Title:
Norwich's forgotten woman poet
Author:
Carol W. Kimball
Subjects:
Connecticut History
Poets
Women
Poets
Women
Object ID:
scr-027-081a
Object Name:
scrapbook
Category:
8: Communication Artifact
Subcategory:
Documentary Artifact
Publisher:
The Day
Publication Place:
New London, Ct.
Pubication Date:
02/01/1990
Collection:
Indian and Colonial Scrapbook
Summary:
Born in 1791, and known as the Sweet Singer of Hartford, Lydia Hunley began writting poetry to augment the family fortunes, to the displeasure of her husband. She wrote anonymously until she became so successful that her husband finally capitulated. 67 books were published before her death in1865.
People:
Lathrop, Dr. Daniel
Hyde, Nancy Maria
Caulkins, Frances Manwaring
Hyde, Nancy Maria
Caulkins, Frances Manwaring
Search Terms:
Connecticut History
Poets
Women
Poets
Women