Series I: Correspondence and Manuscripts, 1814 - 2014
Scope and Contents
This series consists of correspondence, unpublished, handwritten manuscripts, and published poetry and prose by 19th century poet, Lydia Howard Sigourney. Some of the poetry has been published posthumously in journals and books such as a 2014 pamphlet. Correspondence span 1814-1865, and detail Lydia Howard Sigourney's journey into writing with a piece of correspondence from Daniel Wadsworth, 1814, and other correspondence from the Revrend Sprague, Abigail Williams, and Faith Trumbull Wadsworth discuss her experience as a woman writer and include poetry.
Dates
- Creation: 1814 - 2014
Creator
- From the Collection: Sigourney, L. H. (Lydia Howard), 1791-1865 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open to the public and must be used in the John M.K. Davis Reading Room of the Watkinson Library, Trinity College Library, Hartford, Connecticut. Researchers must register and agree to copyright and privacy laws when using this collection.
Extent
From the Collection: .50 Cubic Feet (2 flat boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Watkinson Library - Archival Collections Repository
Trinity College Library
300 Summit St.
Hartford Connecticut 06106