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Portrait of Mary Frances Hutchinson, daughter of Zephaniah K. Hutchinson and Elizabeth Nettleton. The Hutchinson Family Singers were a popular American singing group who toured the United States and Great Britain in the 1840s.

Mary Frances "Fanny" Hackney Wines, wife of Frederick H. Wines, poses for a portrait wearing a beaded necklace and shirt.

After Mary Frances Coffin Skiff's death in 1918, her husband, Vernon William Skiff, founder of the Jewel Tea Company, donated $100,000 for the contstruction of a hospital in Newton, Iowa. The building was dedicated and named her memory in 1921. The…

Mary Frances Coffin Skiff poses for a portrait wearing a white dress.

Mary Ellen Hanks Baber holds her young son, Dexter, during a portrait session.

Mary Elizabeth Black sits for a portrait wearing a white shawl. On verso: "Monticello - 1861."

Mary Devlin Booth comments to Emma Cushman that: "Last night we went to see J. Wilkes B. for the first time. We were very much pleased by him, but he has a great deal to learn and unlearn."

Mary Devlin Booth's correspondence to Emma Cushman mentions a large party, concerns about her health, and Edwin going to Brooklyn to perform.

Mary Devlin Booth writes an affectionate letter to her friend Emma Cushman mentioning the "constant wear and tear" of New York and Edwin playing Sir Edward Mortimer and Don Caesar.

Mary Devlin Booth shares in her letter to Emma Cushman extensive news about the baby, the theaters and recent performances. She writes that "Ristori, I expect will be here We were fortunate enough to see Le Maitre in his great role of Don Caesar."

Mary Devlin Booth writes to Emma Cushman of news of the baby, a boat race, and Edwin Booth in Paris. Mary states that she "... heard Dickens read the other night and was most sadly disappointed he is certainly overrated."

Mary Devlin Booth corresponds with Emma Cushman regarding her health, exercise, her baby, their life in London, their cottage, her request for news of Boston, and other matters.