From the Collections
Stories and behind-the-scenes information on the rich holdings of our Library archives.
Mary Baker Eddy’s personal photo album
Find out what people she chose to include.
A Christian Science art medal
Discover this collectible object commemorating Christian Science.
Inscriptions in Mary Baker Eddy’s books
Find out how a message on a flyleaf can give new insight to the researcher.
From the Collections: Treatment for the Glover letter
Read how a badly damaged document was given new life.
Building “Mrs. Eddy’s gift” to Concord, New Hampshire
Read how a church took shape to nurture the city she called home.
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.
From the Collections: A small book notes a big story
Read about early efforts to organize the Christian Science movement.
From the Collections: Mandela visits the Monitor
See archival photographs sparking memories from 1990.
From the Collections: Charles Gratke reports
on the rise of Hitler
Read about a journalist’s struggles in covering pre-World War II Germany.
From the Collections: Mary Baker Eddy portrait plate
Learn the story behind a heartfelt gift to Mary Baker Eddy that featured her likeness.
From the Collections: Phillips family photo album
Learn about a family that was close to Mary Baker Eddy around the time she discovered Christian Science.