All Items 3 Collection 1 Archives & Special Collections 3 Contributor 2 Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 3 Lyon, Mary, 1797-1849 3 Topic 1 Correspondence 2 Part Of 1 Edward and Orra White Hitchcock Papers 3 Genre 2 Correspondence 2 Outlines (documents) 1 Subject 3 Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864. The power of Christian benevolence: illustrated in the life and labors of Mary Lyon 3 Lyon, Mary, 1797-1849 3 Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 – Correspondence 2 Edward Hitchcock letter to unidentified recipient, 1849 June 4 Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 A letter from Edward Hitchcock to an unidentified recipient addressed as "Dear Madam" explaining the scope and focus of his planned book "The Power of Christian Benevolence Illustrated in the Life of Mary Lyon." Hitchcock writes that he plans to focus on her work as a teacher and founder of the Holyoke Seminary (now known as Mt. Holyoke College). He asks the recipient what her role was in the creation of the seminary and for details about the origination of the idea. Edward Hitchcock letter to unidentified recipient, 1849 June 4 Edward Hitchcock letter to unidentified recipient, 1857 June 11 Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 A letter from Edward Hitchcock to an unidentified recipient regarding the abridgement of his book "The Power of Christian Benevolence Illustrated in the Life of Mary Lyon." Hitchcock expresses his concern that the book will be printed without his being able to review it and make any necessary changes. He also inquires whether his name will appear on the title page of this abridged text, and says that if it will not, he does not need to review the manuscript. He appears distressed with the abridgement and writes that it may be best if he withdraws completely from the project. The letter is not in Hitchcock's hand and may be a secretarial copy. Edward Hitchcock letter to unidentified recipient, 1857 June 11 Edward Hitchcock outline for book on Mary Lyon, 1857 July 17 Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 An outline by Edward Hitchcock for his book on the life of Mary Lyon, outlining the main portions of her life to discuss, as well as the lessons that can be learned from her life and labors. Edward Hitchcock outline for book on Mary Lyon, 1857 July 17
