1918 correspondence between Harry and Ellen Hopkins, 22 Aug 1918 - 29 Aug 1918
Scope and contents note
This is the second acquisition of the Harry L. Hopkins Papers at Georgetown University's Special Collections Department. The papers in this second collection, comprising 7 boxes and 3.5 linear feet, are arranged in the following series: a Family Correspondence Series, Organizations Correspondence Series, White House Correspondence Series, Personal/Manuscripts Series, Photographic Series, Clippings Series, and Oversize Items Series. Harry Lloyd Hopkins' personal papers illuminate the family and character of a man in the public eye whose ideas and hard work helped to share world affairs. They show the joking, loving, sometimes troubled man whom Winston Churchill described in the following words:
"...Among all those in the grand alliance, warriors or statesmen, who struck deadly blows at the enemy and brought peace nearer, you will ever hold an honoured place." (May 10, 1945, TLS from Michael Wright)
Dates
- 22 Aug 1918 - 29 Aug 1918
Extent
From the Collection: 4.3 Linear Feet (5 Hollinger Document Cases, 1 Record Storage box, 1 drop front flat 11x14")
Language of Materials
English
Container Summary
7 ALS between Ellen and Harry Hopkins during Ellen and David's stay in New York, with reference to Harry's work with the American Red Cross, Ellen and Harry's respective families, Ellen's birthday gift to Harry, David's "antics," budgets, moving, and Harry's Lake Charles trip.
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