Skip to main content

Box 1

 Container

Contains 1 Result:

Louisa May Alcott letter to Mary Mapes Dodge, approximately 1874 October 8

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 4
Identifier: Vault MSS 503 Series 1 Sub-Series 1 Item 4
Scope and Contents

Contains a letter from Louisa May Alcott to a Mrs. [Mary Mapes] Dodge, from Concord, Massachusetts. Discusses the press of "home affairs" and Louisa's mother's poor health, makes it impossible for Louisa to make binding engagements. She mentions loyalty to her illustrator Elizabeth B. Greene. Dated October 8, approximately 1874.

Dates: approximately 1874 October 8
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Vault MSS 503, Collection on Louisa May Alcott and family / Louisa May Alcott papers / Louisa May Alcott letters

Staff Interface | Send Feedback or Report a Problem

More information about Special Collections including Hours, Services, Events, and Exhibits can be found at lib.byu.edu/special-collections.

The BYU Library aims to create descriptions of collections that are inclusive and support an “environment of belonging.” If you encounter language in finding aids, catalog records, or collection descriptions that you find offensive or believe to be harmful, we invite your feedback at librarydescription@byu.edu.