Miscellaneous photographs of Celia Thaxter and Appledore Island (Me.)
Overview
Photographs of Celia Thaxter and her home on Appledore Island in the Isles of Shoals, Maine.
Dates
- Creation: 1853-1894
Language of Materials
Collection materials are in English.
Conditions Governing Access
There are no restrictions on physical access to this material.
Extent
1 linear feet (2 boxes)This collection of photographs portrays Celia Thaxter, her cottage and gardens, Appledore House, and family members and others on Appledore Island in the Isles of Shoals, Maine.
Biographical / Historical
Celia Laighton Thaxter was an American poet and essayist who lived much of her life in the Isles of Shoals (Me. and N.H.), at first on White Island (N.H.) and later in a large cottage her brothers built for their parents on Appledore Island (Me.), in which she eventually died. The family ran a hotel, Appledore House (Appledore Island, Me.), which, along with Celia's cottage, burned in 1914. The cottage was home to Celia's literary salon in summer months and was where she established her renowned garden. She lived with her oldest son, Karl.
Arrangement
Arranged first by known photographers, then roughly by subject, moving from outdoors indoors.
Physical Location
b [Shelved with bMS Am 1272.1]
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Received from various sources at various times. Accession information is given with the item entry.
Processing Information
Processed by: Melanie Wisner
- Title
- Miscellaneous photographs of Celia Thaxter and Appledore Island (Me.) : Guide.
- Author
- Houghton Library, Harvard College Library
- Language of description
- und
- EAD ID
- hou00209
Repository Details
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