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

The History of the Cross and Crown Emblem
Here’s some fascinating background on a familiar design

A Tale from Cañon City
Among the decorative arts pieces on display in Mary Baker Eddy’s study at Pleasant View, her home in Concord, New Hampshire, was a large photographic print of the Royal Gorge, Colorado.

Little Mementos of the Past
The Library’s collections include objects Mary Baker Eddy gave to others, as well as many gifts she received herself.

An Ivory Pigeon for Eddy’s “Bright Bearer of Messages”
Of the many men and women who worked for Mary Baker Eddy, few were as devoted as Laura Sargent.

A Mustache Cup
Out of all the china/dishware found in the Library’s collections there is only a single example of a mustache cup.
Yale Automobile
We’ve already written about Mary Baker Eddy’s horses, and featured an exhibit about one of her carriages, leaving another transportation topic yet undiscussed: horseless carriages, or automobiles.

The White Student
Among the items that Mary Baker Eddy kept in her study, at Pleasant View and later at Chestnut Hill, was this bust of a child who appears to be thoughtfully contemplating a book.
The Use of the Revised Version of the Bible in the “Christian Science Quarterly” during Mary Baker Eddy’s Lifetime
The references in the Christian Science Quarterly followed the Revised Version during that periodical’s first year, 1890. This translation continued to be used for both the Golden Text and Responsive Reading from time to time during and shortly after Eddy's lifetime,...

Mary Baker Eddy’s Diamond Cross Pin
In the Library’s collection of jewelry is a cross pin, consisting of eleven old mine cut diamonds outlined by a thin band of gold.
Article XXV, Section 7: “Rule of Conduct”
The original form of the "Rule of Conduct" By-Law appeared in the 5th edition of the Manual of The Mother Church, issued in the latter half of 1896. In August of that year, someone reported to Mary Baker Eddy that a picture (whose description is unknown) had been hung...

An especially memorable Communion Season
See what our collections reveal about Mary Baker Eddy’s address to a crowd of 12,000.

A Time for Singing at Chestnut Hill
Discover what music and song meant to Mary Baker Eddy.

Women’s Suffrage and Matilda Hindman
Read about Mary Baker Eddy’s early support of women’s rights.

Thankfulness during wartime struggles
Read how a church in Holland received help and encouragement during World War II.

Eddy and the poetry of Felicia Hemans
Read how poet Felicia Hemans influenced the discoverer of Christian Science.