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Women authors, American -- 19th century

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Fanny Fern and Ethel Parton papers

 Collection
Identifier: SSC-MS-00117
Abstract Author, journalist, columnist, children's author, and humorist. Sara Payson Willis wrote for several small Boston magazines under the name Fanny Fern; numerous newspapers soon published her pieces. She had a regular weekly column in the New York Ledger and was one of the first woman columnists. Ethel Parton, granddaughter of Sara Willis and James Parton, worked as a writer and literary assistant, and at age 70 began writing children's books. Materials include extensive writings,...
Dates of Materials: 1805-1982
Found in: Sophia Smith Collection of Women's History / Fanny Fern and Ethel Parton papers

Martha J. Lamb papers

 Collection
Identifier: SSC-MS-00088
Abstract Author, historian, editor. The Lamb Papers consist of extensive personal and some professional correspondence; copies of all major articles and published books; diaries; research notes and reviews for her History of the City of New York; and copies of her Magazine of American History. Topics reflected in writings include women's rights, social reform, politics, and personal remembrances. Notable correspondents include Louisa...
Dates of Materials: 1838-1969; Majority of material found within 1862-1893
Found in: Sophia Smith Collection of Women's History / Martha J. Lamb papers
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