From the Collections
Stories and behind-the-scenes information on the rich holdings of our Library archives.
The Massachusetts Metaphysical College, Boston
The Massachusetts Metaphysical College was chartered in 1881. According to the articles of agreement the College…
Mary Baker Eddy’s study and desk at Pleasant View
Mary Baker Eddy moved to Pleasant View in Concord, New Hampshire, in June 1892, with plans to lead a quieter, less busy life…
The Dearest Spot On Earth: The Birthplace of Mary Baker Eddy
In Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, Mary Baker Eddy’s seminal work, she wrote: “Home is the dearest spot on earth, and it should be the center, though not the boundary of the affections” (p.58)…
Library Newsletters 2007-2013
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Mary Baker Eddy joins the DAR
Founded on October 11, 1890, the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) came about at a time when women felt the need to express their patriotic feelings…
“The Right Princess,” Chapter XXIX: “Whither thou goest”
In an interview given to the Portland [Maine] Evening Express and Advertiser in 1912, American author Clara Louise Burnham…
“Knocking:” An Illustration from “Christ and Christmas”
Among the items in our collection that belonged to Mary Baker Eddy is a framed original illustration by James F. Gilman.
Dewey Perfect Self-Filling Fountain Pen
Discover what this object reveals about the practical needs of Mary Baker Eddy as a writer.
Madame Luella A. Varney Serrao Bust of Mary Baker Eddy
One of the most intriguing likenesses of Mary Baker Eddy is this marble bust by Luella A. Varney (later Serrao: 1865-post 1935). It is the only sculpture for which Eddy posed.
The White Steam Automobiles
In mid-1908, the Boston representatives of the White Motor Company, whose offices were on 320 Newbury Street, came into contact with Adolph Stevenson, Eddy’s carriage driver and handyman.
Joshua Bailey, United States Internal Revenue Collector
This student of Mary Baker Eddy achieved good despite his checkered past.
Hymns that Mary Baker Eddy “particularly loved”
Learn why several selections meant so much to her.
“Oh, You Dear Busy Bees”
Find out how young people contributed to the construction of The Mother Church.
Christian Science literature distribution and The Mission Yacht Association
Read how an early missionary activity developed to serve New York’s seagoing community.
John Nelson Marble’s portrait of Mary Baker Eddy
This painting hangs as a symbol of New Hampshire’s regard for a native daughter.
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