Alcott, Amos Bronson, 1799-1888

Abstract: Correspondence, lectures, articles, printed matter, clippings, and film relating to the career of Davidson who came to the U.S. in 1867 and was associated with the St. Louis and Concord schools of philosophy, the founding of the Fellowship of the New Life, and the establishment of the Breadwinners' College. From 1878 to 1884, he was in Italy studying the writings of Antonio Rosmini-Serbati, about whom he published a study in 1882. The major portion of the papers is made up of correspondence,...

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Autograph letter, signed, discussing his travel schedule and says he enjoyed staying with the Longfellows. Also includes a printed announcement listing Alcott's lecture schedule for 1874-1875.

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ALS assuring her of a place in the "Summer School".

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ALS suggesting speakers for a series of "Parlor Conversations" in Western cities.

Accompanied by a cabinet card portrait photograph and photo collage of Alcott family and their home in Concord, both mounted to an album page with MS notes and printed description; two reproductions of portraits clipped from magazines, dated in pencil 1882 and 1888; one clipping showing Alcott in his study, with brief biographic clipping attached.

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Unmounted portrait photograph of Alcott in his later years, bust- length showing left profile.

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APcS acknowledging the arrival of papers and letters from Sanborn, and outlining Alcott's travel plans for the week.