Letters to Cornelia Clapp 1871

History

The bulk of these letters and postcards can be organized by their senders. The ones that are outside of these bulk collections are listed below.

The Images

All documents have a portion of the first page scanned, and comments about their contents are included below.

A Letter Written on Sep 26, 1870, from father Richard Clapp: page 1 No envelope survives. Full contents of letter, though only part of the first page is scanned.
A Letter Written on May 7, 1880, from sister in law Jennie Clapp: page 1 No envelope survives. Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.
A Postal Card Written on Jul 23, 1880, from Anna Edwards: front Addressed to Miss Cornelia M. Clapp, Montague, Mass. Postmarked Jul 23 [1880] 5pm in Northampton, Mass.; back Preprinted with "Mount Holyoke Seminary, South Hadley, Mass." A rubber band has rotted against the card, obliterating one line of writing. "Northampton, July 23, 1880. Dear Cornelia: Mr. Williston writes me that Mr. Ward of Rochester will give us the skin of a Cassowary & mount it for us for $40. I have agreed to get the money for said beast, & think that though you are pretty well exhausted now by your efforts in the elevator enterprise, you may be able to get a few dollars toward [this] project, & [... be]yond our powers. I am sure I don't know where to turn but I must strike out somewhere. I hope you will have a good time if you go to Pine Pt. Misses S. & H. seem to be at the height of human felicity[.] What do you hear fr. the Dr? I am feeling better than usual this vacation. The elevator money is nearly or quite $3000. Miss S. can rest on her oars now. Anna C. Edwards. P.O. Box 222."
A Letter Written around 1888, from Lydia Shattuck: page 1 A handwritten version. No envelope survives. Full contents of letter, though only part of the first page is scanned.; page 1 A typewritten version, with names of supporters added. No envelope survives. Full contents of letter, though only part of the first page is scanned.
A Letter Written on Aug 10, 1907[?], from Mariana Holbrook: page 1 No envelope survives. Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.
A Postal Card Written on Nov 5, 1907, from S.D.S.: front Postmarked Nov 5, 1907 in Ashburnham, Mass. and transit marked Nov 5, 1907 5pm in South Hadley. Addressed to Cornelia M. Clapp Ph.D. at Mount Holyoke College.; back "Ashburnham. Nov. 5. 1907. After reading the Drummond Congl'st (last week's), my pen can hardly lie still till it has a chance to say a word to you in memory of the time when we pored over Natural Law in the Spiritual World. What a war there was about it then! But I never heard that the man himself was warred about by those who saw & heard him. He wouldn't use cant [sic], & dared to tell old truths in new words, & could see truth in the same light however revealed. Wish we could read together his Lowell lectures. I have the book & must go over it again since reading how he wrote it. Howare you? We are as usual. Love, Mrs. S.D.S."
A Letter Written around 1908, from Emma Longfellow: page 1 No envelope survives. Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.
A Letter Written on Jan 13, 1908, from David Starr Jordan: page 1 No envelope survives. Full contents of letter, though only part of the first page is scanned.
A Letter Written on Jan 22, 1908, from J. R. Fairchild: page 1 No envelope survives. Full contents of letter, though only part of the first page is scanned.
A Letter Written on Feb 15, 1908, from Helen Watt: page 1 No envelope survives. Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.
A Letter Written on Mar 3, 1908, from Kate Slate: page 1 No envelope survives. Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.
A Letter Written on Apr 8, 1908, from Grace Stowe: page 1 No envelope survives. Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.
A Letter Written on Jan 29, 1909, from Bertha Gault: page 1 No envelope survives. Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.
A Letter Written on Apr 22, 1909, from Angelina Weeks: page 1 No envelope survives. Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.
A Letter Written on May 24, 1909, from Mary Woolley: page 1 No envelope survives. Full contents of letter.
A Letter Written on Jun 28, 1909, from Mary Mills Patrick: page 1 No envelope survives. Full contents of letter, though only part of the first page is scanned.
A Letter Written on Jun 30, 1909, from Mary K Benedict, president of Sweet Briar College: page 1 No envelope survives. Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.
A Letter Written on Jul 8, 1909, from Florence Purington: page 1 No envelope survives. Full contents of letter.
