ALS, 2pp.; on 12 x 6 in. paper with the letter of "The World's Industrial Centennial Exposition: Dept of Woman's Work, June 5th, 1885, My dear David
In very good condition. Included is a small broadside by Howe about the New Orleans Exposition (1884-1885), noting the need for the work of women to be represented at the exposition. (not in BAL). Typed transcription of the letter included. Item #58853
Howe writes to "David" about depositing of her semi annual remittance where "it is drawing interest" and noting that $50 is taken out for "dear Cory." She mentions that the "Expo is nearly stripped of all it glories. I am waiting to see the debts of my department duly paid." She notes that she will be coming home soon and approves of all the "bric-a-brac" she mentioned from Howe's dear brother.
Howe is best remembered for "The Battle Hymn of the Republic" but she was also a life-long reformer and activist. She was active in the American Woman Suffrage Association, Sorosis, The Women's Clubs and a host of other organizations. She was the first woman elected to the American Academy of Arts and Letters (in 1908).
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