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Box 3

 Container

Contains 23 Results:

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 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 May 3, 1918 May 5, 1918 May 7

 Item — Box: 3, Folder: 2
Identifier: id182954
Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents Discusses Thomas N. Page's difficult duties and his staff; mentions Burnaby's return home; expresses desire to visit London. 28 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Including Autograph Letter Signed from Ronnie[?], to "Aunt Florrie," (Florence L. Page), [Rome, Italy], undated, thanking her for her letter and giving personal news. 5 pages.

Dates: 1918 May 3, 1918 May 5, 1918 May 7

"Mother," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to Minna Burnaby, Leicester, England, 1918 May 4

 Item — Box: 3, Folder: 2
Identifier: id182955
Scope and Contents

Discusses her leaving her home. 2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

Dates: 1918 May 4

"Mother," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to Minna Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicester, England, 1918 May 7

 Item — Box: 3, Folder: 2
Identifier: id182956
Scope and Contents

Reminisces on their recent visit. 12 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

Dates: 1918 May 7

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

 Item — Box: 3, Folder: 2
Identifier: id182957
Scope and Contents

Describes their vacation; plans a trip to England in the summer. 20 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

Dates: 1918 May 11

"Florry," (Florence L. Page), Sorrento, Italy, to Helen Lathrop, Chicago, Illinois, forwarded to York Harbor, Maine, 1918 May 13

 Item — Box: 3, Folder: 2
Identifier: id182958
Scope and Contents

Describes her brief holiday in Sorrento; details recent events at the war front. 20 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

Dates: 1918 May 13

"Mother," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to Florence Lindsay, Southboro, Massachusetts, 1918 May 18-20

 Item — Box: 3, Folder: 2
Identifier: id182959
Scope and Contents

Embassy and family news. 28 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

Dates: 1918 May 18-20

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

 Item — Box: 3, Folder: 2
Identifier: id182960
Scope and Contents

Talks about delay in mails; mentions visit of Prince of Wales; states that June 6th will be their 25th wedding anniversary; desribes family's gift of an emerald ring; mentions how happy her marriage has been; discusses Thomas N. Page's successful work in Italy. 32 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

Dates: 1918 May 24, 1918 May 25

"Mother," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to "My Precious Child," [Minna Burnaby], "Baggrave Hall," Leicester, England, 1918 May 27

 Item — Box: 3, Folder: 2
Identifier: id182961
Scope and Contents

Describes life in U.S. Embassy in Rome. 20 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

Dates: 1918 May 27

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

 Item — Box: 3, Folder: 2
Identifier: id182962
Scope and Contents

Describes and discusses a jewel given to her by her family. 4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

Dates: 1918 May 28

Florence L. Page, Rome, Italy, to Helen Lathrop, York Harbor, Maine, 1918 May 28

 Item — Box: 3, Folder: 2
Identifier: id182963
Scope and Contents

Acknowledges contribution to Italian Red Cross; reports of a visit to the Prince of Wales. 16 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

Dates: 1918 May 28