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John Greenleaf Whittier collection

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This collection comprises a series of letters composed by John Greenleaf Whittier (1807-1929), 19th century newspapers, and various publications of his poetry and writings which reflect his Quaker and abolitionist beliefs. The collection was donated by Providence College professor, Dr. Bruce E. Graver.
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"In Memoriam John G. Whittier" - Rev. Dewitt S. Clark
"In Memoriam John G. Whittier" - Rev. Dewitt S. Clark
September 11th, 1892
Sermon preached by Clark on September 11, 1892 at the Tabernacle Church, Salem, MA.
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"Whittier's home at Amesbury. A detailed account of souvenirs of the poet it contains. For the use of Visitors, to whom this house is freely open" by Samuel T. Pickard
"Whittier's home at Amesbury. A detailed account of souvenirs of the poet it contains. For the use of Visitors, to whom this house is freely open" by Samuel T. Pickard
1909
"Whittier's home at Amesbury. A detailed account of souvenirs of the poet it contains. For…
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"Will Whittier's Fame Survive?" The Literary Digest
"Will Whittier's Fame Survive?" The Literary Digest
December 28th, 1907
Article from The Literary Digest. Vol. XXXV., No. 26. December 28, 1907. Published by Funk & Wag…
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100th Anniversary: Battle of Lexington
100th Anniversary: Battle of Lexington
April 19th, 1875
Contains "Lexington - 1775" by Whittier and "April 19th, 1875" by Julia Ward How…
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Agricultural Exhibition. Order of Excercises in the Congregational Church, Amesbury
Agricultural Exhibition. Order of Excercises in the Congregational Church, Amesbury
September 28th, 1858
Contains first printing of an Ode, renamed "A Song of Harvest" and collected in Home Balla…
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Centenary newsclipping of John Greenleaf Whittier's birth
Centenary newsclipping of John Greenleaf Whittier's birth
November 17th, 1907
Centenary newsclipping of John Greenleaf Whittier's birth.
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Engraved Memorial Service Invitation - Citizens of Amesbury, MA
Engraved Memorial Service Invitation - Citizens of Amesbury, MA
December 17th, 1892
Engraved Memorial Service Invitation - Citizens of Amesbury, MA.
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Excerpts from Snow-Bound: A Winter Idyl - John Greenleaf Whittier (reprint)
Excerpts from Snow-Bound: A Winter Idyl - John Greenleaf Whittier (reprint)
1950 to 1959
Soft-bound illustrated Christmas card ca. 1950s.
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First day of issue Whittier stamp envelope
First day of issue Whittier stamp envelope
February 16th, 1940
First day of issue Whittier stamp envelope.
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In Memoriam - John Greenleaf Whittier
In Memoriam - John Greenleaf Whittier
September 9th, 1892
Order of exercises for a Whittier memorial service held at New Hampshire Female College Conference S…
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John Greenleaf Whittier letter to A. A. Newman, 1887 March 23
John Greenleaf Whittier letter to A. A. Newman, 1887 March 23
March 23rd, 1887
Thank you note.
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John Greenleaf Whittier letter to A. Walker, 1881 February 26
John Greenleaf Whittier letter to A. Walker, 1881 February 26
February 26th, 1881
Responding to a request made by Walker.
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John Greenleaf Whittier letter to Edwin P. Whipple, 1879 June 27
John Greenleaf Whittier letter to Edwin P. Whipple, 1879 June 27
June 27th, 1879
Discusses an article on Charles Sumner by Whipple.
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John Greenleaf Whittier letter to Edwin P. Whipple, 1880 February 26
John Greenleaf Whittier letter to Edwin P. Whipple, 1880 February 26
February 26th, 1880
Invitation note to Whipple to vist Whittier in Danvers, Ma.
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John Greenleaf Whittier letter to Edwin P. Whipple, 1881 March 8
John Greenleaf Whittier letter to Edwin P. Whipple, 1881 March 8
March 8th, 1881
Discusses Whipple's review of one of Whittier's poems.
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John Greenleaf Whittier letter to Elizabeth Pickard, 1870 May 11
John Greenleaf Whittier letter to Elizabeth Pickard, 1870 May 11
May 11th, 1870
Whittier describes a trip he took to New York.
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John Greenleaf Whittier letter to Elizabeth Pickard, March 16th
John Greenleaf Whittier letter to Elizabeth Pickard, March 16th
Whitttier informing his niece, Lizzie, of his intention of staying at Amesbury due to a cold.
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John Greenleaf Whittier letter to Elizabeth Pickard, undated
John Greenleaf Whittier letter to Elizabeth Pickard, undated
Part of a letter from Whittier regarding a photograph.
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John Greenleaf Whittier letter to Emily Getchele, 1868 September 14
John Greenleaf Whittier letter to Emily Getchele, 1868 September 14
September 14th, 1868
Thank you note.
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John Greenleaf Whittier letter to George Stewart, Jr., 1877 February 21
John Greenleaf Whittier letter to George Stewart, Jr., 1877 February 21
February 21st, 1877
See Whittier's Prose Works, vol. I - This item is tipped into the front cover page. Stewart was…
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John Greenleaf Whittier letter to George Stewart, Jr., 1878 November 16
John Greenleaf Whittier letter to George Stewart, Jr., 1878 November 16
November 16th, 1878
See Whittier's Prose Works, vol. II - This item is tipped into the front cover page. Thank you…
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John Greenleaf Whittier letter to Hannah E. Underwood, 1870 October 8
John Greenleaf Whittier letter to Hannah E. Underwood, 1870 October 8
October 8th, 1870
Thank you note.
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John Greenleaf Whittier letter to L. E. Murray, 1888 January 9
John Greenleaf Whittier letter to L. E. Murray, 1888 January 9
January 9th, 1888
Note discussing an encyclopedia entry on Whittier's birth date.
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John Greenleaf Whittier letter to Lucy Larcom, ___ September 5
John Greenleaf Whittier letter to Lucy Larcom, ___ September 5
Thank you note.
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John Greenleaf Whittier letter to Lucy Larcom, [1890]
John Greenleaf Whittier letter to Lucy Larcom, [1890]
1890
Whittier discusses his current affairs and state of health.