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Nathaniel Hawthorne collection

Original Hawthorne materials include thirty-nine letters by Nathaniel Hawthorne to James T. Fields, Epes Sargent, Ephraim F. Miller, and others, 1837-1863, concerning publication of his work, comments on Henry David Thoreau and recommendation of his work for THE DIAL, his civil service position, other writers, and affairs of the Salem Lyceum; Hawthorne family correspondence, 1842-1910, including letters by Sophia P. Hawthorne concerning her children Una and Julian, letters by Una Hawthorne concerning trips to England and Europe, holiday plans, and her writing, letters by Julian Hawthorne concerning travel in England and silver mining enterprise, and letter by Rose H. Lathrop reminiscencing about Ralph Waldo Emerson; Hawthorne's manuscript of "Leamington Spa" and other fragments, 1853-1862; miscellaneous manuscripts by family members, 1849-1869; genealogical charts and documents signed by family ancestors and family members, 1652-1839; and Hawthorne's customs reports, copyright papers, receipts, and consulship papers, 1839-1858. Other items include photographs, clippings, and articles about Hawthorne and his work, ca.1860-1951; articles by Milburn and Norman Holmes Pearson on Milburn's collection, ca.1949; and Milburn's card catalog to his collection.

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