Taft, William Howard., 08/21/1917-08/21/1917

File — Box: 4, Folder: 9.5

Identifier: 80860

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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: 08/21/1917-08/21/1917

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 8/21/1917 from William Howard Taft to Edythe Patten Corbin, informing her that he hopes to play golf soon, praising Elihu Root for his trip to Russia, and stating that the U.S. must be prepared to make the sacrifices England and France have made. Sent from Pointe-a-Pic, Canada.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

TAFT, WILLIAM HOWARD - CORRESP. TO CORBIN, EDYTHE PATTEN (1917): Typed Letter Signed

CORBIN, EDYTHE PATTEN - CORRESP. FROM TAFT, WILLIAM HOWARD (1917): Typed Letter Signed

ROOT, ELIHU - REFERENCE (1917): Typed Letter Signed