H. Buckmaster: "Private...to be read and destroyed", 8/7/1926-6/16/1930

File — Box: 1, Folder: 1

Scope and Contents note

From the Collection:

The collection primarily consists of personal correspondence. Letters from male admirers provide some insight into life in the British Armed Forces during World War II. Business exchanges relate to the commissioning and sale of women's travel clothing. Included are photographs of Tracey with acquaintances.

Dates

8/7/1926-6/16/1930

Conditions Governing Access note

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: 1.04 Linear Feet (4 Hollinger boxes (1 Document Case; 3 Slim Document Cases))

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Container Summary

19 ALS and 1 TLS. Reference to paying Tracey's debts; Stock Market Crash, and Tracey's apartment renovations. Items include: ALS containing clippings on Lord Inverclyde and Spain 8/17/1928. TLS witnessed letter giving Tracey furniture 3/6/1929 ALS from Tracey criticising Buckmaster. ALS from Tracey's friend Annie Paul to Buckmaster thanking him for money 8/20/1928. 2 ALS from Buckmaster to "Miss Tracey" one of Tracey's sisters, undated. Telegram from Buckmaster to Tracey 12/24/1927 3 international telegrams from Buckmaster in London to Tracey in Spain, undated.