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• Mixed Materials Box: 1 folder: 1
  Thomas Nelson Page, Richmond, Virginia, to Honorable S.D. McCormick, Henderson, Kentucky
  1891 August 31
  Scope and Contents

  Reporting that he will attend convention and speak on "The Want of a History of the South." 1 page. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 1 folder: 1
  Poem entitled "To F.L.F." (Florence Lathrop Field), signed by Thomas Nelson Page
  1893 May 15
  Scope and Contents

  Published, 1906, in The Coast of Bohemia. Autograph Manuscript Signed. 2 pages. Including typescript. 1 page

• Mixed Materials Box: 1 folder: 1
  Thomas Nelson Page, Huntington, Elmhurst, Ill., to Miss E.M. Willard, Smith College, Northampton, Mass
  1893 October 17
  Scope and Contents

  Regrets that he cannot accept Alpha's invitation; states that he will not be doing any public reading this season. 1 page. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 1 folder: 1
  Thomas Nelson Page, New Hampshire Avenue, to J.B. Millet & Company, Boston, Mass
  1902 April 2
  Scope and Contents

  Concerning possible subscription by Thomas Nelson Page to Marquis Ito edition of Millet's Oriental series. 1 page. Typewritten Letter Signed

• Mixed Materials Box: 1 folder: 1
  Thomas Nelson Page, New Hampshire Avenue, to Charles Dwyer, Esq., Editor "Delineator," New York City, [New York]
  1903 April 23
  Scope and Contents

  States that is so overwhelmed with his work that he cannot attempt anything for Dwyer at the present. 1 page. Typewritten Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 1 folder: 1
  "Dad" (Thomas Nelson Page), to his step-daughter, Minna (Field) Gibson
  1908 April 14
  Scope and Contents

  Scope and Contents Horseback riding; purchase of a pair of horses and a "pair of automobiles"; also his mother's [Elizabeth Burrell] illness. Autograph Letter Signed. 4 pages.

• Mixed Materials Box: 1 folder: 1
  Letter to Mr. Algernon Edwyn Burnaby signed by Thomas Nelson Page
  1908 May 18
  Scope and Contents

  On his step-daughter's [Minna (Field) Gibson] upcoming marriage; hope for her happiness. Autograph Letter Signed. 3 pages.

• Mixed Materials Box: 1 folder: 1
  Wedding announcement for the marriage of Minna Field-Gibson to Algernon Edwyn Burnaby
  1908 July 18
  Scope and Contents

  1 page. Printed Material

• Mixed Materials Box: 1 folder: 1
  Letter from "Mother" [Mrs. Florence Lathrop Page], York Harbor, Maine, to Minna [(Field) Gibson Burnaby] on her marriage
  1908 July 19
  Scope and Contents

  Scope and Contents Including Autograph Letter Signed from Florence Lathrop Page, York Harbor, Maine, to "Algre" [Algernon Edwyn Burnaby] on his marriage to her daughter Minna [(Field) Gibson Burnaby], July 19, 1908. 4 pages.

• Mixed Materials Box: 1 folder: 1
  "Mother" (Florence Lathrop (Field) Page), "Rock Ledge," York Harbor, York, Maine, to her daughter, Mrs. Algernon Burnaby
  1908 September 7
  Scope and Contents

  Gives advice about her daughter's marriage to Algernon Edwyn Burnaby. 6 pages. Autograph Letter Signed

• Mixed Materials Box: 1 folder: 1
  "Mother" (Florence Lathrop (Field) Page), "Rock Ledge," York Harbor, York, Maine, to her son-in-law, "Algy," Algernon Burnaby
  1908 September 7
  Scope and Contents

  Discusses his marriage to her daughter, Minna [(Field) Gibson Burnaby]. 4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 1 folder: 1
  Thomas Nelson Page, York Harbor, Maine, to "Minna," Mrs. Algernon Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicester, Leicestershire, England
  1908 September 25
  Scope and Contents

