Catalog of Manuscript Collections

Creators: Anna C. Bradley (d. 1883), Abigail Mary (Bradley) Hunt (d. 1891), Elizabeth (Bradley) Todd (d. 1864), and Jeannette (Bradley) Winthrop (d. 1846); and Grace Anne Bradley (d. 1831), Almira F. Augur Lines, and Maria L. Dickerman Humiston. Extent: 145 items Description: This literary society was composed of 13 members, chiefly women, who were required to write at least one composition per week. Members submitted their literary work under pseudonyms.The collection contains compositions and essays of members; several manuscript editions of literary selections called Multum in Parvo; several editions of a French literary paper, On Dit; memory books; and miscellaneous materials, including descriptions of life in New Haven during the mid-19th century. Research Topics: Literary societies in New Haven; lives and activities of women in the early to mid-19th century; 19th century literary tastes and styles; 19th century women's friendship albums