Sophie May House in Norridgewock
Contributed by Norridgewock Historical Society
Item 11188
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The Sophie May House was built in 1845 by Cullen Sawtelle. Sophie May, whose real name was Rebecca Clarke, was the author of over 40 books between 1861 and 1903. Her fame came from her series called the Little Prudy books. Her sister, Sarah Clarke, was also an author and went by the name of Penn Shirley. Sophie May was hearing impaired. She died in 1906.
Other Information
- Title: Sophie May House in Norridgewock
- Creation Date: circa 1900
- Subject Date: circa 1900
- Town: Norridgewock
- County: Somerset
- State: ME
- Media: Photograph
- Dimensions (cm): 13 x 18
- Local Code: 11140
- Collection: Bette Miller Collection
- Object Type: Image
For more information about this item, contact:
Norridgewock Historical Society
PO Box 903, Norridgewock, ME
(207) 634-5623
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LC Subject Headings
Clarke, Sarah Jones,1840-1929--Homes and haunts--Maine--Norridgewock--Photographs
Women authors--Maine--Norridgewock
Authors, American--Maine--Norridgewock
Sophie May House (Norridgewock, Me.)--Photographs
Clarke, Rebecca Sophia, 1833-1906--Homes and haunts--Maine--Norridgewock--Photographs
People
May, Sophie
Clarke, Rebecca
Clarke, Sarah
Sawtelle, Cullen
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Little prudy books
Norrdigewock
Sophia May House (Norridgewock, Me.)
SophieMay
deaf
female academyClarke, Rebecca Sophia, 1833-1906
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