  Discusses her future happiness in her marriage as well as her duties and responsibilities as a wife. 6 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 1 folder: 1
  Florence Lathrop Page, York Harbor, Maine, to "Algy," Algernon E. Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicester, England
  1908 September 30
  Scope and Contents

  Wishes Algernon and Minna Burnaby the best for their marriage; discusses her plans to visit them soon in England. 1 page. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 1 folder: 1
  Thomas Nelson Page, Washington, D.C., to "min," Mrs. Algernon Edwyn Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicester, England
  1908 November 25
  Scope and Contents

  Mentions looking forward to seeing them in England; he is working on a new novel; describes visit with his mother [Elizabeth Burrell] and his adventures of hunting wild turkeys on the spot where he saw a battle "some forty years ago." 4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed

• Mixed Materials Box: 1 folder: 1
  Thomas Nelson Page, Washington, D.C., to Mr. and Mrs. Algernon Edwyn Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicester, England
  1908 December 30
  Scope and Contents

  Discusses progress of his new novel, John Marvel; describes Christmas events; talks about visit from Peter Donne who saw T[heodore] Roosevelt at White House. 10 pages. Autograph Letter Signed

• Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 2 id141467
  Thomas Nelson Page, Washington, D.C., to Mr. and Mrs. Algernon Edwyn Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicester, England
  1909 January 17
  Scope and Contents

  Thanks them for Christmas presents; mentions death of one of Minna Burnaby's horses; makes plans to visit them in England in February; discusses plans to lecture at Columbia University on Poe. 8pp. ALS.

• Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 2 id141469
  "Dad" (Thomas Nelson Page), Washington, D.C., to Mrs. Algernon Edwyn Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicester, England
  1909 February 10
  Scope and Contents

  Scope and Contents Mentions her former husband's remarriage; discusses his mother's illness; mentions preparing an address on Lincoln saying "that he was a very wonderful man, and that the real Lincoln is a much greater man than the mythical Lincoln"; he has completed his new novel. 8 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 2 id141471
  Thomas Nelson Page, Claridge's Hotel, London, England, to Algrenon Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicester, England
  1909 April 4
  Scope and Contents

  Scope and Contents Thanks Minna and him for his recent visit to "Baggrave Hall"; tells of plans to visit Paris. 2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 2 id141475
  "Dad" (Thomas Nelson Page), Paris, France, to "Minna" Burnaby, ["Baggrave Hall," Leicester, England]
  1909 April 16
  Scope and Contents

  Scope and Contents Thanks her for his visit to "Baggrave Hall"; tells of his trip around Paris; talks about the theatre. 4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Including TLS from John Dickinson, War Department, Washington, [D.C.], to Thomas Nelson Page, "Baggrave Hall," Leicester, England, March 27, 1909, suggesting that the President Roosevelt would "be grateful at receiving a letter from you"; states that southern interests not controlled by "petty politics." 2 pages.

• Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 2 id143172
  Thomas Nelson Page, Aix-les-Bains, France, to Minna Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicester, England
  1909 April 30
  Scope and Contents

  Describes his automobile trip in France; mentions trouble with tires; discusses horseback riding and the derby. 4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 2 id143173
  "Dad" (Thomas Nelson Page), London, England, to "Minna" Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicester, England
  1909 June 15
  Scope and Contents

  Asks about her passage to France. 2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 2 id143174
  "Dad" (Thomas Nelson Page), London, England, to "Minna" Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicester, England
  1909 June 19
  Scope and Contents

  Talks about the bills associated with her forthcoming trip to France. 2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 2 id143175
  "Dad" (Thomas Nelson Page), York Harbor, Maine, to Minna Burnaby and "Algy" [Algernon] Burnaby, ["Baggrave Hall," Leicester, England]
  1909 October 3
  Scope and Contents

  He has had 50,000 copies of his new novel printed; family gossip. 4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 2 id143176
  "Dad" (Thomas Nelson Page), Washington, D.C., to Minna Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicester, England
  1909 November 30
  Scope and Contents