A Letter Written on Jul 29, 1909, from Emma Longfellow: page 1 No envelope survives. Full contents of letter.
A Postcard Written on Aug 12, 1909, from Alice Noyes: front "Newburyport, Mass., Chain Bridge."; back Divided back, postmarked Aug 12, 1909 7:30pm in Haverhill, Mass. Addressed to Miss Cornelia M. Clapp in Montague, Mass. "It is fine to have a visit from No 2. of the Zoo. Dep't. - Miss Ann Morgan. Your turn next. The breeze on the boat is almost blowing our hair off - Mon, I am off for Montague[.] Hope you are well. A. A. Noyes. Aug. 12, '09"
A Postcard Written in 1909, from Mary Augusta Clark: front "No. 3376D. Riding Animals, Camel. New York Zoological Park." Inscription: "This is a poor substitute for the Chinese article"; back Divided back, postmarked 1909 in Grand Central Station, NY. Addressed to Miss C. M. Clapp at Eagle Camp, South Hero, Vt. "I wanted to get you a picture of the lion or of the lion house. I had a fine day in the Park & there is much more to see. Let us take the Cat Class down on an excursion!! From now to when I see you wont be long. M. A. C."
An Undated Letter, circa 1909, from May Scudder: page 1 No envelope survives. Full contents of letter, though only part of the first page is scanned.
An Undated Letter, circa 1909, from Emma Longfellow: page 1 No envelope survives. Full contents of letter, though only part of the first page is scanned.
A Postcard Written on Jan 23, 1915, from Mary B. Lyon: front "Constantinople. - Saine-Sophie"; back Divided back, postmarked damaged when stamp was removed. Addressed to Dr. Cornelia M. Clapp at Mount Holyoke College. "Dear Doctor. - The other day I saw this park - a lovely green carpet with the blue dancing Marniora beyond. No winter for us so far. We are at work again after a very gay vacation for me including a week end at Hissar, a Minstrel show & a most beautiful dance in our marble hall given by 3 of us teachers. Violets, snow-drops & daisies are in blossom. We have only a few rumors to enliven our days but suppose the spring in the north may make some excitement for us. I hope you are well & having a fine year. My best love to you. Greetings to all. Mary B L. Jan. 23. 1915."
A Letter Written on Feb 22, 1917, from Kate B. Lilly: envelope "Doctor Clapp / College"; page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.
A Letter Written in May 26, 1917, from Me-iung Ting: page 1 Souvenir folder, postmarked May 28, 1917 1am in Ann Arbor, MI. Addressed to Miss or Dr. C. M. Clapp at Peter Bregham [sic] Hospital in Boston, Mass. Return address for Me-iung Ting, 606 Ann Street, Ann Arbor, MI in the top left corner.; page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the text and one of the postcards in the folder are scanned.
A Postcard Written on Sep 6, 1917, from Eleanor Addison: front "Wm. Penn's Mansion, Fairmount Par, Philadelphia, Pa."; back Divided back, postmarked Sep 26, 1917 8:30pm in Philadelphia, Pa. Addressed to Miss C. Clapp in Woods Hole, Mass. "Phila - Sept 6th I hope that you and your sisters are enjoying the lovely Fall weather we all send kind remembrances. Very sincerely Eleanor Addison"
A Letter Written in the fall of 1917, from Elizabeth Adams: page 1 No envelope survives. Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.
A Letter Written in December 1917, from Elizabeth Adams: page 1 No envelope survives. Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.
A Letter Written on December 20-21, 1917, from Christianna Smith: page 1 No envelope survives. Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.
A Letter Written on December 21, 1917, from Ann Morgan: page 1 No envelope survives. Full contents of letter, though only part of the first page is scanned.
A Letter Written around Feb 4, 1918, from Lucy Wright Smith: page 1 No envelope survives. Full contents of letter, though only part of the first page is scanned.
A Letter Written on Feb 24, 1918, from Ann Morgan: page 1 No envelope survives. Full contents of letter, though only part of the first page is scanned.; page 1 This appears to be the enclosure mentioned in this letter. Full contents of letter, though only part of the first page is scanned.
A Postcard Written on Aug 21, 1919, from Helen Ordway: front "12503 The Pool, Franconia Notch, White Mts. N.H."; back Divided back, postmarked Aug 22, 1919 in Fryeburg, Me. Addressed to Dr. Cornelia Clapp in Woods Hole, Mass. "Aug. 21, '19. These pools & mountain lakes are very attractive to look upon but give me rather your spacious cellar & the briny deep. I'm glad I had one swim with you & you've no idea how much it meant to see you again this summer & to know the jay's of Pine Knot. We are off nowon a 10 day trip thus the Mts - great fun going by auto. Lovingly, Helen Ordway"
