Davis, Frank., 03/30/1922-04/27/1922

File — Box: 4, Folder: 24

Identifier: 80873

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

03/30/1922-04/27/1922

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.

Extent

From the Collection: 2.5 Linear Feet (5 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Shelf Location

09/09/05

Container Summary

1 Autograph Letter Signed dated 3/30/1922 from Frank Davis to Edythe Patten Corbin; sent from Washington, D.C. Includes Typed Schedule dated 4/27/1922: "Trip of the President [Warren G. Harding] to Cincinnati and Point Pleasant, Ohio."

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

DAVIS, FRANK - CORRESP. TO CORBIN, EDYTHE PATTEN (1922): Autographed Letter

CORBIN, EDYTHE PATTEN - CORRESP. FROM DAVIS, FRANK (1922): Autographed Letter

HARDING, WARREN G. - REFERENCE (1922): Autographed Letter