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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.
| TITLE | TYPE | DATE CREATED | COLLECTION(S) | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| "In Memoriam John G. Whittier" - Rev. Dewitt S. Clark | Digital Document | September 11th, 1892 | John Greenleaf Whittier collection | Sermon preached by Clark on September 11, 1892 at the Tabernacle Church, Salem, MA. |
| "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 | Digital Document | 1909 | John Greenleaf Whittier collection | "Whittier's home at Amesbury. A detailed account of souvenirs of the poet it contains. For… |
| "Will Whittier's Fame Survive?" The Literary Digest | Digital Document | December 28th, 1907 | John Greenleaf Whittier collection | Article from The Literary Digest. Vol. XXXV., No. 26. December 28, 1907. Published by Funk & Wag… |
| 100th Anniversary: Battle of Lexington | Digital Document | April 19th, 1875 | John Greenleaf Whittier collection | Contains "Lexington - 1775" by Whittier and "April 19th, 1875" by Julia Ward How… |
| Agricultural Exhibition. Order of Excercises in the Congregational Church, Amesbury | Digital Document | September 28th, 1858 | John Greenleaf Whittier collection | Contains first printing of an Ode, renamed "A Song of Harvest" and collected in Home Balla… |
| Centenary newsclipping of John Greenleaf Whittier's birth | Digital Document | November 17th, 1907 | John Greenleaf Whittier collection | Centenary newsclipping of John Greenleaf Whittier's birth. |
| Dr. Bruce Graver on the John Greenleaf Whittier collection | Video | October 7th, 2010 | John Greenleaf Whittier collection | Video interview with Dr. Bruce Graver on the John Greenleaf Whittier Collection. Interview conducted… |
| Engraved Memorial Service Invitation - Citizens of Amesbury, MA | Digital Document | December 17th, 1892 | John Greenleaf Whittier collection | Engraved Memorial Service Invitation - Citizens of Amesbury, MA. |
| Excerpts from Snow-Bound: A Winter Idyl - John Greenleaf Whittier (reprint) | Digital Document | 1950 to 1959 | John Greenleaf Whittier collection | Soft-bound illustrated Christmas card ca. 1950s. |
| First day of issue Whittier stamp envelope | Digital Document | February 16th, 1940 | John Greenleaf Whittier collection | First day of issue Whittier stamp envelope. |
| Glass encased photograph of John Greenleaf Whittier's birthplace. | Image | John Greenleaf Whittier collection | Glass encased picture of John Greenleaf Whittier's birthplace in Haverhill, Massachusetts. | |
| Glass encased portrait of John Greenleaf Whittier | Image | John Greenleaf Whittier collection | Glass encased portrait of John Greenleaf Whittier. | |
| Glass negative of John Greenleaf Whittier | Image | 1890 | John Greenleaf Whittier collection | Glass negative of John Greenleaf Whittier |
| In Memoriam - John Greenleaf Whittier | Digital Document | September 9th, 1892 | John Greenleaf Whittier collection | Order of exercises for a Whittier memorial service held at New Hampshire Female College Conference S… |
| John Greenleaf Whittier letter to A. A. Newman, 1887 March 23 | Compound Object | March 23rd, 1887 | John Greenleaf Whittier collection | Thank you note. |
| John Greenleaf Whittier letter to A. Walker, 1881 February 26 | Compound Object | February 26th, 1881 | John Greenleaf Whittier collection | Responding to a request made by Walker. |
| John Greenleaf Whittier letter to Edwin P. Whipple, 1879 June 27 | Compound Object | June 27th, 1879 | John Greenleaf Whittier collection | Discusses an article on Charles Sumner by Whipple. |
| John Greenleaf Whittier letter to Edwin P. Whipple, 1880 February 26 | Compound Object | February 26th, 1880 | John Greenleaf Whittier collection | Invitation note to Whipple to vist Whittier in Danvers, Ma. |
| John Greenleaf Whittier letter to Edwin P. Whipple, 1881 March 8 | Compound Object | March 8th, 1881 | John Greenleaf Whittier collection | Discusses Whipple's review of one of Whittier's poems. |
| John Greenleaf Whittier letter to Elizabeth Pickard, 1870 May 11 | Compound Object | May 11th, 1870 | John Greenleaf Whittier collection | Whittier describes a trip he took to New York. |
| John Greenleaf Whittier letter to Elizabeth Pickard, March 16th | Compound Object | John Greenleaf Whittier collection | Whitttier informing his niece, Lizzie, of his intention of staying at Amesbury due to a cold. | |
| John Greenleaf Whittier letter to Elizabeth Pickard, undated | Compound Object | John Greenleaf Whittier collection | Part of a letter from Whittier regarding a photograph. | |
| John Greenleaf Whittier letter to Emily Getchele, 1868 September 14 | Compound Object | September 14th, 1868 | John Greenleaf Whittier collection | Thank you note. |
| John Greenleaf Whittier letter to George Stewart, Jr., 1877 February 21 | Compound Object | February 21st, 1877 | John Greenleaf Whittier collection | See Whittier's Prose Works, vol. I - This item is tipped into the front cover page. Stewart was… |
| John Greenleaf Whittier letter to George Stewart, Jr., 1878 November 16 | Compound Object | November 16th, 1878 | John Greenleaf Whittier collection | See Whittier's Prose Works, vol. II - This item is tipped into the front cover page. Thank you… |