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    • Creator: Prospect Archives and Center for Education and Research
    • Description: The selected writings are transcriptions of a child‚Äôs writing. They were made by various people working with the file, at different times, generally in preparation for a workshop or institute at which the child‚Äôs work was to be studied. Other than the use of pseudonyms and the removal of other identifying elements, no consistent guidelines for handling spelling, punctuation, or other idiosyncrasies were applied.
    • Parent Collections: Prospect Archive of Children's Work, (Neil)
    Part of: (Neil)


    Caroline Crane Marsh Diary, May 16 - July 24, 1862
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      • Creator: Marsh, Caroline Crane, 1816-1901.
      • Date Created: 1862
      • Description: The Marshes travel extensively in this diary, passing through Biella and other Alpine towns as they hike and explore the region. On a trip to Florence, the Marshes reconnect with Hiram Powers, who sculpts a bust of Caroline Crane Marsh over several sittings. At one point between trips, the Marshes receive a visit from Lady Caroline Estcourt and her sisters in Turin. Topics in this diary include tourism and hospitality in Italy and the Alps, agriculture and rural industry in Italy, Italian court etiquette, relations between the Italian social classes, Italian marriages, Mexican politics, the Crimean War, and the effects of the American Civil War on Italy. This diary also covers several topics relating to religion in Italy, including persecution, legal protection, religious neutrality in diplomacy, religious celebrations, charitable works, and religious orders.
      • Parent Collections: Caroline Crane Marsh Diaries, Vermont Diaries
      Part of: Diaries


      Caroline Crane Marsh Diary, June 14 - August 2, 1863
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        • Creator: Marsh, Caroline Crane, 1816-1901.
        • Date Created: 1863
        • Description: Tensions between the major European powers, a French victory in Puebla, draft riots in New York City, and the American Civil War battles of the summer of 1863 serve as the backdrop for this diary. The Marshes receive visits at Piobesi from several friends, including writer and journalist Anna Blackwell, diplomat John A. Kasson, and journalist William James Stillman. They also take a lengthy trip into the Alps, hiking several mountains during their travels. George Perkins Marsh finishes the manuscript for Man and Nature, and he and his wife agree to lease the Casa d’Angennes again for the winter. Topics in this diary include Italian agriculture, tourism and hospitality in Italy and the Alps, gossip and etiquette in Italian high society, renting and occupying real estate in Italy, King Victor Emmanuel, the experiences of the Italian peasantry, nineteenth-century attitudes towards insanity, nineteenth-century (American) Independence Day celebrations, expatriate attitudes towards the American Civil War, and the treatment of American soldiers during the Civil War. This diary covers several topics relating to religion, as well, including Irish Catholicism, the Pope, the overlap between Church and State in Italy, Catholic attitudes towards Protestantism, conversion, and religious celebrations.
        • Parent Collections: Caroline Crane Marsh Diaries, Vermont Diaries
        Part of: Diaries


        Caroline Crane Marsh Diary, August 3 - October 21, 1863
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          • Creator: Marsh, Caroline Crane, 1816-1901.
          • Date Created: 1863
          • Description: George Perkins Marsh becomes dean of the Italian diplomatic corps in this diary, following the recall of English ambassador Sir James Hudson. Diplomatic relations between Rome and Turin deteriorate during this period, while France’s interference in Mexico bears fruit with the crowning of Emperor Maximilian I. The Marshes travel extensively in this diary, taking trips into the Alps and the South of France. Topics in this diary include tourism and hospitality in Italy and Southern France, education in Italy, communication methods in rural Italy, agriculture and land ownership in Italy and France, foreign enlistment in the American Civil War, crime and punishment in Italy and France, the experiences of the Italian peasantry, erosion and land management in Southern France, French art and architecture, the effects of American Civil War on other countries, divorce in the 19th century, language and accents, diplomatic etiquette, and Christianity, especially Catholicism.
          • Parent Collections: Caroline Crane Marsh Diaries, Vermont Diaries
          Part of: Diaries


          Justin Smith Morrill to Matthew H. Buckham, November 4, 1882
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            • Creator: Morrill, Justin S. (Justin Smith), 1810-1898.
            • Date Created: 1882-11-04
            • Description: Topics include Buckham's interest in getting Frederick Billings to serve as a trustee of the University, Morrill's thoughts on the design of a new library building, and Morrill's thoughts on the Charles J. Folger's candidacy for Governor of New York and President Chester Arthur's role in getting Floger to run.
            • Parent Collections: Justin Morrill Letters to UVM President Buckham


            Justin Smith Morrill to Matthew H. Buckham, June 11, 1887
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              • Creator: Morrill, Justin S. (Justin Smith), 1810-1898.
              • Date Created: 1887-06-11
              • Description: Topics include a $50 donation from Morrill to the University and his thoughts on his upcoming commencement speech on Land Grant Colleges.
              • Parent Collections: Justin Morrill Letters to UVM President Buckham


              Justin Smith Morrill to Matthew H. Buckham, May 22, 1893
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                • Creator: Morrill, Justin S. (Justin Smith), 1810-1898.
                • Date Created: 1893-05-22
                • Description: Morrill writes about the state of agricultural colleges in New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Connecticut, as well as the idea of having him make an address in support of keeping the Agricultural College at the University of Vermont.
                • Parent Collections: Justin Morrill Letters to UVM President Buckham


                Justin Smith Morrill to Matthew H. Buckham, June 14, 1873
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                  • Creator: Morrill, Justin S. (Justin Smith), 1810-1898.
                  • Date Created: 1873-06-14
                  • Description: Morrill writes with interest about Buckham's recent discourse on history and with a few thoughts on Milton's work on Latin history.
                  • Parent Collections: Justin Morrill Letters to UVM President Buckham


                  Justin Smith Morrill to Matthew H. Buckham, October 7, 1873
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                    • Creator: Morrill, Justin S. (Justin Smith), 1810-1898.
                    • Date Created: 1873-10-07
                    • Description: Morrill writes about a former supporter of the University named Harry and Senator George Boutwell's changed opinion on agricultural colleges.
                    • Parent Collections: Justin Morrill Letters to UVM President Buckham


                    Justin Smith Morrill to Matthew H. Buckham, January 30, 1874
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                      • Creator: Morrill, Justin S. (Justin Smith), 1810-1898.
                      • Date Created: 1874-01-30
                      • Description: Morrill writes about his surprise at the actions of Henry Clark, the postponement of a bill from Senator George Hoar, and an address from President Andrew White of Cornell in support of aid to colleges and against sentiments previously expressed by President Charles Eliot of Harvard and President James McCosh of Princeton.
                      • Parent Collections: Justin Morrill Letters to UVM President Buckham