Alcott Collection

LOUISA MAY ALCOTT (1832-1888). American author

ALCOTT: LITTLE WOMEN. Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy March read a letter with their mother. Engraved illustration from the book, Little Women, by Louisa May Alcott, originally published in 1868

Little Women - The March family under a tree
Little Women by Louisa May Alcott - The March family under a tree, enjoying a picnic on Mrs Marchs 60th birthday. 1880

Little Women - Professor Bhaer entertains the children
Little Women by Louisa May Alcott - Professor Bhaer from Berlin entertains the children (Tina and Kitty) during Jos visit to New York. 1880

Little Women / Round Fire
Meg, Jo, Beth, Amy & their Mother gather around the fire to read a letter

LOUISA MAY ALCOTT (1832-1888). American author. U. S. commemorative postage stamp, 1940
LOUISA MAY ALCOTT (1832-1888). American author. U.S. commemorative postage stamp, 1940

Little Women - Jo and Fritz reunited under an umbrella
Little Women by Louisa May Alcott - Jo and Fritz (Professor Bhaer) reunited under an umbrella. 1880

Little Women - Meg buying silk for a new dress
Little Women by Louisa May Alcott - Meg buying silk for a new dress, far beyond her household budget, encouraged by her friend Sallie. 1880

Little Women - Jo and Laurie sitting on the stairs
Little Women by Louisa May Alcott - Jo and Laurie sitting chatting on the stairs. 1880

Little Women, Grand Theatre, Leeds, West Yorkshire, dramatised by Marian de Forest, based on the novel by Louisa M Alcott, showing the scene in which John and Meg are surprised by Jo and Laurie. 1920

The home of Amos Benson Alcott (1799-1888) and his family
530433 The home of Amos Benson Alcott (1799-1888) and his family, including Louisa May Alcott, at Concord, Massachusetts. Wood engraving, 1875; Universal History Archive/UIG

LITTLE WOMEN/DEAD CANARY
Beth sobs over the dead canary. Date: First published: 1868

Little Women - Jo in the garret, feeling lonely
Little Women by Louisa May Alcott - Jo in the garret, feeling lonely and reading her old notebooks, which remind her of her old friend the Professor. 1880

Little Women - Amys attempts at Art
Little Women by Louisa May Alcott - Amys attempts at Art. 1880

Little Women - Jos table at Mrs Chesters fair
Little Women by Louisa May Alcott - Jos table at Mrs Chesters fair, where she is selling flowers supplied from Lauries garden. 1880

Little Women - Jo writing her novel in special costume
Little Women by Louisa May Alcott - Jo writing her novel in a special costume which she calls her scribbling suit. 1880

Little Women - a lobster for a special lunch
Little Women by Louisa May Alcott - a lobster for a special lunch. 1880

Little Women - Lauries felt hat and rattle
Little Women by Louisa May Alcott - Lauries felt hat and watchmans rattle. 1880

Little Women - Mrs March and Jo read a letter
Little Women by Louisa May Alcott - Mrs March and Jo read a letter, purporting to be a love letter to Meg from John Brooke, but actually a practical joke and forgery. 1880

Little Women - Laurie witnessing Amys will
Little Women by Louisa May Alcott - Laurie witnessing Amys will. 1880

Little Women - Mop the dog lying on his back
Little Women by Louisa May Alcott - Mop the dog lying on his back, a sign that he is in need of food. 1880

Little Women - Beth winding up the grandfather clock
Little Women by Louisa May Alcott - Beth winding up the grandfather clock. 1880

Little Women - Beth checking the postbox
Little Women by Louisa May Alcott - Beth checking the postbox, her daily helpful task. 1880

Little Women - Meg and three young men at a party
Little Women by Louisa May Alcott - Meg sitting in a chair at a dance party, surrounded by three young men (Laurie, Ned Moffat and Fisher)

