Caroline Hazard papers (MSS-0092)

Series 1. Photographs and letter book, circa 1887-1949
0.3 cubic feet

Series 2. Correspondence, 1899-1945
0.4 cubic feet

This series is arranged by outgoing and then incoming correspondence. The outgoing correspondence (in folders 2-4) is arranged chronologically, while the rest of the series contains incoming correspondence that is arranged alphabetically. The majority of the correspondence dates from 1942-1945 and is of a personal nature. In addition, there are references to Caroline Hazard’s philanthropic and civic activities. There is considerable correspondence from Hazard’s friend Patience Adams and Hazard’s nephew Leonard Bacon. Other correspondents include Gordon Battle from the Association for the Advancement of Negro Country Life, writer Pearl S. Buck, poet Isabel Fiske Conant, president of the Georgia Normal and Agricultural School Joseph W. Holley, president of George State College Benjamin F. Hubert, Dorothy H.W. Hunt, president of the Tuskegee Institute F.D. Patterson, John D. Rockefeller, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Republic of China T.A. Soong, and poet Margaret Stillwell.

Series 3. Writings, 1908-1944
0.25 cubic feet

This series contains Hazard’s writings in printed and manuscript form and is arranged alphabetically by title. The majority of the series contains poetry, however there are several manuscript copies of an unfinished autobiography. Folders contain a mix of poetry, notes, family history, autobiographical information, and other writings.

Series 4. Printed material, 1891-1944
0.1 cubic feet

This series contains printed material collected by Hazard. Included is an article on Mary Peace reprinted from the Bulletin of the Friends Historical Association, a book of poetry by Isabel Fiske Conant, and the program for the dedication of the Weaver sculpture at the Hazard Memorial in Peace Dale, Rhode Island, 1920.

Series 5. Other papers, 1872-1944
0.25 cubic feet

This series contains other papers collected by Hazard. Included are her 1942 tax return, notes on Hazard family history, which includes a description of “Memorial Tower” built by Joseph Hazard at “The Castle.” Other documents in this collection pertain to the Santa Barbara Museum and travel brochures.