  Discusses beauty of his new home and his loneliness without his children; remarks about his new novel; comments on President Taft's politics; mentions his mother's 88th birthday celebration; remarks on addition to his Virginia home, "Oakland." 8 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 2 id143177
  Thomas Page, Washington, D.C., to "Algy," Algernon Edwyn Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicester, England
  1909 December 12
  Scope and Contents

  Scope and Contents State about affairs in Britain: "I felt that a great change has taken place in the world and the people are now to be considered as they never have been before"; says that his new novel has sold 70,000 copies; he saw Scribner's new printing plant in New York; comments about his electric auto and his experiences in obtaining a license; mentions the theatre in New York. 8pp. ALS.

• Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 2 id143178
  Thomas Nelson Page, Washington, D.C., to Minna Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicester, England
  1909 December 31
  Scope and Contents

  Talks about Christmas season; discusses recent diplomatic positions and criticizes President Taft, Pinchot, and T. Roosevelt; he received a letter from Howells on John Marvel; discusses elections in England. 8 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 3 id143180
  Thomas Nelson Page, Washington, D.C., to Minna Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicester, England
  1910 March 13
  Scope and Contents

  Scope and Contents Wishes her a happy birthday; mentions that he will visit Virginia; states that John Marvel has been placed on "doubtful list" by the Library Association of London; discusses British elections and the tariff system. 6 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 3 id143181
  "Mom" (Florence Lathrop (Field) Page), Washington, D.C., to "Algy" (Algernon Burnaby), "Baggrave Hall," Leicester, England
  1910 April 10
  Scope and Contents

  Sends him birthday greetings; describes spring in Washington and the cherry blossoms; discusses trip by car to Marlborough on a Macadam road. 12 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 3 id143182
  Florence L. Page, Washington, D.C., to Mr. Fairchild
  1910 April 19
  Scope and Contents

  Tells him of her pleasant visit with them in Florida. 4 pages. Xerox Copy of Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 3 id143183
  Thomas Nelson Page, Southborough, Massachusetts, to Minna Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicester, England
  1910 April 24
  Scope and Contents

  Talks about his step-grandson's bad habits and suggests a remedy. 12 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 3 id143184
  Thomas Page, Washington, D.C., to "Algy" (Algernon Burnaby), "Baggrave Hall," Leicester, England
  1910 April 29
  Scope and Contents

  Talks about his step-grandson's bad habits and suggests remedy. 8 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 3 id143185
  Thomas Nelson Page, New Hampshire Avenue, to Frederick E. Partington, Esq., National Park Seminary, Forest Glen, Md.
  1910 May 9
  Scope and Contents

  Thanks him for his invitation to speak but has given up public reading and lectures and in addition is going to Europe; recommends a friend, Mrs. John Gilliam, for position of housekeeper or matron at Partington's seminary. 1 page. Typewritten Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 3 id143186
  "Dad" (Thomas Nelson Page), Paris, France, to Minna Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicester, England
  1910 June 10
  Scope and Contents

  Talks about her son and his training; describes his experiences in Paris. 3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 3 id143187
  "Dad" (Thomas Nelson Page), London, England, to Minna Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicester, England
  1910 June 27
  Scope and Contents

  Discusses his travels through France and Germany; inquires about her son's schooling; mentions that he had dinner in Brussels. 4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 3 id143188
  "Dad" (Thomas Nelson Page), "Oakland," Beaverdam, Va., to Minna Burnaby, York, Maine
  1910 September 25
  Scope and Contents

  Talks about his mother's [Elizabeth Burrell] illness. 4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 3 id143189
  Thomas Nelson Page, Southboro, Massachusetts, to Minna Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicester, England
  1910 October 15
  Scope and Contents

  Scope and Contents Describes summer visit and golfing experiences; mentions visit to "Oakland" and remarks about grandmother [Elizabeth Burrell] Page; talks about writing a detective story. 8 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 3 id143190
  Thomas Nelson Page, Washington, D.C., to Minna Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicester, England
  1910 December 30
  Scope and Contents

