Box 1
Container
Contains 22 Results:
Letter signed Lizzie L., Louisville, to my dearest Katie praising style, humor, and characterization of The Awakening plus friendly gossip. (original, 4 pages, and transcript, 3 pages), 1899 May 10
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 2
Identifier: D03600
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
This collection consists of original manuscripts and published copies of many of Kate Chopin's short stories, poems, and translations from the French of Guy de Maupassant's short stories. The collection also includes some correspondence from friends regarding The Awakening, 1899; two commonplace books or copy books, 1860 and 1867-1870, the latter of which contains a diary of her 1870 wedding trip; an original manuscript book, 1894-1896, which also includes diary...
Dates:
1899 May 10
Letter signed Lewis B. Ely, St. Louis, to Kate Chopin expressing disapproval of review of The Awakening in the Globe. (original, 1 page, and transcript, 1 page), 1899 May 13
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 2
Identifier: D03601
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
This collection consists of original manuscripts and published copies of many of Kate Chopin's short stories, poems, and translations from the French of Guy de Maupassant's short stories. The collection also includes some correspondence from friends regarding The Awakening, 1899; two commonplace books or copy books, 1860 and 1867-1870, the latter of which contains a diary of her 1870 wedding trip; an original manuscript book, 1894-1896, which also includes diary...
Dates:
1899 May 13
Letter signed L. to my dear little Katie offers further discussion of The Awakening and its merits. Tells of friends who have praised the book highly. (original, 4 pages, and transcript, 2 pages), 1899 May 16
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 2
Identifier: D03602
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
This collection consists of original manuscripts and published copies of many of Kate Chopin's short stories, poems, and translations from the French of Guy de Maupassant's short stories. The collection also includes some correspondence from friends regarding The Awakening, 1899; two commonplace books or copy books, 1860 and 1867-1870, the latter of which contains a diary of her 1870 wedding trip; an original manuscript book, 1894-1896, which also includes diary...
Dates:
1899 May 16
Letter signed Anna L. Moss to my dear friend explains why she has so greatly enjoyed reading Chopin’s works. (original, 4 pages, and transcript, 3 pages), 1899 June 25
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 2
Identifier: D03603
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
This collection consists of original manuscripts and published copies of many of Kate Chopin's short stories, poems, and translations from the French of Guy de Maupassant's short stories. The collection also includes some correspondence from friends regarding The Awakening, 1899; two commonplace books or copy books, 1860 and 1867-1870, the latter of which contains a diary of her 1870 wedding trip; an original manuscript book, 1894-1896, which also includes diary...
Dates:
1899 June 25
Letter signed R.E. Lee Gibson, St. Louis, to Kate Chopin regarding a volume of poems that he has sent to her via a friend. The letter quotes celebrated nature poet Madison Cawin who praises Chopin's The Awakening. (1 page), 1899 July 3
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 2
Identifier: D03604
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
This collection consists of original manuscripts and published copies of many of Kate Chopin's short stories, poems, and translations from the French of Guy de Maupassant's short stories. The collection also includes some correspondence from friends regarding The Awakening, 1899; two commonplace books or copy books, 1860 and 1867-1870, the latter of which contains a diary of her 1870 wedding trip; an original manuscript book, 1894-1896, which also includes diary...
Dates:
1899 July 3
Letter signed Dunrobin Thomson to Lady Janet Scammon Young praises and critiques Chopin's The Awakening and gives opinion on contemporary beliefs regarding woman and sexuality in relation to the book. (8 pages), 1899 Oct 5
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 2
Identifier: D03605
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
This collection consists of original manuscripts and published copies of many of Kate Chopin's short stories, poems, and translations from the French of Guy de Maupassant's short stories. The collection also includes some correspondence from friends regarding The Awakening, 1899; two commonplace books or copy books, 1860 and 1867-1870, the latter of which contains a diary of her 1870 wedding trip; an original manuscript book, 1894-1896, which also includes diary...
Dates:
1899 Oct 5
Letter of unknown to Kate Chopin. Portion of letter with friendly criticism of The Awakening. (2 pages), no date
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 2
Identifier: D03606
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
This collection consists of original manuscripts and published copies of many of Kate Chopin's short stories, poems, and translations from the French of Guy de Maupassant's short stories. The collection also includes some correspondence from friends regarding The Awakening, 1899; two commonplace books or copy books, 1860 and 1867-1870, the latter of which contains a diary of her 1870 wedding trip; an original manuscript book, 1894-1896, which also includes diary...
Dates:
no date
Letter signed Sue V. Moore to my dear, my dear, expresses delight with The Awakening and is most anxious to talk with Chopin about the book. (original, 3 pages, and transcript, 1 page), no date
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 2
Identifier: D03607
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
This collection consists of original manuscripts and published copies of many of Kate Chopin's short stories, poems, and translations from the French of Guy de Maupassant's short stories. The collection also includes some correspondence from friends regarding The Awakening, 1899; two commonplace books or copy books, 1860 and 1867-1870, the latter of which contains a diary of her 1870 wedding trip; an original manuscript book, 1894-1896, which also includes diary...
Dates:
no date
Copybook, "Leaves of Affection." Inscribed to "Katie" from her aunt, 1860 Dec 25. Contains school-girl verses honoring friendships, dated 1860, 1863. Includes one entry signed by Kitty Garesche. (18 pages), 1860
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 3
Identifier: D03608
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
This collection consists of original manuscripts and published copies of many of Kate Chopin's short stories, poems, and translations from the French of Guy de Maupassant's short stories. The collection also includes some correspondence from friends regarding The Awakening, 1899; two commonplace books or copy books, 1860 and 1867-1870, the latter of which contains a diary of her 1870 wedding trip; an original manuscript book, 1894-1896, which also includes diary...
Dates:
1860
Commonplace book. Contains copies of works by other authors and a few compositions (pages 1-159) and diary of her wedding trip, 1870 May 24-Sep 4, no date. (pages 160-203) (207 pages), 1867-1870
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 4
Identifier: D03621
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
This collection consists of original manuscripts and published copies of many of Kate Chopin's short stories, poems, and translations from the French of Guy de Maupassant's short stories. The collection also includes some correspondence from friends regarding The Awakening, 1899; two commonplace books or copy books, 1860 and 1867-1870, the latter of which contains a diary of her 1870 wedding trip; an original manuscript book, 1894-1896, which also includes diary...
Dates:
1867-1870