Contributions to biography of Lucretia Mott , approximately 1880-1884
Scope and Contents
5 pages. First four pages likely written by Edward M. Davis. Discusses British actress and author Fanny Kemble, her antislavery activism, and her relationship with Lucretia Mott. Likely sent to Anna Davis Hallowell to be incorporated into the biography of Mott (see page 381 of "Life and Letters of James and Lucretia Mott"). Final page, in the hand of Maria Mott Davis, describes mottos Mott would often add to autographs she sent out in her later years.
Subjects: Kemble, Fanny, 1809-1893; Mott, Lucretia, 1793-1880
Dates
- Other: approximately 1880-1884
Conditions Governing Access
Access to the collection is restricted except by permission of the Director or Curator; many of the letters have been published elsewhere or transcribed.
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