Little Women - Jo and Laurie boating on the river
Little Women by Louisa May Alcott - Jo and Laurie boating on the river during the summer holidays. 1880

Little Women - Mr Laurence and Beth
Little Women by Louisa May Alcott - Mr Laurence and Beth. He has just offered the sisters the free use of the piano in his house, and Beth in particular is interested. 1880

Little Women - Christmas entertainments
Little Women by Louisa May Alcott - Christmas entertainments, in which the friends and family dress up and act out scenes from a romantic melodrama

Little Women - Preface illustration
Little Women by Louisa May Alcott - Preface illustration - " Go then, my little Book...". 1880

Jo kisses her Friedrich. Date: first published 1859

ALCOTT AND CHILDREN
LOUISA MAY ALCOTT American writer, depicted with some of the children to whom her books have given so much pleasure Date: 1832 - 1888

LITTLE WOMEN / UMBRELLA / JO
Jo with the Professor under the umbrella. Date: First published: 1868

LITTLE WOMEN / JO / EDITOR
Jo hands her story into the editor. Date: First published: 1868

LITTLE WOMEN / JO CRIES
Laurie comforts Jo. Date: First published: 1868

LITTLE WOMEN / JO / HAIR CUT
Jo has all her hair cut off. Date: First published: 1868

LITTLE WOMEN / AMY CRIES
Laurie persuades Amy to go to Aunt Marchs. Date: First published: 1868

LITTLE WOMEN / HAMMOCK
Laurie lies in a hammock. Date: First published: 1868

LITTLE WOMEN / CROQUET
Jo & Fred play a game of croquet. Date: First published: 1868

LITTLE WOMEN / MEG TRUNK
Meg goes to Vanity Fair; her sisters help her to pack her trunk. Date: First published: 1868

LITTLE WOMEN / ICE FALL
Amy falls through the ice. Date: First published: 1868

Home of Louisa May Alcott at Concord, Massachusetts, USA
Louisa May Alcott (1832-1888) - the Home at Concord, Massachusetts, USA of the American writer. The Birthplace of the Concord School of Philosophy in 1879.. Date: circa 1920s

Dr Frederick L H Willis, American spiritualist and physician
Dr Frederick Llewellyn Hovey Willis (1830-1914), American spiritualist minister and physician

Little Women / Laurie
Jo pointed, and Laurie sat up to examine. Date: First published: 1868

Louisa May Alcott (1832-1888), American writer, 1875

The home of Amos Benson Alcott (1799-1888), Concord, Massachusetts, 1875
The home of Amos Benson Alcott (1799-1888) and his family, including Louisa May Alcott, Concord, Massachusetts. Wood engraving, 1875

Amos Bronson Alcott (1799-1888), American teacher and transcendentalist
Amos Bronson Alcott (1799-1888) American teacher and transcendentalist. Father of Louisa May Alcott. Wood engraving, 1875

Rw Emerson / Summerhouse
RALPH WALDO EMERSON Summerhouse in the American writers garden at Concord, Massachusetts: it was used by a neighbour, Bronson Alcott Date: 1803 - 1882

Alcott / Concord Mass Home
LOUISA MAY ALCOTT Home at Concord, Massachusetts, of the American writer Date: 1832 - 1888

ALCOTT: ORCHARD HOUSE, 1941. The family home of Little Women author Louisa May Alcott in Concord, Massachusetts. Photograph by Frank O. Branzetti, 7 April 1941

ALCOTT: ORCHARD HOUSE, c1900. The family home of Little Women author Louisa May Alcott in Concord, Massachusetts. Photograph, c1900

LOUISA MAY ALCOTT (1832-1888). American writer. Oil over a photograph

CONCORD: THE WAYSIDE. The Wayside, home of Louisa May Alcott and, later, Nathaniel Hawthorne, at Concord, Massachusetts

