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1:17. Correspondence to Ernesta Drinker Barlow 1960s (L-M)., 1960s, bulk: 1960 - 1969

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 17

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

A collection of the personal papers of Aimee Ernesta Drinker Barlow (1892-1981). Includes autograph memoir, travel diaries (from 1916 and early 1960s), correspondence received from husbands William C. Bullitt (1891-1967), former U.S. ambassador to the Soviet Union; and composer Samuel L.M. Barlow (1892-1982); as well as from admirers including the artist Rockwell Kent (1882-1971). Of note is an almost complete run of mimeographed scripts of NBC Radio broadcasts by Barlow as "Commando Mary" during World War II from 1942 to 1945.

Dates

  • 1960s
  • Majority of material found within 1960 - 1969

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: 4.59 Linear Feet (8 Hollinger boxes (7 Document Cases, 1 Drop-front box 20x16"))

Language of Materials

English

Repository Details

Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository

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