Herrick, Myron T., 11/17/1920-11/17/1920

File — Box: 1, Folder: 47

Identifier: 80689

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Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The Edythe Patten Corbin Papers consist of correspondence sent to Edythe Patten Corbin, the wife of General Henry C. Corbin. One of the famous Patten sisters of Washington, D.C., Edythe Patten Corbin was a socialite who corresponded with members of the highest social circles of the nation's capital. Principal correspondents include Philippe Bunau-Varilla, American Ambassador to France Myron T. Herrick, General John J. Pershing, Senator Elihu Root, and President William Howard Taft. While most of the letters are significant in terms of social history, some of the letters provide insight into national and international political affairs. The collection is contained in five archival boxes (2.5 l.f.)

Dates

Creation: 11/17/1920-11/17/1920

Conditions Governing Access

Most manuscripts collections at the Georgetown University Booth Family Center for Special Collections are open to researchers; however, restrictions may apply to some collections. 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.

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Shelf Location

09/09/05

Container Summary

1 Typed Letter Signed dated 11/17/1920 from Myron T. Herrick to Edythe Patten Corbin, expressing happiness that Warren G. Harding was elected president. Herrick expresses his view that the office of the presidency should be reorganized. References to William McKinley, Theodore Roosevelt, and William Howard Taft, and Henry C. Corbin.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

HERRICK, MYRON T. - CORRESP. TO CORBIN, EDYTHE PATTEN (1920): Typed Letter Signed

CORBIN, EDYTHE PATTEN - CORRESP. FROM HERRICK, MYRON T. (1920): Typed Letter Signed

HARDING, WARREN G. - REFERENCE (1920): Typed Letter Signed

MCKINLEY, WILLIAM - REFERENCE (1920): Typed Letter Signed

ROOSEVELT, THEODORE - REFERENCE (1920): Typed Letter Signed

TAFT, WILLIAM HOWARD - REFERENCE (1920): Typed Letter Signed

CORBIN, HENRY C. - REFERENCE (1920): Typed Letter Signed