Georgetown University., 01/01/1930-12/31/1935
Scope and Contents
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: 01/01/1930-12/31/1935
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
Shelf Location
09/09/05
Container Summary
Correspondence dated 1930-1935 from Edythe Patten Corbin and the Patten sisters to W. Coleman Nevils, S.J., President of Georgetown University.
Subjects and Associated Physical Materials
CORBIN, EDYTHE PATTEN - CORRESP. TO GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY (1930-1935): Autographed Letter
GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY - CORRESP. FROM CORBIN, EDYTHE PATTEN, 1930-1935: Autographed Letter
NEVILS, W. COLEMAN, S.J. - CORRESP. FROM CORBIN, EDYTHE PATTEN 1930-35: Autographed Letter
Repository Details
Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository
Lauinger Library, 5th Floor
37th and O Streets, N.W.
Washington DC 20057
speccoll@georgetown.edu
