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Box 3

 Container

Contains 43 Results:

Correspondence, 1918 January-April

 File — Box: 3, Folder: 1
Identifier: id182933
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: 1918 January-April

Correspondence, 1918 May-June

 File — Box: 3, Folder: 2
Identifier: id182953
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: 1918 May-June

"Mother," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to Florence Lindsay, Southboro Massachusetts, 1918 January 4-5

 Item — Box: 3, Folder: 1
Identifier: id182934
Scope and Contents

Discusses her granddaughter's temperament; expresses concern about Minna's illness; elaborates on progress of the war. 20 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

Dates: 1918 January 4-5

(Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to Helen Lathrop, [Washington, D.C.?], 1918 January 13

 Item — Box: 3, Folder: 1
Identifier: id182935
Scope and Contents

Discusses work of the Red Cross. 8 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Incomplete.

Dates: 1918 January 13

"Mother," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to Florence Lindsay, Southboro, Massachusetts, 1918 January 18

 Item — Box: 3, Folder: 1
Identifier: id182936
Scope and Contents

Suggests that she visit Rome; mentions Red Cross work; discusses advantages of Thomas Nelson Page's ability to speak Italian. 24 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Including Autograph Letter Signed from Herbert [Ward], London, England, to "dear friends," Mr. and Mrs. T.N. Page[?], [Rome, Italy], 11 Jan. 1918, concerning his illness and a trip to Rome. 2 pages.

Dates: 1918 January 18

Florence L. Page, Rome, Italy, to Helen Lathrop, [Washington, D.C.?], 1918 January 20

 Item — Box: 3, Folder: 1
Identifier: id182937
Scope and Contents

States her gratitude and honor of establishment of Florence Lathrop Page war relief center. 16 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

Dates: 1918 January 20

"Mother," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to Minna Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicester, England, 1918 May 28

 Item — Box: 3, Folder: 2
Identifier: id182964
Scope and Contents

Much family news. 4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

Dates: 1918 May 28

"Mother," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to Florence Lindsay, Southboro, Massachusetts, 1918 June 1-3

 Item — Box: 3, Folder: 2
Identifier: id182965
Scope and Contents

Discusses progress of the war; proposes a summer visit to England. 24 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

Dates: 1918 June 1-3

"Mother," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to Minna Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicester, England, 1918 June 5, 1918 June 6

 Item — Box: 3, Folder: 2
Identifier: id182966
Scope and Contents

Describes the assault on Paris; plans for summer visit to England; details her presents she recieved for 25th anniversary. 28 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

Dates: 1918 June 5, 1918 June 6

Thomas Nelson Page, Rome, Italy, to Minna Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicester, England, 1918 June 6

 Item — Box: 3, Folder: 2
Identifier: id182967
Scope and Contents

Discusses his silver anniversary. 8 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

Dates: 1918 June 6

"Mother," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to Florence Lindsay, Southboro, Massachusetts, 1918 June 6-10

 Item — Box: 3, Folder: 2
Identifier: id182968
Scope and Contents

Reminisces on her silver anniversary; describes gifts; much family news. 28 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

Dates: 1918 June 6-10

"Mother," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to Florence Lindsay, Southboro, Massachusetts, 1918 June 11

 Item — Box: 3, Folder: 2
Identifier: id182969
Scope and Contents

Discusses using old home [Rock Ledge] for the summer. 8 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

Dates: 1918 June 11

"Mother," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to Florence Lindsay, Southboro, Massachusetts, 1918 June 15, 1918 June 16

 Item — Box: 3, Folder: 2
Identifier: id182970
Scope and Contents

Discusses the battle for Paris and Foch's leadership. 28 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

Dates: 1918 June 15, 1918 June 16

"M[other]," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to [Minna Burnaby], Leicester, England, 1918 June 17

 Item — Box: 3, Folder: 2
Identifier: id182971
Scope and Contents

Family and Embassy news. 8 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

Dates: 1918 June 17

"M[other]," (Florence L. Page), Florence, Italy, to Mr. and Mrs. Algernon Burnaby, 1918 June 19

 Item — Box: 3, Folder: 2
Identifier: id182972
Scope and Contents

Describes Boccaccio's villa where they are staying. Postcards. 3 items.

