Harriet Mabel Spalding
Harriet Mabel Spalding was an American poet and litterateur from New York. She began writing verses at the age of nine and was educated at the Albany Female Academy, where she was a distinguished student. Spalding's work was widely published and copied. She was the author of a volume of poetry.
Early life and education
Harriet Mabel Spalding was born in Gloversville, New York, January 10, 1862. She was the daughter of Rev. N. G. Spalding, a prominent clergyman in the Troy conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Her parents possessed literary talents. Her father was a graduate of Union College, and a brilliant orator. Her mother, Harriet Dorr, was a graduate of Mrs. Willard's Troy Seminary, and an artist of merit. Harriet had three siblings: Dorr Spalding, Dr. Warren Clyde Spalding, and Nathaniel Bull Spalding.Harriet inherited the talents of both parents. In 1868, the family removed to Schodack Landing, New York. Harriet was carefully and liberally educated. In 1877, she was graduated in the Albany Female Academy, where she won six [gold medals offered by the alumni in various branches of composition.
Career
She began to write verses at the age of nine years. She wrote much and her work was widely copied. Spalding was the author of a volume of poems.She became well known in the highest circles of art and literature in Albany, New York, Chicago, and New York City.
She died August 14, 1935, in Schenectady, New York, and was buried at Albany Rural Cemetery, Menands, New York.