Guide to the Sarah Josepha Hale Papers, 1850-1877 (bulk 1863-1867)
Table of Contents
- Collection Summary
- Biographical Note
- Scope and Content Note
- Subject Headings
- Related Material
- Administrative Information
- Access and Use
- Encoding Information
- Series List
- Container List
Collection Summary
| Repository: | Archives and Special Collections Library, Vassar College Libraries |
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| Creator: | Hale, Sarah Josepha Buell, 1788-1879 |
| Title: | Sarah Josepha Hale Papers |
| Dates: | 1850-1877 |
| Dates: | 1863-1867 |
| Quantity: | 0.4 cubic ft (2 boxes) |
| Abstract: | Thirty original letters by Hale and typescript copies of letters to and from Hale (originals also available) concerning the inclusion of the word "female" in Vassar Female College, women's education, other business of Vassar College, missionary work, and women in the church. Other correspondents include Milo P. Jewett, Benson J. Lossing, John H. Raymond, and Matthew Vassar. |
| Forms of Materials: | Correspondence. |
Biographical Note
Sarah Josepha Buell was born in Newport, N.H., on October 24, 1788. She married David Hale, a lawyer, in 1813 and they had five children. Widowed in 1822, she turned to writing to earn a living. She published several books of verse and a novel, Northwood, in the 1820's, and became editor of the Ladies' Magazine in 1828. She had high standards as an editor, and the magazine reflected her interests, primarily what she called the "women's sphere;" she was opposed to woman's suffrage but was a great proponent of education for women and the kindergarten movement. In 1837 she became editor of Godey's Lady's Book, a magazine which made a practice of avoiding the controversial issues of the day. Despite these somewhat conservative views, she was committed to advancing the interests of women--her efforts on behalf of Vassar College are reflected in this group of letters. In the 1850's she became interested in careers for women--such as medicine, foreign missionary work. Sarah Hale, however, should be remembered not primarily as a feminist but as a highly skilled editor. She did not retire from Godey's until she was ninety; she died in Philadelphia the following year, 1879.
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Scope and Content Note
Thirty original letters by Hale and typescript copies of letters to and from Hale (originals also available) concerning the inclusion of the word "female" in Vassar Female College, women's education, other business of Vassar College, missionary work, and women in the church. Other correspondents include Milo P. Jewett, Benson J. Lossing, John H. Raymond, and Matthew Vassar.
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Access and Use
Access
This collection is open for research according to the regulations of the Vassar College Archives and Special Collections Library without any additional restrictions.
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Related Material
- Folders 4-63 are typescripts, originals are in the Autograph File.
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Subject Headings
Names:
- Jewett, Milo Parker, 1808-1882.
- Lossing, Benson John, 1813-1891.
- Raymond, John H. (John Howard), 1814-1878.
- Vassar, Matthew, 1792-1868.
Organizations:
- Vassar College.
- Vassar Female College.
Subjects:
- Editors.
- Women and religion.
- Women in missionary work.
- Women's colleges--New York (State)--Poughkeepsie.
- Women--Education.
- Women--Employment.
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Encoding Information
Encoded by Elizabeth Clarke, April 2007.
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Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
Sarah Josepha Hale Papers, Archives and Special Collections Library, Vassar College Libraries.
Processing Information
Original processing date unknown.
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Series List
Series I. Correspondence from Hale (Box 1) |
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Series II. Correspondence to Hale (Box 2) |
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