John Stirling: "...such great incredible courage", 01/07/1946-10/10/1947

File — Box: 1, Folder: 15

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

01/07/1946-10/10/1947

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

Additional Description

Container Summary

Includes 28 ALS, 4 telegrams, and Stirling's British naval identity card with photograph. Reference to Tracey's illness and stay at London Clinic and to a holiday she took with Stirling to Brussels.