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- catalog abstract "Consists of approximately 500 letters from Dix to Anne E. Heath concerning Dix's work and travels, as well as the activities of mutual friends and the Boston social scene. Also contains a small number of letters from Heath to Dix; from Dix to Heath's sister, Abby Barnett (spelled variously by Dix as Barrnet/Barnet/Barnett); from Dix to her brother, Joseph; and from Dix to Anne's brother, Charles. NB: Some letters are accompanied by envelopes bearing short notes regarding contents, date, and other relevant information; presumably these notes are in Anne Heath's hand.".
- catalog contributor b752836.
- catalog contributor b752837.
- catalog coverage "United States History Civil War, 1861-1865 Hospitals.".
- catalog date "1820".
- catalog description "After an early career as a Boston schoolteacher and author of children's books, Dix became concerned with the plight of the mentally ill in the United States, especially the indigent. She traveled widely in North America and Britain to investigate hospital conditions and subsequently became politically active, petitioning state and national legislatures for reforms. She was also appointed superintendent of female army nurses during the American Civil War.".
- catalog description "Consists of approximately 500 letters from Dix to Anne E. Heath concerning Dix's work and travels, as well as the activities of mutual friends and the Boston social scene. Also contains a small number of letters from Heath to Dix; from Dix to Heath's sister, Abby Barnett (spelled variously by Dix as Barrnet/Barnet/Barnett); from Dix to her brother, Joseph; and from Dix to Anne's brother, Charles. NB: Some letters are accompanied by envelopes bearing short notes regarding contents, date, and other relevant information; presumably these notes are in Anne Heath's hand.".
- catalog description "Dorothea Lynde Dix Letters to Anne E. Heath and Other Letters, 1820-1884 (MS Am 59). Houghton Library, Harvard University.".
- catalog description "Electronic finding aid available http://nrs.harvard.edu/urn-3:FHCL.Hough:hou02437".
- catalog extent "2 boxes (1 linear ft.)".
- catalog issued "1820".
- catalog language "Collections materials are in English.".
- catalog language "eng".
- catalog spatial "United States History Civil War, 1861-1865 Hospitals.".
- catalog subject "Dix, Dorothea Lynde, 1802-1887.".
- catalog subject "Friendship.".
- catalog subject "Heath family.".
- catalog subject "Heath, Anne Eliza.".
- catalog subject "Mentally ill Care.".
- catalog title "Dorothea Lynde Dix letters to Anne E. Heath and other letters, 1820-1884.".
- catalog type "text".