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

“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.

“Two Mules and Saddles”: a Monitor reporter’s journey to Ethiopia
A business expense report points to rich stories.

Evelyn Tilton Glover photo
Learn about Eddy’s touching relationship with her youngest granddaughter.

Glover family locket
This gold ornament opens a window on Mary Baker Eddy’s brother- and sister-in-law.

The “record of dreams”: documenting George Glover’s guardians
Gain insights into Mary Baker Eddy’s life as a young mother.

The city of Lynn in 1849
Explore a map of the mill city that nurtured the early Christian Science movement.
Baker Family Vignettes
Check out the story behind colorized photos of Eddy’s cousin and his wife.

Mary Baker Eddy’s Grandfather Clock
Read the history of a beautiful clock that struck the hours in Mary Baker Eddy’s home.

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.

From the Collections: Mind Cure by Cyrus Bartol
Read about an early advocate of Christian Science among Boston’s religious establishment.