Moncure Biddle to Francis Biddle., 08/07/1934-12/26/1937
Series-level Scope and Content Note
This series contains many nineteenth-century letters from members of the Biddle, Coxe and McMurtrie families, which are particularly useful in offering insight into the life of that period. Of special interest may be the letters by women (cf. the Franklin Sanborn Papers).
Dates
- 08/07/1934-12/26/1937
Collection-level Access Restrictions
Permission of the Biddle Family is required before accessing this collection. The Booth Family Center for Special Collections can provide information on the permission process.
Collections stored off site require a minimum of three days for retrieval. For use of all manuscripts collections, researchers are advised to contact the Booth Family Center for Special Collections in advance of any visit.
Extent
From the Collection: 2.25 Linear Feet (3 Hollinger Document Cases, 1 Record Storage.)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Container Summary
Correspondence from Moncure Biddle to his brother Francis Biddle: TLS 8/7/1934 forwarding enclosures (ALS 4/21/1919 from Francis Biddle and bill dated 4/14/1917). Includes TLS undated (c.1934/35) from Francis Biddle to Moncure Biddle. Also includes TL 12/26/1937 from Moncure Biddle to George Biddle acknowledging receipt of the latter's book on Adolph Borie.
Subjects and Associated Physical Materials
BIDDLE, MONCURE - CORRES. TO BIDDLE, FRANCIS 1934: Typed Letter Signed
BIDDLE, FRANCIS - CORRES. FROM BIDDLE, MONCURE 1934: Typed Letter Signed
BIDDLE, MONCURE - CORRES. FROM BIDDLE, FRANCIS 1919 & C.1934/5: Autographed Letter
BIDDLE, FRANCIS - CORRES. TO BIDDLE, MONCURE 1919 & C.1934/5: Autographed Letter
BIDDLE, MONCURE - CORRES. TO BIDDLE, GEORGE 1937: Typed Letter Signed
BIDDLE, GEORGE - CORRES. FROM BIDDLE, MONCURE 1937: Typed Letter Signed
Repository Details
Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository
Lauinger Library, 5th Floor
37th and O Streets, N.W.
Washington DC 20057
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