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Box 1

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Contains 1 Result:

A free bed / by Louisa May Alcott, approximately 1888

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 32
Identifier: Vault MSS 503 Series 1 Sub-Series 2 Item 3
Scope and Contents Contains original manuscript of "A Free Bed," by Louisa May Alcott, the story of an invalid's unselfish actions to increase the comfort and happiness of those less fortunate than herself. "Dr. Z." possibly refers to Dr. Marie E. Zakrzewska (1829-1902), a pioneer physician and founder of the New England Hospital for Women and Children. Later published as "A Free Bed," by Louisa May Alcott. Edited and with an introduction by Madeleine B. Stern (published on the 90th anniversary of Alcott's...
Dates: approximately 1888
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Vault MSS 503, Collection on Louisa May Alcott and family / Louisa May Alcott papers / Louisa May Alcott writings

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