  Talks about Christmas activities; discusses Henry Field's father; discusses appointment fo Chief Justice White; acknowledges gift of books; mentions Delta Psi (his college fraternity) banquet. 8 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 4 id143192
  Thomas Nelson Page, Washington, D.C., to Minna Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicester, England
  1911 February 21
  Scope and Contents

  Scope and Contents Gives advice on "not running up bills"; mentions his monotonous social life; says he will visit Cuba; discusses his speeches and writings and interest in Washington civic affairs; says that he sat for a portrait in Town and Country. 6 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 4 id143193
  Thomas Nelson Page, Palm Beach, Fl[orid]a, to Minna Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicester, England
  1911 March 13
  Scope and Contents

  Wishes her a happy birthday; remarks on his visit 19 years ago when he met his wife. 4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 4 id143194
  Thomas Nelson Page, Southborough, Massachusetts, to Minna Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicester, England
  1911 April 23
  Scope and Contents

  Mentions his birthday party and gifts; explains her dower rights; mentions that he is to speak at Yale University. 8 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 4 id143195
  "Dad" (Thomas Nelson Page), Washington, D.C., to Minna Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicester, England
  1911 May 26
  Scope and Contents

  Discusses trip to battlefields of Virginia. 6 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 4 id143196
  Preston Gibson, London, England, to Thomas Nelson Page, York Harbor, Maine
  1911 June 28
  Scope and Contents

  Concerned about welfare of Henry Field-Gibson. 2 pages. Typewritten Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 4 id143197
  Thomas Nelson Page, York, Maine, to Mrs. Ball
  1911 July 9
  Scope and Contents

  Sends letter of introduction to ambassador in England and asks for suggestions on a place to stay. 3 pages. Xerox Copy of Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 4 id143198
  Thomas Nelson Page, York, Maine, to Preston Gibson, Paris, France
  1911 July 25
  Scope and Contents

  Talks about teaching young Henry American History, his schooling, and general welfare. 4 pages. Autograph Draft Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 4 id143199
  Thomas Nelson Page, York, Maine, to Minna Burnaby and Florence Lindsay, "Baggrave Hall," Leicester, England
  1911 September 24
  Scope and Contents

  Talks about trip overseas; recounts a tale from Margaret of Navarre; mentions his biography of Lee; discusses Canadian affairs. 6 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 4 id143200
  Thomas Nelson Page, Chicago, Illinois, to Minna Burnaby and Florence Lindsay, "Baggrave Hall," Leicester, England
  1911 November 12
  Scope and Contents

  Upon arrival in Chicago, notes the activities, music, and growth of the city; states his completion of his biography of Lee. 8 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 4 id143201
  Thomas Nelson Page, Washington, D.C., to Minna Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicester, England
  1912 January 17
  Scope and Contents

  Mentions his Christmas gift; discusses managing his brother's successful campaign for auditor of Virginia; mentions her debts and expenditures and gives suggestions for reducing her scale of living; received critical reviews for biography of Lee. 8 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 4 id143202
  Thomas Nelson Page, Victoria, Gibraltar, [Spain], to Minna Burnaby, ["Baggrave Hall," Leicester, England]
  1912 February 22
  Scope and Contents

  States his plans to visit France; discusses his wife's illness' gives advice on training his grandson. 4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 4 id143203
  Thomas Nelson Page, Constantine, Algeria, to Minna Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicester, England
  1912 March 13
  Scope and Contents

  Describes the pleasures of their trip and the fine weather; discusses North Africa and the French and the prophecy of an Arab Revolution. 4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 4 id143204
  Thomas Nelson Page, Washington, D.C., to Minna Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicester, England
  1912 October 29
  Scope and Contents

  Describes situation of his mother's [Elizabeth Burrell Page] death. 4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Including Newspaper Clipping on death of Mrs. Page.

• Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 5 id143206
  Thomas Nelson Page, Washington, D.C., to Minna Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicester, England
  1913 March 13
  Scope and Contents

  Sends her birthday wishes; describes his duties at the President's inauguration; has heard rumor of his appointment as an ambassador; gave a speech at Lotus Club in New York; has a collection of short stories now in press; wrote political articles which appeared in North American Review. 8 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 5 id143207
  "Dad" (Thomas Nelson Page), Southborough, Massachusetts, to Minna Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicester, England
  1913 May 3
  Scope and Contents

  Scope and Contents Discusses illness of her husband; states that post of ambassador to England went to another "Mr. Page" [Walter Hines Page]; says that he was honored to be considered but would only accept France or Italy as his post. 4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 5 id143208
  Thomas Nelson Page, New Hampshire Avenue, to John A. Stewart, New York, New York
  1913 May 23
  Scope and Contents

  Regrets he is unable to attend meeting of Sub-Executive Committee. 1 page. Typewritten Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 5 id143209
  "Dad" (Thomas Nelson Page), Washington, D.C. to Minna Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicester, England
  1913 May 27
  Scope and Contents

  Inquires about her husband's illness and convalescence; states that an ambassadorship is not forthcoming. 4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 5 id143210
  "Dad" (Thomas Nelson Page), Paris, France, to Minna Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicester, England
  1913 September 28
  Scope and Contents

  Scope and Contents Describes shopping in Paris and his visit to Kahn's gardens; suggests sculptor of elephant statue to be placed in the Field Museum, Chicago, Illinois. 4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 5 id143211
  Thomas Nelson Page, Rome, Italy, to Minna Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicester, England; forwarded to Southampton
  1913 October 20
  Scope and Contents

  Describes his first official duties as an American Ambassador; discusses his reception by the King of Italy, their conversation, and introduction of other ambassadors. 7 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 5 id143212
  Thomas Nelson Page, Rome, Italy, to Minna Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicester, England
  1913 November 30
  Scope and Contents

  Discusses visit of American Admirals and his reception with the King and Queen of Italy; describes his wife's success with the Queen, her fluent Italian, and the high opinion of her held by the Queen; describes dinner with King and Queen and his favorable impression of them. 8 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 5 id143213
  Thomas Nelson Page, Rome, Italy, to Minna and Algernon Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicester, England
  1913 December 23
  Scope and Contents

  Talks about his Christmas plans; states that he is to have lunch with Sir George Trevelyan. 4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 5 id143214
  Thomas Nelson Page, Rome, Italy, to Minna Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicester, England
  1913 December 29
  Scope and Contents

  Describes Christmas presents and activities. 4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 5 id143215
  "Mommy" (Florence Lathrop (Field) Page), Rome, Italy, to Minna Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicester, England
  1913 December 29
  Scope and Contents

  Thanking for Christmas gifts. 6 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 5 id143216
  Thomas Nelson Page, Rome, Italy, to Minna Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicester, England
  1914 January 30
  Scope and Contents

  Describes his and his wife's new quarters in a palace; describes a court ball. 8 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 5 id143217
  Thomas Nelson Page, Rome, Italy, to "Algy" (Algernon Burnaby), "Baggrave Hall," Leicester, England
  1914 February 13
  Scope and Contents

  Tells him that his visit need not be attended by a court reception. 7 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Including a cutout from a magazine; a picture of an unidentified woman. 1 page.

• Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 5 id143218
  Thomas Nelson Page, Rome, Italy, to "Algy" (Algernon Burnaby), Minna Burnaby, and Florence [Lindsay], ["Baggrave Hall," Leicester, England]
  1914 March 24
  Scope and Contents

  Scope and Contents Mentions change of vacation plans; expresses anger at their doctor who recommended spending some time on the English seacoast rather than "in the sunlight of Italy"; he threatens to leave for America if their previous plans are disrupted. 8 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 5 id143219
  "Dad" (Thomas Nelson Page), Rome, Italy, to Minna Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicester, England
  1914 May 16
  Scope and Contents

