Manuscripts.
Subject
Subject Source: Genre Terms: A Thesaurus for Use in Rare Book and Special Collections Cataloguing
Found in 7 Collections and/or Records:
Abigail Adams Correspondence
Collection — MS Am. 229
Call Number: MS Am. 229
Abstract
This collection contains 22 letters written by Abigail Adams (1744-1818). Twenty are to John Thaxter, Jr. (1755-1891). The others are to Isaac Smith Elbridge Gerry.
Dates:
1770-1785; Other: Date acquired: 05/18/1944
Boston Theatre and Opera House (Washington Street) Collection
Collection — MS Th. 2
Call Number: MS Th. 2
Scope and Contents
This collection documents the construction and design of the theatre building. Contracts, design proposals and drawings of the sites are included.
Dates:
1847-1855
Il Fondo L’Adunata Collection
Collection — MS 3290
Call Number: MS 3290
Scope and Contents
This collection contains the correspondence of major figures in the writing, editing, publication, and dissemination of L’Adunata. In addition, subjects also include matters of the leadership and development of the Italian-American Anarchist movement.
Dates:
1917-1985; Other: Date acquired: 00/00/1986
National Theatre Collection
Collection — MS Th. 11
Call Number: MS Th. 11
Scope and Contents
This collection documents the theatre’s several changes in management, plays performed, and financial history.
Dates:
1837-1864
Luther A. Roby Papers
Collection — MS 7172
Call Number: MS 7172
Abstract
This collection documents Luther A. Roby’s career in the shipping industry and contains records relating to the management of his ships and shipping related business.
Dates:
1835-1901; Other: Date acquired: 05/00/2013
Celia Thaxter correspondence with Annie Fields
Collection — MS C.1.38
Call Number: MS C.1.38
Abstract
The majority of letters in this collection of correspondence of American author and poet Celia Thaxter (1835-1894) are addressed to the American writer Annie Fields (1834-1915) and document Thaxter's daily life. The letters cover a number of subjects including family and domestic life, gardening, writing projects, her experiences with Spiritualism as well as visits with, and discussions of, the notable writers, artists, musicians and spiritualists of her day.
Dates:
1869-1893
Tremont Theatre Collection
Collection — MS Th. 4
Call Number: MS Th. 4
Scope and Contents
This collection contains correspondence written by actors, actresses, and musicians seeking and accepting engagements, financial records, and legal documents.
Dates:
1839-1843
