Title |
Mary Eliza Bradbury papers, Series 1, Box 1, Folder 1: Correspondence, January-November, 1855
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Description |
The papers of Mary Eliza Bradbury consist of letters written by Mary Eliza Bradbury to Lewis H. Jackson in the course of the year 1855. Letters were exchanged approximately every week. Dates range from January 8, 1855 to November 26, 1855. There are 12 signed letters and one undated manuscript item. The courtship of Bradbury and Lewis is carried on through these letters and religious devotion and emotional commitment are closely intertwined. Bradbury expresses her desire to grow spiritually and describes her profound religious experiences in the Methodist Church. News of local events, family notes, and details of the happenings in her school are also included. For complete collection information, visit the full finding aid at http://hdl.handle.net/1903.1/1699.
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Extent |
45 images; color |
Date |
1855-01/1855-11 |
Creator |
Bradbury, Mary Eliza
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Location |
United States; Elkton; Maryland; North America |
Subject(s) |
Teachers -- Maryland -- Elkton -- Correspondence; Women -- Maryland -- Elkton -- Social conditions -- Sources; Maryland -- Social life and customs -- Sources; Bradbury, Mary Eliza -- 1830-1875 -- Correspondence; Jackson, Lewis H. -- Correspondence |
Citation |
Mary Eliza Bradbury papers, Series 1, Box 1, Folder 1: Correspondence, January - November 1855 |
Permanent Link |
https://hdl.handle.net/1903.1/13690
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Rights |
http://vocab.lib.umd.edu/rightsStatement#NoC-US
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Terms of Use |
Collection may be protected under Title 17 of the U.S. Copyright Law. To obtain permission to publish or reproduce, please contact the University of Maryland Libraries.
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Digital Collection(s) |
- Maryland and Historical Collections
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All Maryland and Historical Collections Items
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