Enid Orrell-Kelly: "Dear Squeaky...lend me 200 pounds.", 3/1/1929-5/31/1947
Scope and Contents note
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
- 3/1/1929-5/31/1947
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
Container Summary
Items include: 2 TLS from W. Kent Smith, Ltd to Orrell-Kelly referring to outstanding bills. 1 ALS from Orrell-Kelly to Kent Smith, Ltd. with reference to H. Buckmaster. TLS from W. Kent Smith, Ltd. to Orrell-Kelly, 3/1/1929. ALS from Orrell-Kelly to Tracey, undated. Telegram from W. Kent Smith to Orrell-Kelly, 12/19/1929. Christmas card from "Mrs. and Miss Orrell-Kelly" to Tracey, 12/25/1929. Telegram from Orrell-Kelly to Tracey, 12/31/1929. TLS from W. Kent Smith, Ltc. to Orrell-Kelly, 3/26/1930. ALS from Orrell- Kelly to W. Kent Smith with pencilled message on verso (Squeaky" undated. Telegram from Orrell-Kelly to Tracey, undated. Telegram from Orrell-Kelly to Tracey, 5/31/1947.
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