The literary work of Phillips consisted of miscellaneous articles and short stories published in various periodicals, some of them under pen-names, in the line of criticism and fiction. She published a
Popular Manual of English Literature (
New York City, 1885). That work was characterized as the best of its kind in its day. It was carried out upon a philosophic system, that recognized all literature as a unit based upon national and international influences. A characteristic feature was its colored charts, providing ocular summaries of the contemporary civilians, authors, scientists, philosophers and artists of each age in Great Britain, France, Germany, Italy and Spain. Phillips also wrote articles in behalf of animals, being especially interested in
animal philanthropy. She was a member of
Sorosis (New York City), Springfield Woman's Club, College Club, and the New York Theatre Club. Phillips was President of the Blue Cross Society, an animal welfare organization in Springfield, Massachusetts. Philips was influential in forming the
Bald Eagle Protection Act which was passed in 1940. ==Personal life==