From the Collections
Stories and behind-the-scenes information on the rich holdings of our Library archives.

From the Collections: Christian Science Monitor Youth Forums—a unifying activity
Learn about the history of these organizations and their early efforts to provide constructive engagement for young people in world affairs.

From the Collections: A history of Christian Science youth meetings
Explore the evolving ways The Mother Church has facilitated communication and fellowship among young people of faith since the 1950s.

From the Collections: Mary Baker Eddy’s carriage rides
Read about a longtime practice that served several useful purposes for the leader of the Christian Science movement.

From the Collections: Notations in Mary Baker Eddy’s Book of Psalms
Explore evidence that this beloved volume comforted and guided the founder of Christian Science.

From the Collections: Sergei Prokofiev and Christian Science
Discover this renowned twentieth-century composer’s connections with church members, prayer, and spiritual healing.

From the Collections: Forged documents
Learn about a series of letters attributed to Mary Baker Eddy—and how the Library’s collection has aided in confirming the truth about them.

From the Collections: Christian Science on college and university campuses
See how this important activity has evolved and endured, from seeds sown in the late 1800s.

From the Collections: A 1904 letter from Nigeria
Learn about some of the earliest interest in Christian Science originating in West Africa.

From the Collections: On the subject of the Subject File
Find out about a project to help make our resources on the history of Christian Science more accessible.

From the Collections: The Christian Science Publishing House
Find out how this building helped further The Mother Church’s mission while achieving historical significance.

From the Collections: Christian Science Monitor Youth Forums—a unifying activity
Learn about the history of these organizations and their early efforts to provide constructive engagement for young people in world affairs.

From the Collections: A history of Christian Science youth meetings
Explore the evolving ways The Mother Church has facilitated communication and fellowship among young people of faith since the 1950s.

From the Collections: Mary Baker Eddy’s carriage rides
Read about a longtime practice that served several useful purposes for the leader of the Christian Science movement.

From the Collections: Notations in Mary Baker Eddy’s Book of Psalms
Explore evidence that this beloved volume comforted and guided the founder of Christian Science.

From the Collections: Sergei Prokofiev and Christian Science
Discover this renowned twentieth-century composer’s connections with church members, prayer, and spiritual healing.