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Lydia Cope Sharpless letter to Susanna Sharpless
Title:
Lydia Cope Sharpless letter to Susanna Sharpless
Description:
Lydia Cope Sharpless was Susanna Sharpless's (1859-1931) sister-in-law. She writes about caring for her daughters Helen and Amy while they were sick.
Date:
1881-12-25
Collection:
Sharpless Family Papers, In Her Own Right, Haverford College
Letter from Mary Elizabeth Garrett to M. Carey Thomas, May 22, 1892
Title:
Letter from Mary Elizabeth Garrett to M. Carey Thomas, 1892
Description:
Mary Garrett writes to M. Carey Thomas, expressing her disappointment that Thomas is no longer planning to visit her in Venice. She then tells her of the things that she has been doing in Venice since her arrival there. She gives Thomas a report of her doctor's opinion about her health issues, and where she might go to seek further treatments.
Date:
1892-05-22
Collection:
M. Carey Thomas Papers, In Her Own Right, Bryn Mawr College
Letter from Mary Elizabeth Garrett to M. Carey Thomas, July 24, 1892
Title:
Letter from Mary Elizabeth Garrett to M. Carey Thomas, 1892
Description:
Mary Garrett writes to M. Carey Thomas, advising her to leave Naples, as it would not be good for her or Mamie's health to stay there. She writes of her own health, and of the treatments she is receiving. She writes briefly of wanting to do more for women's suffrage, stating that she is bored with the women who identify with the movement. She includes newsclippings of various articles about women's suffrage.
Date:
1892-07-24
Collection:
M. Carey Thomas Papers, In Her Own Right, Bryn Mawr College
Letter from Mary Elizabeth Garrett to M. Carey Thomas, February 26, 1891
Title:
Letter from Mary Elizabeth Garrett to M. Carey Thomas, 1891
Description:
Mary Garrett writes to M. Carey Thomas, apologizing for not replying sooner, but saying that she was feeling down and under the weather. She again congratulates Thomas for her success at the meeting. No envelope.
Date:
1891-02-26
Collection:
M. Carey Thomas Papers, In Her Own Right, Bryn Mawr College
Letter from Mary Elizabeth Garrett to M. Carey Thomas, September 10, 1890
Title:
Letter from Mary Elizabeth Garrett to M. Carey Thomas, 1890
Description:
Mary Garrett sends M. Carey Thomas a letter, beginning with an apology for apparently not keeping a secret of someone's health. She then complains about her current travel companion, and tells Thomas of her upcoming travel plans. She also asks Thomas to get copies of certain photographs made for her. No envelope.
Date:
1890-09-10
Collection:
M. Carey Thomas Papers, In Her Own Right, Bryn Mawr College
Mary Kite letter to Hannah Kite
Title:
Mary Kite letter to Hannah Kite
Description:
Discusses her poor health and news concerning family/friends.
Date:
1860-03-12
Collection:
Sharpless Family Papers, In Her Own Right, Haverford College
Julia Wilbur "Excelsior" diary, 1890
Title:
Julia Wilbur "Excelsior" diary, 1890
Description:
Wilbur wrote daily page-length entries describing events in detail. Of note are her vacation in New York and her sister Frances's illness. The memoranda at the end include a summary of the state of her family, her finances, various facts, figures, sayings, literary extracts, and other miscellany.
Date:
1890
Collection:
Julia Wilbur Papers, In Her Own Right, Haverford College
Letter from Mary Elizabeth Garrett to M. Carey Thomas, December 21, 1885
Title:
Letter from Mary Elizabeth Garrett to M. Carey Thomas, 1885
Description:
Mary Garrett sends a brief letter to M. Carey Thomas, expressing condolences upon hearing that Thomas has been feeling poorly. She describes what she and Julia saw and did in New York, and conveys hope that she will see Thomas soon in Baltimore. She also states that she hopes that Thomas's interview with a "French candidate" will be encouraging. No envelope.
Date:
1885-12-21
Collection:
M. Carey Thomas Papers, In Her Own Right, Bryn Mawr College
Mary Anna Longstreth letter to Rebecca Collins
Title:
Mary Anna Longstreth letter to Rebecca Collins
Description:
Mary Anna Longstreth was Rebecca Collins's niece. Primarily discusses news concerning family/friends, and describes her participation in the Prison Committee. Also discusses the correspondence, reading material, and personal journal entries that Collins shared with her.
Collection:
Rebecca Singer Collins Papers, In Her Own Right, Haverford College
Letter from Mary Elizabeth Garrett to M. Carey Thomas, December 06, 1891
Title:
Letter from Mary Elizabeth Garrett to M. Carey Thomas, 1891
Description:
Mary Garrett writes to M. Carey Thomas from Venice, thanking her for the letters that she wrote her. She writes of her poor health, and of the session that she was able to have with a photographer.
Date:
1891-12-06
Collection:
M. Carey Thomas Papers, In Her Own Right, Bryn Mawr College
Letter from Mary Elizabeth Garrett to M. Carey Thomas, October 14, 1888
Title:
Letter from Mary Elizabeth Garrett to M. Carey Thomas, 1888
Description:
Mary Garrett writes to M. Carey Thomas, remarking on the fact that Thomas's recent letter was unsealed upon arrival. She expresses her disappointment at not being able to go to the theatre with Mamie Gwinn to see Coquelin, due to being laid up by a headache. She asks Thomas if she has seen Dr. Cushier, and whether there has been a decision about whether she will have to have "it" removed, referencing a mass in Thomas's abdomen. She also tells Thomas that she is glad that the College has been successful, and that attendance is full.
