Czechoslovakia., 04/10/1918-03/01/1930

File — Box: 4, Folder: 2

Identifier: 35294

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The Richard T. Crane Papers, Part II primarily consists of correspondence, photographs and financial records arranged in 65 folders, placed in 4 boxes and 1 oversized container. This addition to the Richard Crane Papers consists mostly correspondence from the period that Crane was working in the State Department (1915-1918). An interesting theme in this addition is that of Russia and the Revolution of 1917, during which time Charles Crane was travelling in Russia. Charles Crane sent frequent telegrams to Richard giving details of what he saw and experienced. Correspondence from Richard Gottheil and Samuel N. Harper also discuss the Revolution in progress. A large amount of the correspondence also relates to the finances of his wife's family, the Bruces, and to the affairs of the Berry Hill Plantation and the Coonamessett Ranch Company, both in Virginia and belonging to Crane.

Dates

04/10/1918-03/01/1930

Conditions Governing Access

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: 2.85 Cubic Feet (5 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Shelf Location

8/13/7

Container Summary

Various printed material and correspondence kept by Richard T. Crane all regarding Czechoslovakia and Crane's Ambassadorship there. Includes Crane's acceptance letter to Woodrow Wilson for the ambassadorship (draft, undated, 1 p.), excerpts from a letter (or letters) from Thomas S. Masaryk to Richard T. Crane (3 pp.), clippings of an article, "The Birth of the Czechoslovak Republic" by Charles Pergler, 1 pamphlet about Thomas S. Masaryk and a magazine featuring celebration of Masaryk's eightieth birthday.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

CZECHOSLOVAKIA - REFERENCE: Printed Item

WILSON, WOODROW - CORRESP. TO: Autographed Letter

MASARYK, THOMAS S. - CORRESP.: Autographed Letter

PERGLER, CHARLES - ARTICLE BY: Printed Item

MASARYK, THOMAS S. - CLIPPINGS: Printed Item