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Ms – 244: Papers Of George S. Patton Jr., Jujuan K. Johnson

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This collection is contained in two series, the first being George S. Patton Jr.’s letters to his Aunt “Nannie” and his mother from both VMI and West Point (1903-1908). The second being George S. Patton Jr.’s book “My Father as I remembered him.”, which contains a biography of his father, George S. Patton, and a brief biography of other family members, including himself up to 1927.

In Patton’s book “My Father as I remembered him,” he gives brief descriptions and stories about his family, starting with the first “Patton” and ending with himself in 1927. The first “Patton” was Robert …

Ms – 213: Papers Of Edmund F. Churchill, Chloe Parrella

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This collection includes numerous letters, in a single box, in good condition written by Edmund Churchill to members of his family at home, chiefly his father and sister, Charlotte. There are fifty-two letters to Charlotte, twenty-one to his father, and four to his brother. There is one letter from Edmund’s father, as well as two letters from his brother Theodore to their father. Also included are several pages of Churchill’s “diary”, which he entitled Memoranda, which cover major events on a monthly basis. Several pages of background are included, provided by the previous owner. The location given for each letter …

Se Mando I Biglietti Et Presentazione Per Il Siren, Il Warbury E Il Bertaux, Spero Che Arriveranno In Tempo Utile…, Adolfo Venturi

Margaret Talbot Jackson Correspondence

Handwritten letter from Adolfo Venturi to Margaret Talbot Jackson regarding tickets.

La Commission Des Antiquitiés Et Des Arts De Seine-Et-Oise A Décidé…

Margaret Talbot Jackson Correspondence

Typed letter regarding a visit to the Maisons-Laffitte. Includes envelope.

Ms – 246: Papers Of The Bond/Smith Families, Natalie M. Orga, Michelle Williams

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The collection includes over 500 letters, most of them pertaining to WWI. The majority of these letters are from Norman Bond to his mother, Elizabeth (or “Bessie”) Bond, discussing his experiences as a pilot in the 13th Aero group 2nd pursuit squadron. Norman also wrote to his mother frequently before the war during his time at Harvard University, and during his post-college tour of Europe. The collection includes many of these letters, postcards, and photographs from this time period, as well as Norman’s grades, professor correspondence, a Harvard flag, and other documents and ephemera relating to his school years. It …

Vilhjalmur Stefansson, Marie Ahnighito Peary

Diaries and Notebooks

Notebook containing transcribed letters between Marie Peary and Vilhjalmur Stefansson, as well as excerpts from her diary and other commentary.

Ms – 198: Letters Of Leonard G. Roberts, Olivia R. Simmet

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The letters from Leonard (Mike) Roberts to Geraldine Smith Roberts are very much the correspondence of a young, homesick husband in love. The first series of the collection includes five letters from Mike dated 1937 and two notes presumed to be circa the same time, marking the progress of their teenage courtship. The collection resumes in 1944 when Roberts begins his military service. Drafted late in the war, Roberts was not posted overseas until January, 1945. The letters detail his deployment and military life with a hiatus between February 3rd April 6th as Roberts is taken prisoner by the Germans. …

Although We Could Say So Little..., Annie Fields

Sarah Orne Jewett Correspondence

Letter from Annie Fields to Sarah Orne Jewett discussing the wedding of Diana Rockwell to Eliot Sumner, written on their wedding invitation.

I Felt A Bit Anxious Yesterday..., Annie Fields

Sarah Orne Jewett Correspondence

Letter from Annie Fields to Sarah Orne Jewett discussing plans for luncheon, weather, foot pain.

Have You Seen Janet Ross's Vegetable Book..., Annie Fields

Sarah Orne Jewett Correspondence

Letter from Annie Fields to Sarah Orne Jewett discussing social plans, weather, Janet Ross's vegetable book, request for "Japanese balls for children."

As For Mrs. Forbes Dearest..., Annie Fields

Sarah Orne Jewett Correspondence

Letter from Annie Fields to Sarah Orne Jewett discussing her poor health and fatigue.

