A Guide to the Papers of Fanny Kemble, 1849, n.d. #6987-b

A Guide to the Papers of Fanny Kemble, 1849, n.d.

A Collection in the
Clifton Waller Barrett Library of American Literature
Special Collections
The University of Virginia Library
Accession Number 6987-b

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Repository

Special Collections, University of Virginia Library

Accession number

6987-b

Title

Papers of Fanny Kemble 1849, n.d.

Physical Characteristics

8 items.

Language

English

Administrative Information

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions.

Use Restrictions

See the University of Virginia Library’s use policy.

Preferred Citation

Papers of Fanny Kemble, Accession #6987-b, Clifton Waller Barrett Library of American Literature, Special Collections, University of Virginia Library, Charlottesville, Va.

Acquisition Information

This collection was deposited by Clifton Waller Barrett on December 17, 1963, accessioned on January 27, 1965, and made a gift on July 1, 1991.

Scope and Content

This collection consists of 8 items, chiefly correspondence and poems of Fanny Kemble.

Arrangement

This collection is arranged in two series. Series I consists of manuscripts and Series II consists of letters.

Series I: Manuscripts

2 poems: "A Lover to His Mistress" and "A Rejected Lover to His Mistress" n.d.;

AMs, 2p.
Poem: "Is the Picture of a Lady" n.d.;

AMs, 1p.

Series II: Letters

G[eorge] Mifflin Dallas to Theodore Sedgwick 1849 June 28;

ALS, 1p.

Concerns divorce settlement between Mr. Butler and Mrs. Butler (Fanny Kemble), and whether daughters will be allowed to accompany her home and remain during summer holidays.
Frances Kemble to S. C. Bugbee n.y. Monday, Nov 12;

ALS, 1p. with envelope.

Concerns Mr. Bugbee's offer of advice and assistance in building her house in Lenox; Frances Kemble has not yet purchased land, so cannot use his services at the present time.
Frances Kemble to [?] n.y. Thursday, 18th;

ALS, 2p.

Fragment; written from 23 Portman Street.
Frances Kemble to [?] n.y. Thursday, 27th;

ALS, 4p.

Concerns renting house in Lenox; Frances Kemble is leaving America and the cottage will belong to daughters; they will rent.
Frances Kemble to Lady Theresa n.d.;

ALS, 2p.

Sorry she cannot accompany her children tomorrow but will send their American nurse.
Frances Kemble to Miss Susan n.d.;

ALS, 2p.

"Susan Stevenson" pencilled in at top of letter; will leave for Germantown to finish packing; sympathy for Miss Susan's sister.