somerville died at naples on 29 november 1872, and was buried there in the english cemetery. in the following year her autobiographical "personal recollections" was published, consisting of reminiscences written during her old age. over 10,000 pieces are in the somerville collection of the bodleian library and somerville college, oxford. the collection includes papers relating to her writing and published work, and correspondence with family members, numerous scientists and writers, and other figures in public life. also included is substantial correspondence with the byron and lovelace families.