  Postponing decisions to go to America; disappointed that the family could not meet in Rome. 4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 5 id143220
  Thomas Nelson Page, Rome, Italy, to Minna Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicester, England
  1914 May 20
  Scope and Contents

  Talks about his visitors; says that he ordered a suit for his trip to Scotland. 4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 5 id143221
  Thomas Nelson Page, Rome, Italy, to Minna Burnaby and Florence Lindsay, "Baggrave Hall," Leicester, England
  1914 September 27
  Scope and Contents

  Discusses plans for his wife's return to Italy; discusses Italy's intention to declare war. 4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 5 id143222
  "Dad" (Thomas Nelson Page), Lac de Como, Italy, to Florence Lindsay, "Baggrave Hall," Leicester, England
  1914 October 8
  Scope and Contents

  Scope and Contents Mentions his wife's arrival, discusses Alger's commission; tells of the importance of the frying pan on the battlefield; states that the advantage in the war now rests with Germany; predicts either the fall of "autocratic government" or imperialism; states that if Germany wins the war, England will ultimately be destroyed. 8 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 1 id143224
  Thomas Nelson Page, Rome, Italy, to Minna Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicester, England
  1915 January 3
  Scope and Contents

  Thanking her for Christmas greetings. 4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 1 id143225
  Florence Lathrop Page, Rome, Italy, to Bryan Lathrop, Chicago, Illinois
  1915 January 4
  Scope and Contents

  Scope and Contents Returning his check with thanks; says Italy will keep out of the war until the last minute; describes discussion with German ambassador and his conception of the hostilities as a "Civil War"; states her confidence in President Wilson. 12 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 1 id143226
  Thomas Nelson Page, Rome, Italy, to Minna Burnaby, London, England
  1915 January 14
  Scope and Contents

  Speaks of visit of George Page to England (son of T. Jefferson Page, formerly in Confederate Navy); mentions news of a great earthquake in Central Italy (Avezzano). 4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 1 id143227
  Florence Lathrop Page, Rome, Italy, to Helen Lathrop (Mrs. Bryan Lathrop), Chicago, Illinois
  1915 January 17
  Scope and Contents

  Describes the great earthquake in Italy. 22 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 1 id143228
  Florence Lathrop Page, Rome, Italy, to Helen Lathrop, Chicago, Illinois
  1915 January 22
  Scope and Contents

  Thanks her for donation to aid Italian people; describes activities of Embassy after earthquake; discusses the irony of America's neutrality in view of German aggression in Belgium. 16 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 1 id143229
  Thomas Nelson Page, Rome, Italy, to Minna Burnaby, London, England
  1915 February 1
  Scope and Contents

  Discusses his wife's illness. 4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 1 id143230
  Florence Lathrop Page, Rome, Italy, to Bryan Lathrop, Chicago, Illinois
  1915 February 8
  Scope and Contents

  Scope and Contents Thanks him for his "generous contribution" to aid earthquake sufferers; mentions their handicap because of government's decision not to accept outside aid; gives progress report of the aid committee; predicts Italy's entrance into the war. 16 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 1 id143231
  Florence Lathrop Page, Rome, Italy, to Bryan Lathrop, Chicago, Illinois
  1915 February 20-22
  Scope and Contents

  Scope and Contents Expresses her disappointment about President Wilson's stand on the war; discusses difficulties of American position in view of English and German attitudes; states that German provocations may lead to war; discusses Wilson's inflexibility and her hatred of Germany. 20 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Including TLS from Jessie Cochran, to Mrs. [Florence] Page, Rome, Italy, February 19, 1915, concerning attitudes and the situation in Italy. 3 pages.

• Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 1 id143232
  "Flory" (Florence Lathrop Page), Rome, Italy, to Helen Lathrop, Chicago, Illinois - forwarded to Washington, D.C.
  1915 February 27
  Scope and Contents

  Discusses progress of earthquake relief fund and the possibility of Italy entering the war. 18 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 1 id143233
  Florence Lathrop Page, Rome, Italy, to Bryan Lathrop, Chicago, Illinois
  1915 March 15
  Scope and Contents

  Thanking for his generosity and other patrons of the arts in Chicago; discusses progress of relief fund; discusses Italy's position as a neutral. 17 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 1 id143234
  "Flory" (Florence Lathrop Page), Rome, Italy, to Helen Lathrop, Chicago, Illinois
  1915 March 18
  Scope and Contents

  Wishes America to take a stronger role in the world; mentions allied plans and international affairs; discusses Italy's need for support; questions which side Italy will take; states her hopes that the Kaiser and his sons are captured alive and then imprisoned in a "debilitating climate." 20 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 1 id143235
  "Florry" (Florence Lathrop Page), Rome, Italy, to Bryan Lathrop, York, Maine
  1915 May 27-28
  Scope and Contents

  States that Italy is at war; describes events leading up to the declaration of war; mentions debts of her daughter Minna and her husband Algernon Burnaby. 25 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 1 id143236
  Florence Lathrop Page, Rome, Italy, to Helen Lathrop, York, Maine
  1915 June 15
  Scope and Contents

  Discusses women's work during war; describes her audience with the Queen of Italy; mentions Wilson's second note to Germany; discusses affairs of Minna's first husband, Preston Gibson. 24 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 1 id143237
  Thomas Nelson Page, Rome, Italy, to Minna Burnaby, Norfolk, England
  1915 June 16
  Scope and Contents

  Discusses the President's note to Germany; discusses W.J. Bryan's resignation; remembers their trip through the continent a year ago. 4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 2 id143239
  "Loving Mother" (Florence Lathrop Page), Rome, Italy, to "darling Child" [Florence Lindsay, [England?]
  1915 July 9-10
  Scope and Contents

  Discusses progress of the war; gossips about the Embassy staff. 24 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 2 id143240
  Florence Lathrop Page, Rome, Italy, to Bryan Lathrop, York, Maine
  1915 July 23
  Scope and Contents

  Thanks him for organizing effort to acquire cotton cloth; news of the war. 12 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 2 id143241
  "Florry" (Florence Lathrop Page), Rome, Italy, to Helen Lathrop, York, Maine
  1915 July 23
  Scope and Contents

  Thanks her for efforts to buy cotton cloth for Italian soldiers; mentions Germany's ultimate defeat; family gossip. 24 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 2 id143242
  "Florry" (Florence Lathrop Page), Rome, Italy, to Bryan Lathrop, York, Maine
  1915 August 4
  Scope and Contents

  Describes work in making hospital and medical goods; discusses progress of the war. 13 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 2 id143243
  "Mom" (Florence Lathrop Page), Rome, Italy, to Minna and Algernon Burnaby, Norfolk, England
  1915 August 11
  Scope and Contents

  Scope and Contents Discusses charges against Algy (Algernon Burnaby) and suggests that he resign his commission then prepare for a new position in the army. 16 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 2 id143244
  Thomas Nelson Page, Rome, Italy, to Minna and Algernon Buranaby, Fakenham, Norfolk, England
  1915 August 12
  Scope and Contents

  Discusses Algy's regimental difficulties; discusses his visit to a hosptial with the Queen. 8 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 2 id143245
  Florence Lathrop Page, Rome, Italy, to Bryan Lathrop, York, Maine
  1915 August 23
  Scope and Contents

  Discusses her property in and around Chicago; progress of the war; expresses opinion about British slowness and indifference. 24 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 2 id143246
  "Dad" (Thomas Nelson Page), Firenze, Italy, to Minna and Algernon Burnaby, Fakenham, Norfolk, England
  1915 September 9
  Scope and Contents

  Talks about improvement in Algy's situation; describes their temporary quarters; expresses favorable response to President Wilson; mentions England's lethargy. 7 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 2 id143247
  "Dad" (Thomas Nelson Page), