Archive Record
Metadata
Catalog Number |
016.001.11 |
Collection |
Catharine Murray Bowne Suckley (1823 - 1879) |
Title |
Correspondence: Catherine R. Suckley, 1876-1877 |
Date |
1876-1877 |
Object Name |
Correspondence |
Scope & Content |
Consists of 15 letters from Kittie to her mother. The first few letters are full of her homesickness and unhappiness at school. Gradually this eases and she talks more about friends, school activities, letter writing, etc. though she continues to long for home and for visits. Talks of music including singing lessons and the piano, lectures, parties and visits with friends. Asks about the horses at home and sends messages to many people. |
People |
Suckley, Catharine Murray Bowne (1823-1879) Suckley, Catherine "Kittie" Rutsen (1860-1879) Suckley, Robert Bowne, Sr. (1856-1921) Suckley, Thomas Holy (1810-1888) |
Subjects |
Brooks Seminary for Young Ladies, Poughkeepsie NY Conduct of life Emotions Friendship Health Horses Music, Vocal Students Teachers Travel |
Legal Status |
Property of Wilderstein Historic Site |
Containers |
.10 Letter .01 Letter .02 Letter .03 Letter .04 Letter .05 Letter .06 Letter .07 Letter .08 Letter .09 Letter .11 Letter .12 Letter .13 Letter .14 Letter .15 Letter |