Dates: 1918 June 19

"Mother," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to Florence Lindsay, Southboro, Massachusetts forwarded to York, Maine, 1918 June 21-24

 Item — Box: 3, Folder: 2
Identifier: id182973
Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents Describes concert of Albert Spaulding in Florence; mentions an American wedding in Florence. 28 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Including Autograph Letter Signed from John Robinson, H.Q. 12th [British] Division, to Mrs. [Minna] Burnaby, Leicester, England, 19 June 1918, reporting on the war and its progress. 16 pages.

Dates: 1918 June 21-24

"Florry," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to Helen Lathrop, York, Maine, 1918 June 27

 Item — Box: 3, Folder: 2
Identifier: id182974
Scope and Contents

Reports on work of the Red Cross; gives description of American soldiers in France; discusses visit of Kermit Roosevelt and family. 20 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

Dates: 1918 June 27

"Mother," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to Florence Lindsay, Southboro, Massachusetts, forwarded to York, Maine, 1918 June 28-30, 1918 July 1

 Item — Box: 3, Folder: 2
Identifier: id182975
Scope and Contents

Discusses visit of Kermit Roosevelt. 28 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

Dates: 1918 June 28-30, 1918 July 1

"Mother," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to Florence Lindsay, Southboro, Massachusetts, 1918 January 25-26

 Item — Box: 3, Folder: 1
Identifier: id182938
Scope and Contents

Discusses expansion of her war relief work. 24 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

Dates: 1918 January 25-26

"Mother," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to Florence Lindsay, Southboro, Massachusetts, 1918 January 30-31

 Item — Box: 3, Folder: 1
Identifier: id182939
Scope and Contents

Discusses Red Cross work; mentions a film of war relief activities. 22 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

Dates: 1918 January 30-31

Florence L. Page, Rome, Italy, to Helen Lathrop, Chicago, Illinois, 1918 February 4

 Item — Box: 3, Folder: 1
Identifier: id182940
Scope and Contents

Mentions war relief work; discusses making red shirts for General Garibaldi's troops. 16 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

Dates: 1918 February 4

"Mother," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to Florence Lindsay, Southboro, Massachusetts, 1918 February 8

 Item — Box: 3, Folder: 1
Identifier: id182941
Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents Describes visit to airport in Italy; mentions her "salon" at the Embassy and war relief work; discusses shortage of gasoline; plan trip to America in the summer. 20 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

Dates: 1918 February 8

"Mother," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to Florence Lindsay, Southboro, Massachusetts, 1918 February 16-19

 Item — Box: 3, Folder: 1
Identifier: id182942
Scope and Contents

Details embassy activities and their dinner at the Japanese ambassador's; discusses the Russian situation; talks about Theodore Roosevelt's illness; replies to criticisms of public officials; discusses Lincoln's greatness and her own loyalty to President Wilson. 30 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

Dates: 1918 February 16-19

"Mother," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to Florence Lindsay, Southboro, Massachusetts, 1918 February 24-25

 Item — Box: 3, Folder: 1
Identifier: id182943
Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents Talks about celebration of Washington's birthday; discusses Henry Field's study at Eton. 24 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Including Autograph Letter Signed from Henry Field, Eton College, Windsor, England, to "Mother," [Minna Gibson Burnaby], and U[ncle] A[lgernon], Leicester, England, 11 February 1918, regarding the theft of some cigarettes by students. 8 pages.

Dates: 1918 February 24-25

"Mother," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to Florence Lindsay, Southboro, Massachusetts, 1918 March 2, 1918 March 5

 Item — Box: 3, Folder: 1
Identifier: id182944
Scope and Contents

Mentions visit of American aviators; discusses the role of women in the war effort; states Japanese interests in the war; details the bombing of Venice. 24 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

Dates: 1918 March 2, 1918 March 5