Date:
1888-10-14
Collection:
M. Carey Thomas Papers, In Her Own Right, Bryn Mawr College
Letter from M. Carey Thomas to Mary Elizabeth Garrett, April 26, 1884
Title:
Letter from M. Carey Thomas to Mary Elizabeth Garrett, 1884
Description:
M. Carey Thomas writes to Mary Garrett, describing her recent visits to both Smith College and Vassar College. Thomas has been sent to tour several colleges in order to prepare for the deanship of Bryn Mawr College that she was awarded in March 1884, when her bid for the Presidency of Bryn Mawr College was denied. She writes of being impressed by Vassar College, and by the female professors there, but of being disappointed by Smith. She states that the female professors at Vassar were much better at teaching their female students than the male professors. She writes that were she in charge of Bryn Mawr, it would become such a good college for women that "not a girl would go to Smith." She again expresses concern for Garrett's health, encouraging her to take periods of rest.
Date:
1884-04-26
Collection:
M. Carey Thomas Papers, In Her Own Right, Bryn Mawr College
Letter from M. Carey Thomas to Mary Elizabeth Garrett, December 21, 1883
Title:
Letter from M. Carey Thomas to Mary Elizabeth Garrett, 1883
Description:
M. Carey Thomas writes of being busy, and regretting not being able to visit Mary Garrett. She expresses sympathy for Garrett's and Bessie King's ailments.
Date:
1883-12-21
Collection:
M. Carey Thomas Papers, In Her Own Right, Bryn Mawr College
Letter from M. Carey Thomas to Mary Elizabeth Garrett, April 03, 1893
Title:
Letter from M. Carey Thomas to Mary Elizabeth Garrett, 1893
Description:
M. Carey Thomas writes to Mary Garrett about an outbreak of typhoid pneumonia that is sickening their friends and acquaintances. Thomas gives Garrett health advice and says she will send Garrett some money she owes her.
Date:
1893-04-03
Collection:
M. Carey Thomas Papers, In Her Own Right, Bryn Mawr College
Letter from Marie Litzinger to her parents, October 13, 1918
Title:
Letter from Marie Litzinger to her parents, 1918
Description:
Marie expresses delight in receiving lots of letters from her family. It appears that she is recovering from the flu. Since Dr. Scott, the math professor, was sick too, there is nothing to make up, so Marie's tone is very relaxed and light-hearted.
Collection:
Marie Litzinger Papers, 1918 Pandemic at Bryn Mawr College
Letter from Mary Elizabeth Garrett to M. Carey Thomas, March 17, 1888
Title:
Letter from Mary Elizabeth Garrett to M. Carey Thomas, 1888
Description:
A letter from Mary Garrett to M. Carey Thomas, in which she details the time she has so far spent in Cairo. She also sends her condolences to Thomas, as her mother is still dealing with her illness, and her brother has now also fallen ill. No envelope.
Date:
1888-03-17
Collection:
M. Carey Thomas Papers, In Her Own Right, Bryn Mawr College
Letter from M. Carey Thomas to Mary Elizabeth Garrett, April 09, 1893
Title:
Letter from M. Carey Thomas to Mary Elizabeth Garrett, 1893
Description:
M. Carey Thomas writes to Mary Garrett about her low expectations for the upcoming Bryn Mawr board meeting and the visitors who are taking up her time. Thomas also writes about trying to get two ill Bryn Mawr students admitted to hospitals with women doctors. A telegram from Thomas to Garrett is included with the letter.
Date:
1893-04-09
Collection:
M. Carey Thomas Papers, In Her Own Right, Bryn Mawr College
Letter from Mary Elizabeth Garrett to M. Carey Thomas, May 08, 1892
Title:
Letter from Mary Elizabeth Garrett to M. Carey Thomas, 1892
Description:
Mary Garrett writes to M. Carey Thomas, telling her of her recent bouts with poor health and sadness. She writes of the books that she has been reading, and of the sightseeing she has been doing. She pushes back against Thomas's advice to get rid of Valloy, at least for the time being.
Date:
1892-05-08
Collection:
M. Carey Thomas Papers, In Her Own Right, Bryn Mawr College
Letter from M. Carey Thomas to Mary Elizabeth Garrett, January 17, 1892
Title:
Letter from M. Carey Thomas to Mary Elizabeth Garrett, 1892
Description:
M. Carey Thomas writes to Mary Garrett to keep her informed about Mamie's health. Thomas discusses the status and nature of her and Garrett's friendship, then gives Garrett advice on what to see in Rome. Thomas writes that while she is proud of what has been accomplished at Bryn Mawr, she wonders how much more could be achieved with more money.
Date:
1892-01-17
Collection:
M. Carey Thomas Papers, In Her Own Right, Bryn Mawr College
Aaron Sharpless and Susanna F. Sharpless letters to Mary Kite
Title:
Aaron Sharpless and Susanna F. Sharpless letters to Mary Kite
Description:
Aaron Sharpless discussed matters relating to minister Mary Kite's mission visiting Quaker meetings in the southern states. Both Aaron Sharpless and his wife Susanna F. Sharpless reported news about recent events and family/friends.
Date:
1851-12-13
Collection:
Sharpless Family Papers, In Her Own Right, Haverford College

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