| Description | <p>Letters dated 1886 regarding Eckenstein's work translating Pearson's <i>Die Fronica</i> manuscript from English into German. Letters dated 1887 regarding her work for Conway transcribing the manuscripts of Albrecht Dürer; <i>Die Fronica</i> proofs; researching portraits of Veronica and Christ; research in Berlin; the Men and Women's Club; social research into prostitution; Pearson's writings and lectures on socialism, religion, marriage and German history. </p>
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<p>Letters dated 1888 regarding etymology; Maria Sharpe; and Ibsen. Letters dated 1889 regarding the Men and Women's Club, and papers read and discussed there; Maria Sharpe, and her relationship with Pearson; William Conway; German rhymes for children; European history; and marriage.</p>
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<p>Letters dated 1890-1897 regarding her relationship with Pearson; Pearson and Maria Sharpe; the Whitney family pedigree; Pearson's time in Norway; and Eckenstein's trip to Saig. Letters dated 1902 regarding homilies, proverbs and phrases about marriage; and children's literature and rhymes, with enclosed notes.</p>
<p>Letters dated 1928-1931 regarding the death of Maria, and its impact on the Pearson family; her own health; and regarding the publication of <i>A Spell of Words</i>, with enclosed copy introduction and table of contents.</p> |