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Archives related to: Longfellow, Charles Appleton

titleCharles Appleton Longfellow (1844-1893) Papers, 1842-1996 (Bulk dates: 1862-1891)
repositoryLongfellow National Historic Site
descriptionThe Charles Appleton Longfellow (1844-1893) Papers consist primarily of photographic materials, journals, correspondence, and a variety of personal items related to Longfellow and his life as a traveler and yachtsman. Highlights include the photographs he obtained while traveling and living in East Asia from 1871 to 1873 and the extensive and detailed journals that he kept during most of his adult life. Also part of this collection is his correspondence with various members of his family, most particularly with his sister Alice Mary Longfellow with whom he had a close relationship throughout his life.
extent8.50 linear feet
formatsCorrespondence Journals Personal Papers Legal Papers Financial Records
accessResearch in the archives is by appointment. Please call (617) 491-1054 to make arrangements with the park archivist for research sessions.
record linkhttp://www.nps.gov/long/historyculture/upload/CALFAidNMSCfinal.pdf
record sourcehttp://www.nps.gov/long/historyculture/archives.htm
finding aidOnline and in repository.
updated03/16/2023 10:29:56
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titleFrances Elizabeth Appleton Longfellow (1817-1861) Papers, 1825-1961 (Bulk dates 1832-1861)
repositoryLongfellow National Historic Site
descriptionThe papers of Fanny Longfellow, second wife of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, show her to be an insightful commentator on 19th century Boston literary culture. Her correspondence, diaries and journals also document her educational philosophy on raising her children, her travels and her interaction with intellectuals of the day, including Julia Ward Howe and Charles Sumner.

extent4.83 linear feet
formatsCorrespondence Microfilm Financial Records Diaries Research Files
accessResearch in the archives is by appointment. Please call (617) 491-1054 to make arrangements with the park archivist for research sessions.
record sourcehttp://www.nps.gov/long/historyculture/archives.htm
finding aidOnline and in repository.
updated11/12/2014 11:29:57
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