Nicola Fusco, 1971
Content Description
Correspondence, promotional materials and newspaper/article clippings relating to the tercentenary celebration of the birth of Elena Piscopia (1646-1684), first woman to receive a PhD in 1678.
Dates
- Other: 1971
Conditions Governing Access
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Extent
From the Collection: 0.84 Linear Feet (2 Hollinger document cases.)
Language of Materials
English
General
Photocopy of autograph letter signed from Nicola Fusco to Ruth Crawford Mitchell, dated 12 October, 1971, accompanying photocopy of typed manuscript of early version of biography on Elena Piscopia. Includes newspaper clipping of obituary for Fusco who died in a car accident in 1971.
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