Brunini, John Gilland to The John B. Bruninis, February 22 1915 - December 30 1915

File — Box: 3, Folder: 35

Scope and Contents

From the Series:

Four boxes of correspondence, the majority of which is correspondence from John Gilland Brunini to Blanche E. (Stein) Brunini, his mother. Within this section is correspondence from John G. Brunini, while a student at Georgetown University from 1915 to 1919, to his parents. Folders are arranged alphabetically, the contents arranged chronologically.

Dates

February 22 1915 - December 30 1915

Conditions Governing Access

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Extent

From the Collection: 12.95 Linear Feet (12 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Container Summary

Contains: Sept 7th reference to JGB's room in Collier Hall; Sept 17 reference to the Pressing Club Association; Sept 25th references to GU vs. Md Agricult. College football, president of Athletic Association, Harry Kelly, library of the Hirst Lirbary, and rundown of day's academic schedule; Sept 28th reference to Senior Prom ("swellest affair in Washington outside diplomatic circles") and stolen urban signs; Sept 30th contains excellent description of GAR parade, downtown Washington, D.C.; Oct 4th refers to GU-Navy game ("1st game GU won in 11 yrs."); Oct 9th refers to Wilson-Galt romance, Chief Justice White at Jesuit funeral and initiation rites; Oct 10th refers to Mr. Martin incident, A&M of No. Carolina vs GU; Oct 18th contains descriptions of college pranks; Oct 28th refers to Wilston-Galt romance; Dec 11th contains references to local D.C> events & Philodemic Debating Society; Dec 18th refers to "Tests! Tests! Tests!"; Dec 22nd refers to the sending of documents & books to GU dating back to 18th century