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Box 1

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Contains 18 Results:

Correspondence, 1913-1914

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 5
Identifier: id143205
Scope and Contents From the Collection: The collection contains correspondence . Correspondence includes letters primarily from 1908-1919, from Nelson Page and his wife Florence Lathrop Field Page to her daughters Minna Field Gibson Burnaby, Florence Field Lindsay, Bryan Lathrop and Helen Aldis Lathrop. The letters concern social life in Washington, D.C., life in Rome during World War I, diplomacy under Woodrow Wilson, and the role of a diplomat's wife. There are forty letters, 1915-1916, from Algernon Edwin Burnaby to his wife...
Dates: 1913-1914

Thomas Nelson Page, Washington, D.C., to Minna Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicester, England, 1913 March 13

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 5
Identifier: id143206
Scope and Contents

Sends her birthday wishes; describes his duties at the President's inauguration; has heard rumor of his appointment as an ambassador; gave a speech at Lotus Club in New York; has a collection of short stories now in press; wrote political articles which appeared in North American Review. 8 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

Dates: 1913 March 13

"Dad" (Thomas Nelson Page), Southborough, Massachusetts, to Minna Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicester, England, 1913 May 3

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 5
Identifier: id143207
Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents Discusses illness of her husband; states that post of ambassador to England went to another "Mr. Page" [Walter Hines Page]; says that he was honored to be considered but would only accept France or Italy as his post. 4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

Dates: 1913 May 3

Thomas Nelson Page, New Hampshire Avenue, to John A. Stewart, New York, New York, 1913 May 23

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 5
Identifier: id143208
Scope and Contents

Regrets he is unable to attend meeting of Sub-Executive Committee. 1 page. Typewritten Letter Signed.

Dates: 1913 May 23

"Dad" (Thomas Nelson Page), Washington, D.C. to Minna Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicester, England, 1913 May 27

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 5
Identifier: id143209
Scope and Contents

Inquires about her husband's illness and convalescence; states that an ambassadorship is not forthcoming. 4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

Dates: 1913 May 27

"Dad" (Thomas Nelson Page), Paris, France, to Minna Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicester, England, 1913 September 28

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 5
Identifier: id143210
Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents Describes shopping in Paris and his visit to Kahn's gardens; suggests sculptor of elephant statue to be placed in the Field Museum, Chicago, Illinois. 4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

Dates: 1913 September 28

Thomas Nelson Page, Rome, Italy, to Minna Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicester, England; forwarded to Southampton, 1913 October 20

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 5
Identifier: id143211
Scope and Contents

Describes his first official duties as an American Ambassador; discusses his reception by the King of Italy, their conversation, and introduction of other ambassadors. 7 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

Dates: 1913 October 20

Thomas Nelson Page, Rome, Italy, to Minna Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicester, England, 1913 November 30

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 5
Identifier: id143212
Scope and Contents

Discusses visit of American Admirals and his reception with the King and Queen of Italy; describes his wife's success with the Queen, her fluent Italian, and the high opinion of her held by the Queen; describes dinner with King and Queen and his favorable impression of them. 8 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

Dates: 1913 November 30

Thomas Nelson Page, Rome, Italy, to Minna and Algernon Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicester, England, 1913 December 23

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 5
Identifier: id143213
Scope and Contents

Talks about his Christmas plans; states that he is to have lunch with Sir George Trevelyan. 4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

Dates: 1913 December 23

Thomas Nelson Page, Rome, Italy, to Minna Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicester, England, 1913 December 29

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 5
Identifier: id143214
Scope and Contents

Describes Christmas presents and activities. 4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

Dates: 1913 December 29

"Mommy" (Florence Lathrop (Field) Page), Rome, Italy, to Minna Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicester, England, 1913 December 29

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 5
Identifier: id143215
Scope and Contents

Thanking for Christmas gifts. 6 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

Dates: 1913 December 29

Thomas Nelson Page, Rome, Italy, to Minna Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicester, England, 1914 January 30

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 5
Identifier: id143216
Scope and Contents

Describes his and his wife's new quarters in a palace; describes a court ball. 8 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

Dates: 1914 January 30

Thomas Nelson Page, Rome, Italy, to "Algy" (Algernon Burnaby), "Baggrave Hall," Leicester, England, 1914 February 13

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 5
Identifier: id143217
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Tells him that his visit need not be attended by a court reception. 7 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Including a cutout from a magazine; a picture of an unidentified woman. 1 page.

Dates: 1914 February 13

Thomas Nelson Page, Rome, Italy, to "Algy" (Algernon Burnaby), Minna Burnaby, and Florence [Lindsay], ["Baggrave Hall," Leicester, England], 1914 March 24

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 5
Identifier: id143218
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Scope and Contents Mentions change of vacation plans; expresses anger at their doctor who recommended spending some time on the English seacoast rather than "in the sunlight of Italy"; he threatens to leave for America if their previous plans are disrupted. 8 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

Dates: 1914 March 24

"Dad" (Thomas Nelson Page), Rome, Italy, to Minna Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicester, England, 1914 May 16

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 5
Identifier: id143219
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Postponing decisions to go to America; disappointed that the family could not meet in Rome. 4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

Dates: 1914 May 16

Thomas Nelson Page, Rome, Italy, to Minna Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicester, England, 1914 May 20

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 5
Identifier: id143220
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Talks about his visitors; says that he ordered a suit for his trip to Scotland. 4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

Dates: 1914 May 20

Thomas Nelson Page, Rome, Italy, to Minna Burnaby and Florence Lindsay, "Baggrave Hall," Leicester, England, 1914 September 27

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 5
Identifier: id143221
Scope and Contents

Discusses plans for his wife's return to Italy; discusses Italy's intention to declare war. 4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

Dates: 1914 September 27

"Dad" (Thomas Nelson Page), Lac de Como, Italy, to Florence Lindsay, "Baggrave Hall," Leicester, England, 1914 October 8

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 5
Identifier: id143222
Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents Mentions his wife's arrival, discusses Alger's commission; tells of the importance of the frying pan on the battlefield; states that the advantage in the war now rests with Germany; predicts either the fall of "autocratic government" or imperialism; states that if Germany wins the war, England will ultimately be destroyed. 8 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

Dates: 1914 October 8