Collection on Louisa May Alcott and family
Scope and Contents
Contains handwritten and signed letters. The letters are of both a private and professional nature, and discuss social engagements, familial affairs, writing schedules, and upcoming publications. Also included are literary manuscripts (including poetry and short stories), radio adaptations of Little Women, a photograph, a lithograph of a portrait, and a canceled check.
Dates
- Majority of material found within 1837-1989
- Majority of material found within 1837-1888
Creator
- Alcott, May, 1840-1879 (contributor, Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Originals restricted. Photocopies available for public use.
Conditions Governing Use
The copyright of this collection rests with the Estate of Theresa W. Pratt and the Harold B. Lee Library, Brigham Young University. It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to publish any item in its entirety must be obtained from Reference Services at specialcollections@byu.edu.
Extent
2 boxes (1 linear ft.)
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
Arranged in two series: 1. Louisa May Alcott papers, approximately 1840-1989, bulk: 1862-1888. 2. Alcott family papers, 1837-1881.
Other Finding Aids
File-level inventory available online. http://files.lib.byu.edu/ead/XML/VMSS503.xml
Custodial History
The documents in this collection were not acquired as one unit but were gradually collected as individual items became available at auction and from dealers between 1978 and 1991. Most items were purchased in this manner from Rostenberg Rare Books, New York City, operated by Leona Rostenberg and Madeleine Stern.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Purchased; Rostenberg Rare Books, New York City; 1978-1991.
Appraisal
Western American history—Literary history (Mormon and Western American Manuscripts Collection Development Policy V.B.5.c, 2020).
Existence and Location of Copies
Photocopies of originals and transcriptions available in Box 2. Digital copy of recording available for use in the Reading Room.
Processing Information
Processed; Dennis Rowley and Helen L. Warner; 1998.
- Alcott family -- Correspondence
- Alcott, May, 1840-1879 -- Correspondence
- American poetry
- Audiocassettes
- Authors, American -- 19th century
- Home and Family
- Letters
- Manuscripts
- Photocopies
- Portraits
- Short stories, American
- Social Life and Customs
- Transcriptions (Documents)
- Women artists -- United States -- Biography -- Sources
- Women artists -- United States -- Correspondence
- Women authors, American -- Biography -- Sources
- Women authors, American -- Correspondence
- Title
- Register of Collection on Louisa May Alcott and family
- Status
- Under Revision
- Author
- Leslie Evens
- Date
- 2011 October 28
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English in Latin script.
Repository Details
Part of the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Repository
1130 HBLL
Brigham Young University
Provo Utah 84602 United States