ALS, 2pp.; on 12 x 6 in. paper with the letter of "The World's Industrial Centennial Exposition: Dept of Woman's Work, June 5th, 1885, My dear David

In very good condition. Included is a small broadside by Howe about the New Orleans Exposition (1884-1885), noting the need for the work of women to be represented at the exposition. (not in BAL). Typed transcription of the letter included. Howe writes to "David" about depositing of her semi annual remittance where "it is drawing interest" and noting that $50 is taken out for "dear Cory." She mentions that the "Expo is nearly stripped of all it glories. I am waiting to see the debts of my department duly paid." She notes that she will be coming home soon and (truncated) approves of all the "bric-a-brac" she mentioned from Howe's dear brother.
Howe is best remembered for "The Battle Hymn of the Republic" but she was also a life-long reformer and activist. She was active in the American Woman Suffrage Association, Sorosis, The Women's Clubs and a host of other organizations. She was the first woman elected to the American Academy of Arts and Letters (in 1908). (Inventory #: 58853)