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Dwight, John Sullivan, 1813-1893

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 18130513 - 18930905

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Correspondence to John Sullivan Dwight regarding Brook Farm

 Collection — MS E.4.1
Call Number: MS E.4.1
Abstract

Correspondence to John Sullivan Dwight regarding Brook Farm spans the years 1840-1848 and contains letters from members of the Brook Farm community located in West Roxbury, Massachusetts, primarily written to Dwight (1813-1893), Director of Brook Farm. Letters cover a variety of subjects, including George Ripley’s resignation from the Purchase Street Church in 1840, Sophia Ripley’s description of early life on the farm, and Albert Brisbane’s comments on the progress of associationism.

Dates: 1840-1848