Lucy Thurston Goodale papers
Scope and Contents
The Lucy Thurston Goodale Papers consist of correspondence (original manuscripts or typescript copies); notebooks and other writings; drawings and paintings; memorabilia; and biographical and genealogical information. Most of this material reflects Goodale's activities as a student at Mount Holyoke Female Seminary from 1838-1840. In letters written to family members, she discusses her studies (especially in the sciences), domestic work, schedule, regulations and religious life at the school, and the Seminary Building. She frequently mentions Mary Lyon, describes events such as the Fourth of July celebration in 1838, discusses her health and that of other members of the community, and refers to slavery and other contemporary issues. Her notebooks contain notes for lectures concerning chemistry, geology and other sciences and "Topics in Bible Lessons," as well as detailed descriptions of excursions to Deerfield, Mt. Holyoke (the mountain) and a button factory in South Hadley. Her writings also include a composition and poem and notes on her daily schedule. Goodale's drawings consist of floor plans for the cellar and first floor of the Seminary Building and a variety of other works (some of them in color), including numerous stencilled and theorem paintings. Memorabilia in the collection consists of two certificates concerning Goodale's early education and an account of her death written by her mother, Millicent Warren Goodale, in 1841. Biographical information includes a copy of Goodale's obituary, supplemented by notes about her family, ca. 1840s-1910, and an article published in the "Old Sturbridge Visitor" in 1982.
Dates
- ca. 1832-1841
- Majority of material found within 1838 - 1840
Conditions Governing Access
Unrestricted
Biographical Note
Lucy Thurston Goodale was born in Marlborough, Massachusetts, on August 8, 1820. She was the eldest of six children born to David Goodale and Millicent Warren Goodale. She attended one or more schools in Marlborough before entering Mount Holyoke Female Seminary in March, 1838. Goodale was a student at Mount Holyoke until July, 1840 and is considered a non-graduating member of the Class of 1841. She died in Marlborough on August 26, 1840, probably from typhoid fever contracted during the commencement exercises at Mount Holyoke.
Extent
1 boxes (x1841)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Goodale, Lucy Thurston, 1820-1840; Student. Attended Mount Holyoke Female Seminary 1838-1840, died of typhoid. Papers contain correspondence, notebooks, writings, drawings, theorem paintings, memorabilia, and biographical and genealogical information. Documenting her experience at Mount Holyoke, including special events and daily activities.
Arrangement
Arranged in 5 series.
- Correspondence (1836-1840)
- Writings (1838-1840)
- Drawings and Paintings (ca. 1838-1840)
- Memorabilia (ca. 1832-1841)
- Biographical Material (1840-1982)
- Button industry -- Massachusetts -- South Hadley Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Chemistry -- Study and teaching (Higher) -- Massachusetts -- South Hadley Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- College students -- Massachusetts -- Correspondence Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- English language -- Study and teaching (Higher) -- Massachusetts -- South Hadley Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Fourth of July -- 1838 Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Geology -- Study and teaching (Higher) -- Massachusetts -- South Hadley Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Mount Holyoke College -- Domestic work Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Mount Holyoke College -- Schedules Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Mount Holyoke College -- Student life -- 1838-1840 Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Mount Holyoke College -- Student papers -- ca. 1838-1840 Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Mount Holyoke College Manuscript Collections Subject Source: Local sources
- Mount Holyoke Female Seminary -- Curricula Subject Source: Local sources
- Mount Holyoke Female Seminary -- Faculty -- History Subject Source: Local sources
- Mount Holyoke Female Seminary -- Regulations Subject Source: Local sources
- Mount Holyoke Female Seminary -- Students Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Mountain Day -- 1838 Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Religion -- Study and teaching (Higher) -- Massachusetts -- South Hadley Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Science -- Study and teaching (Higher) -- Massachusetts -- South Hadley Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Student activities -- Massachusetts -- South Hadley Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Women -- Education -- United States -- History -- Sources Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Women -- Health and hygiene -- United States -- History Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Women college students -- Massachusetts -- Correspondence Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Women college students -- Religious life -- Massachusetts -- South Hadley Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- correspondence Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- drawings (visual works) Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- notebooks Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- stencils (visual works) Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- theorems (paintings) Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- Title
- Goodale Papers, ca. 1832-1841 (bulk 1838-1840)
- Status
- Edited Full Draft
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Language of description note
- English
Repository Details
Part of the Mount Holyoke College Archives and Special Collections Repository
50 College Street
8 Dwight Hall
South Hadley MA 01075-6425 USA
413-538-3079
archives@mtholyoke.edu