An Undated Letter, circa 1919-1920, from M. Helen Smith: page 1 No envelope survives. Full contents of letter, though only part of the first page is scanned.
A Postcard Written on Aug 20, 1920, from Alzada Comstock: front "656. Norge. Parti fra Voss."; back Divided back, postmarked Aug 21, 1920 in Voss, Norway. Addressed to Miss Cornelia Clapp in Woods Hole, Mass. "Vossevangen, Norway, Aug. 20, 1920. Norway is wonderful. We're to tramp from here to Eide tomorrow, and we hope to go to Odda from there, if the boats run right. We had a lovely day in and around Bergen. A. Comstock"
An Undated Letter, circa 1919-1921, from Ann Morgan: page 1 No envelope survives. Full contents of letter, though only part of the first page is scanned.
A Letter Written on Apr 7, 1921, from Edith Palmer: page 1 No envelope survives. Full contents of letter, though only part of the first page is scanned.
A Letter Written on May 16, 1921, from Harriet Newhall: page 1 No envelope survives. Full contents of letter.
A Letter Written on May 24, 1921, from Ann Morgan: page 1 No envelope survives. Full contents of letter, though only part of the first page is scanned.
A Letter Written on Jun 1, 1921, from Ann Morgan: page 1 No envelope survives. Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.
A Letter Written on Jun 8, 1921, from Ann Morgan: page 1 No envelope survives. Full contents of letter, though only part of the first page is scanned.
An Undated Letter, circa 1921-1922, from Ann Morgan: page 1 No envelope survives. Full contents of letter, though only part of the first page is scanned.
An Undated Letter, circa 1922, from Ann Morgan: page 1 No envelope survives. Full contents of letter, though only part of the first page is scanned.
A Postcard Written on Aug 13, 1922, from Mabel Hedge: front "~1064. Thirlmere~"; back Divided back, postmarked Aug 14, 1922 in Grasmere, England. Addressed to Dr. Cornelia M. Clapp in Woods Hole, Mass. "Grasmere, Aug. 13 -'22. We are in the English Lake region now and are enjoying the wonderful scenery. Had a ride and tea with Abbey Turner and Charlotte Haywood this afternoon. We go to Scotland tomorrow. Lovingly Mabel Hedge"
A Postcard Written on Aug 16, 1922, from Charlotte Haywood: front "1060 Thirlmere from Coach Road"; back Divided back, postmarked Aug 17, 1922 in Ambleside, England. Addressed to Dr. Cornelia M. Clapp in Woods Hole, Mass. "Ambleside, Westmorland - Aug. 16. I am having such a splendid time over here this summer with Miss Turner, - and she is so good to me! Just now we are doing tramping whenever the rain gives us a chance. Sincerely yours, Charlotte Haywood."
A Letter Written on Feb 26, 1924, from Gertrude Bruyn: page 1 No envelope survives. Full contents of letter.
A Letter Written on Mar 14, 1925, from Ann Morgan: page 1 No envelope survives. Full contents of letter, though only part of the first page is scanned.
A Letter Written on Jan 27, 1926, from Carrie Hutchinson[?]: page 1 No envelope survives. Full contents of letter, though only part of the first page is scanned.
A Postcard Written around Aug 10, 1926, from Mary Dole: front "81577 Union St., Looking North, Nantucket, Mass."; back Divided back, postmarked Aug 10, 1926 6am in Nantucket, Mass. Addressed to Dr C. M. Clapp, 57 Prospect St, Northampton, Mass. "The house on the right is where we are. The water was fine this morning for a swim very glad to get your card. Good for Mrs Parsons! Much love to the three Clapps Mary P. Dole"
A Postcard Written on Jul 16, 1929, from Harriett Allyn: front Venezia - Panorama del Molo; back Divided back, postmarked Jul 21, 1929 abroad, Aug -, 1929 10am in Montague, Mass., and Aug 2, 1929 6:30pm in Mount Dora, Fl. Addressed to Dr. C. M. Clapp in Mt Dora, Fl, and forwarded t Montague, Mass. and then to Woods Hole, Mass. "Carnac, Brittany. July 16. Dear Dr. Clapp:- The dig has been most satisfactory. The cave was rich beyond expectation. We found things rather "startling". It will take 2 years to finish. The trip has been fine too. But the Russian relapsing fever was horrid! Next Spain & then home. Love - Harriett Allyn"
A Postcard Mailed on Apr 26, 1933, from House Beautiful Magazine: front "$1.00 returned with this card will bring you 5 months of House Beautiful Magazine Do without something else if you must - but don't even try to say No to yourself on this. It's such a very big pleasure at such a very small price! Just mail back the card with your $1. to House Beautiful, 8 Arlington Street, Boston"; back Divided back, postmarked Apr 26, 1933 5:?0pm in Boston, Mass. and Apr 27, 1933 9:30am in Woods Hole, Mass. Addressed to Miss C. M. Clapp in Woods Hole, Mass. and forwarded to 109 Hastings St, Greenfield, Mass.