Series 3. Radio Scripts., 1942 - 1945
Scope and Contents
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
- 1942 - 1945
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
Container Summary
Includes scripts for NBC radio broadcasts by Ernesta Drinker Barlow as "Commando Mary" (1942-1945). Includes scripts for other NBC radio broadcasts by Barlow.
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