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Description: Collection consists of four manuscripts by Frances Hodgson Burnett: 1) "The Land of the Blue Flower," holograph, 26 pages; 2) "The Dawn of Tomorrow," typescript, 26 pages (incomplete); 3) "A Splendid Day," holograph, 68 pages, entire text of the book as published with the title The Dawn of Tomorrow (Charles Scribner's Sons, 1896; and 4) "Giovanni and the Other," holograph, 63 pages.
Names: Burnett, Frances Hodgson, 1849-1924 (Author)
Dates / Origin: Date Created: 1890 - 1924 (Questionable)
Library locations: Manuscripts and Archives Division; Shelf locator: MssCol 433
Topics: Authors, English -- 19th century; Authors, English -- 20th century; Women authors -- 19th century; Women authors -- 20th century
Genres: Manuscripts
Notes: Biographical/historical: Frances Hodgson Burnett was an author whose children's books including Sarah Crewe and The Secret Garden have endured as classics of children's literature. Frances Hodgson was born in England and came to America in 1865. In 1873 she married Dr. Swan Moses Burnett. Her earliest works were published in "Godey's Lady's Book", "Peterson's" and "Scribner's". Among her most popular works were That Lass O'Lowries (published as a book in 1877) which marked the beginning of her success, Little Lord Fauntleroy (published as a book in 1886), Sarah Crewe(1888), Little Saint Elizabeth (1899) and The Secret Garden (1911). Her plays included Esmerelda (1881) written in collaboraation with William Gillette, The FirstGentleman of Europe (1897) and The Lady of Quality (1896).In 1898 Burnett was divorced and in 1900 she married Stephen Townsend. During their short marriage they residedin England. After they separated Burnett returned to the United States and lived on Long Island in New York.; Ownership: MSS 89M69; Additional physical form: Burnett materials from various collections (including manuscripts of Secret Garden) available on microfilm; New York Public Library. [*ZL-237 ]; Acquisition: Gift, Pforzheimer (Carl and Lily) Foundation, 08/08/89; Room 3030, 70 Pine Street, New York New York 10270
Physical Description: Extent: .25 linear foot (1 box); Extent: Letters and manuscripts (including Secret Garden): 1 microfilm reel.
Type of Resource: Text
Identifiers: RLIN/OCLC: NYPW89-A540; NYPL catalog ID (B-number): b11343713; MSS Unit ID: 433; Archives EAD ID: 433; Universal Unique Identifier (UUID): 29367980-c60a-012f-f4d2-58d385a7bc34

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