Louisa May Alcott letter to Benjamin Franklin Sanborn, approximately 1877
Scope and Contents
Contains a letter from Louisa May Alcott to her neighbor, a Mr. [Benjamin Franklin] Sanborn, asking that he not leak news about her publication to the Springfield Republican (of which Sanborn was a staff member). The serial St. Nicholas is specifically mentioned. 'Rose' (i.e., Rose in Bloom) is referred to as "an accomplished fact." Alcott's attitude toward the gossipy Springfield Republican as well as her belief in the necessity of fighting with publishers are mentioned. Undated, labeled only "Sunday," but dated approximately 1877.
Dates
- approximately 1877
Conditions Governing Access
Originals restricted. Photocopies available for public use.
Conditions Governing Use
The copyright of this collection rests with the estate of Theresa W. Pratt and the Harold B. Lee Library, Brigham Young University. It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to publish any item in its entirety must be obtained from Reference Services at specialcollections@byu.edu.
Extent
1 folded sheet (3 pages) ; 13 x 21 cm folded to 13 x 11 cm
Language of Materials
English
Existence and Location of Copies
Digital copy of recording available for use in the Reading Room.
Repository Details
Part of the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Repository
1130 HBLL
Brigham Young University
Provo Utah 84602 United States