Manuscripts.
Found in 7 Collections and/or Records:
Abigail Adams Correspondence
Of the 22 letters in this collection, 20 are addressed to John Thaxter in which Abigail Adams writes about the war-time economy, the changing attitudes of American women, and the importance of public service. Other subjects include her management of the family farm, her husband’s absence, and her impressions of people such as General Burgoyne and events such as the siege of Newport.
Boston Theatre and Opera House (Washington Street) Collection
This collection documents the construction and design of the theatre building. Contracts, design proposals and drawings of the sites are included.
Il Fondo L’Adunata Collection
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.
National Theatre Collection
This collection documents the theatre’s several changes in management, plays performed, and financial history.
Luther A. Roby Papers
This collection contains 36 items dating from 1835-1901 relating to Luther A. Roby’s career in the shipping industry. It contains financial records documenting his business, including account books. There are also bills of sale and certificates of interest and ownership for several of his ships and schooners.
Celia Thaxter correspondence with Annie Fields
Tremont Theatre Collection
This collection contains correspondence written by actors, actresses, and musicians seeking and accepting engagements, financial records, and legal documents.