Browse Items (243 total)

  • Collection: Gossip Columns and Columnists

"Art and Artists," Boston Evening Transcript, May 22, 1876

The reprint of a Brewster article in the Phildelphia Bulletin describes Alma Tadema's studio in Rome. Credit Newspaper.com

"A Dish of Italian Scandal," Chicago Tribune, Oct 18, 1872

This reprint of a Boston Adertiser Letter by Brewster recounts a quarrel between the Saxon Duchess Marguerite and King Victor Emmanuel. Credit Newspaper.com

"The Bookery," Godey's Lady's Book, Jan 1896 to July 1898

"The Bookery" is a column in Godey's Lady's Book that recounts the magazine's newest book recommendations, complete with summaries, information about the authors, and short critiques. The column covers all kinds of social and cultural topics and…

"Fair Women," Godey's Lady's Book, Dec 1894 to May 1895

"Fair Women" is a column in Godey's Lady's Books that features some of society's most remarkable women who wield beauty, charm, and intellect. It recounts powerful female historical figures such as Cleopatra and Mary Queen of Scots and comments on…

"Editorial," Godey's Lady's Book, Feb 1894 to July 1894

"Editorial" is a column in Godey's Lady's Book that comments on all kinds of issues such as class, politics, gender norms, philosophy, or social events.The included file only serves as an example illustration of the column. Credit HathiTrust…

"All the Books," Godey's Lady's Book, [Oct] 1892 to Feb 1894

"All the Books" is a column in Godey's Lady's Book in which American author and journalist John Habberton recounts his newest book recommendations, complete with summaries, information about the authors, and short critiques. His recommendations cover…

"The Search Light," Godey's Lady's Book, [Oct] 1892 to Jan 1894

"The Search Light" is a column in Godey's Lady's Book and the successor to the column "Godey's Arm-Chair." Its purpose is to direct the readers "to all points of the world", keep them informed about any societal strides, and instruct them in…

"Godey's Fashions," Godey's Lady's Book, Oct 1892 to Dec 1897

"Godey's Fashions" is a column in Godey's Lady's Book that demonstrates the latest fashion trends for women, exemplified by various, partially colored, portrait plates and detailed illustrations. The portraits often consist of some of society’s…

"Godey's Arm-Chair," Godey's Lady's Book, May 1852 to [June] 1892

"Godey's Arm-Chair", later known as "Our Arm Chair", is a column in Godey's Lady's Book that covers a variety of topics, ranging from literary reviews to local news to lifestyle advice. The column is superseded by "The Search Light" in October…

"Editors' Table," Godey's Lady's Book, Jan 1840 to Dec 1877

"Editor's Table" is a column in Godey's Lady's Book that covers a vast variety of topics, often relating to women's issues in some way. Recurring topics include book recommendations and literary reviews, short biographies of public figures and…

Anne Brewster Diary Entry, Nov 7, 1868

Brewster writes about her relationship to the Reads and refers to issues that cannot be mentioned in a diary. Credit The Library Company of Philadelphia

"American Artists in Rome," Washington Union, March 26, 1853

The Washington Union reprints part of a Greenwood article for the National Era. At the end, a passage on Gibson and Hosmer is added, which is transcribed here. Credit Newspaper.com

"Greenwood Leaves from over the Sea," National Era, March 10, 1853

The article discusses the work of several US-American artists in Rome. It ends on a note about the carnival in Rome. Credit Newspaper.com

"Letters from the Capital," National Era, April 1, 1852

Another example of Grace Greenwood's column "Letters from the Capital" for the National Era. Credit Newspaper.com

Reprint of Greenwood Letter, Daily American Telegraph, April 12, 1852

The reprint of the National Era starts with an account of Mary Stuart. Eventually, however, the article pays tribute to Charlotte Cushman as a hard-working genius on stage characterized by passion, tenderness, force, and…

Reprint of Greenwood Letter, Buffalo Morning Express and Illustrated Buffalo Express, July 14, 1852

This note reprints a part of a Greenwood letter to the National Era. Greenwood recalls her passage to Liverpool, on which she observed Jenny Lind, the Swedish actress. Credit Newspaper.com

Greenwood's "Notes from over the Sea," New York Times, Sep 24, 1876

Greenwood writes this note from La Celle St. Cloud on Aug 28, 1876. She reviews some of the works, ideas, and the atmospere of the French and English salons, the art exhibitions. She also mentions Julian Hawthorne and the wedding anniversary of her…

Greenwood's "Notes from over the Sea," New York Times, Jan 9, 1876

Greenwood recounts some of her travel experiences from Switzerland. She writes this report in Paris on Dec 20, 1875. Greenwood includes the beautiful scenery, reminiscences of a late friend and the discomforts of her travels.

Greenwood's "Notes from over the Sea," New York Times, Dec 9, 1878

This note is written in Paris on Nov 21, 1878. Greenwood reports her experiences during a fair in Paris and criticizes one of Sarah Bernhardt's roles on stage, which she compares with Charlotte Cushman's Meg Merilies.

Greenwood Employment, National Era, Nov 28, 1850

The National Era reprints a note in which Greenwood's employment for the said paper is announced. Credit Newspaper.com