LOUISA MAY ALCOTT (1832-1888). American writer. Autograph signature

LOUSIA MAY ALCOTT (1832-1888). American author. Undated photograph

LOUISA MAY ALCOTT and her family in their home at Concord, Massachusetts: drawing, 19th century

ALCOTT: ENIGMAS, 1864. The Eavesdropper watching the Two Sisters. Engraved illustration for the story, Engigmas, by Louisa May Alcott, published in an American newspaper, 1864

AMOS BRONSON ALCOTT (1799-1888). American philosopher and writer. Father of American author Louisa May Alcott. Photograph, late 19th century

Good Wives - 7
Amy in the garden with Laurie. Date: first published 1869

Good Wives - 5
Professor Blaer watches Jo with the children. Date: first published 1869

Good Wives - 6
Laurie presents a bouquet of flowers to Amy. Date: first published 1869

Good Wives - 3
Meg and John Brooke have just quarreled about her jellies : they sit sulking, she with her sewing, he with his paper - but soon a kiss will put things right. Date: first published 1869

Good Wives - 8
Jo in Beths sick-room. (She gets better, you ll be glad to know.) Date: first published 1869

Good Wives - 2
Meg prepares for her wedding to John Brooke, in the gown she has made herself. Date: first published 1869

Good Wives - 1
Mrs March and her daughters were left under the festival tree. Date: first published 1869

Good Wives - 4
Jo and Amy pay a call. Date: first published 1869

Little Women / Father
Meg, Jo, Amy & Beth sit with their father. Date: First published: 1868

Little Women / Game Chess
A game of chess. Date: First published: 1868

ALCOTT (1832 - 1888)
LOUISA MAY ALCOTT American writer Date: 1832 - 1888

Little Women / Singing
Tink ob yer marcies, chillen, tink ob yer marcies !;

Little Women / Amy / Ice
Amy falls into the ice but is saved by Laurie with the aid of a hockey stick

Little Women / Meg / Packing
Meg goes to Vanity Fair - packing her things

Alcott / Women - 18
Jos sacrifice : she has her hair cut short

Alcott / Women - 15
The cover of the 1912 edition

Little Women / Merry Lunch
A merry lunch it was

Little Women / Title Page
Title page

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"Alcott: A Literary Legacy and the World of Little Women" Louisa May Alcott (1832-1888), an esteemed American author, left an indelible mark on literature with her timeless novel, "Little Women. " Under the shade of a tree, readers are transported to the enchanting world of the March family. The heartwarming tale unfolds as Professor Bhaer captivates young minds with his entertaining stories. Recognized for her literary prowess, Louisa May Alcott's contributions were commemorated with a U. S. Postage stamp in 1940. This stamp serves as a testament to her enduring impact on American literature. Within the pages of "Little Women, " one encounters moments that resonate deeply. The image of Meg purchasing silk for a new dress symbolizes dreams and aspirations taking flight amidst life's challenges. Meanwhile, at the Grand Theatre in Leeds, West Yorkshire, audiences eagerly gather to witness this beloved story come alive on stage. Concord, Massachusetts stands as a pilgrimage site for fans seeking solace within Louisa May Alcott's home - where inspiration flowed freely from pen to paper, and is here that her remarkable spirit continues to inspire writers and readers alike. Intriguingly, Dr. Frederick L. H Willis emerges as both spiritualist and physician - perhaps embodying elements mirrored in Alcott's characters who grapple with their own inner conflicts while navigating societal expectations. Amongst these characters is Jo March herself; she finds solace under an umbrella when reunited with Fritz – their love transcending time and distance. Yet even Jo experiences moments of loneliness in the garret – reminding us all that vulnerability lies beneath even the strongest spirits. Through "Little Women, " Louisa May Alcott crafted not just a story but also an exploration into universal themes such as love, sisterhood, resilience, and personal growth. Her legacy endures through generations who continue to find solace, inspiration, and a sense of belonging within the pages of her timeless masterpiece.