Aldrich And Lillian Have Just Gone..., Annie Fields

Sarah Orne Jewett Correspondence

Letter from Annie Fields to Sarah Orne Jewett discussing Jewett's writing, How to Help the Poor, gossip.

Just One Word This Saturday Morning..., Annie Fields

Sarah Orne Jewett Correspondence

Letter from Annie Fields to Sarah Orne Jewett discussing the weather, visitors.

The Noble Box Of "Green Growing Things"..., Annie Fields

Sarah Orne Jewett Correspondence

Letter from Annie Fields to Sarah Orne Jewett discussing a gift from Jewett ("noble box of green growing things"), weather, fatigue, visitors.

I Hope That You And Mary Can Come..., Annie Fields

Sarah Orne Jewett Correspondence

Letter from Annie Fields to Sarah Orne Jewett discussing a reading event, Alice Howe, fatigue.

Your Letter Urging Me To Come To You..., Annie Fields

Sarah Orne Jewett Correspondence

Letter from Annie Fields to Sarah Orne Jewett discussing a difficult meeting, sales of "The Marsh Island," visitors.

There Is No Going Abroad For Joys..., Mary Rice Jewett

Sarah Orne Jewett Correspondence

Letter from Mary Rice Jewett to Sarah Orne Jewett discussing weather, visitors.

It Was So Pleasant To Come Home..., Mary Rice Jewett

Sarah Orne Jewett Correspondence

Letter from Mary Rice Jewett to Sarah Orne Jewett discussing weather, visitors, furniture, early spring.

I Had No Intention Of Letting So Long A Time Pass..., Ellen Mason

Sarah Orne Jewett Correspondence

Letter from Ellen Mason to Sarah Orne Jewett discussing Kate's health, reading, drawing class, spring.

I Want You To Keep Fénélon..., Ellen Mason

Sarah Orne Jewett Correspondence

Letter from Ellen Mason to Sarah Orne Jewett discussing books and reading, Kate's health, drawing class.

I Have Been Waiting To Send You The "Statesman Of The 19th Century"..., John Lord

Sarah Orne Jewett Correspondence

Letter from John Lord to Sarah Orne Jewett discussing "Statesman of the 19th Century," gout, Annie Fields's health and character.

I Wish You Had Heard It..., Grace Gordon

Sarah Orne Jewett Correspondence

Letter from Grace Gordon to Sarah Orne Jewett discussing her trip to the White Mountains.

I Bid You A Most Loving And Cordial Welcome..., L. M. Perry

Sarah Orne Jewett Correspondence

Letter from L. M. Perry to Sarah Orne Jewett discussing Jewett's return home.

If You Think So, You May Say..., Theophilus Parsons

Sarah Orne Jewett Correspondence

Letter from Theophilus Parsons to Sarah Orne Jewett discussing her work, his aging.

You Gave Me A Very Pleasant Walk..., George Wallis Haven

Sarah Orne Jewett Correspondence

Letter from George Wallis Haven to Sarah Orne Jewett discussing fruit, flowers, old age.

I Had A Good Long Afternoon's Work..., Sarah Orne Jewett

Sarah Orne Jewett Correspondence

Letter from Sarah Orne Jewett to Annie Fields discussing her affection, visitors.

And I Wish I Had My Own Dear Warm Little Fuff..., Sarah Orne Jewett

Sarah Orne Jewett Correspondence

Letter from Sarah Orne Jewett to Annie Fields discussing music, her wishes to be with Fields.

I Didn't Read A Word In The Cars..., Sarah Orne Jewett

Sarah Orne Jewett Correspondence

Letter from Sarah Orne Jewett to Annie Fields discussing weather, riding the train, affection for Fields.

I Was So Sorry After I Had Sent The Letter..., Sarah Orne Jewett

Sarah Orne Jewett Correspondence

Letter from Sarah Orne Jewett to Annie Fields discussing Fields's depression.

I Don't Believe You Were Half So Sad..., Sarah Orne Jewett

Sarah Orne Jewett Correspondence

Letter from Sarah Orne Jewett to Annie Fields discussing Fields's depression.