1819 in London. Ruskin was educated by his mother and by various tutors before attending Oxford University. H...

Swett, Lucia Gray

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Mother of Francesca Alexander. From the description of Autograph letter signed : Florence, to "Mia amata Figlia" [Joan Severn], 1889 Nov. 27. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 426959568 From the description of Autograph letter signed : Florence, to "Mia Altra amata" [Joan Severn], 1893 Feb. 26. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 427408075 From the description of Autograph letter signed : Florence, to "Mia altra Amata" [Joan Severn], 1893 Mar. 28. (Unknown). WorldCat record...