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"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

"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

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

"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…

"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 The column is superseded by "The Search Light" in October…

"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…

"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…

"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…

"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…

"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…

"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…

"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

"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

"Our Artists in Rome," Public Ledger, Aug 16, 1876

The article reprints a part of a Brewster article for the Boston Advertiser in which the journalist lists US-American artists who left Rome to spend the summer elsewhere. Brewster mentions Story and Tilton among others. Credit Newspaper.com

"Some Curious Particulars About the Illness and Habits of the Pope," Jackson County Banner, May 24, 1877

This reprint from the Philadelphia Bulletin speaks to the Pope's health and favorite food. Credit Newspaper.com

Note about Brewster Article, The Bucks County Gazette, Feb 2, 1882

The note refers to a Brewster article for the Boston Advertiser. It mentions the Baroness von Bulow who, according to Brewster, shows "devotion" to her grandfather Liszt. Credit Newspaper.com

"How Charlotte Cushman Came to Play 'Nancy Sykes,'" The Superior Times, Oct 26, 1878

The reprint from Brewster's article for the Boston Advertiser speaks to Cushman’s performance as Nancy Sykes before she went to England. It is a glowing review and covers Cushman’s financial precarity and beginning of her career. The article is…

Frances Elliot's Roman Gossip (1894)

Elliot's account of Rome displays his experiences and descriptions of the city. The preface defends gossip as a valid source of information for "domestic" and "familiar" stories that add to those widely known. Credit HathiTrust Digital Library

Godey's Lady's Book

Godey's Lady's Book, later known as Godey's Magazine, is an American magazine devoted to women's issues and is first published by L.A. Godey in 1830 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.In 1837, Sarah Josepha Hale becomes the editor of Godey's Lady's Book.…

Greenwood's "Notes from over the Sea," New York Times, April 30, 1876

Greenwood reports on her travels through Italy. She fondly remembers her time with Cushman 23 years ago when the group of single ladies was referred to as the "happy family." Greenwood calls Cushman their "chaperone."At the beginning, Greenwood…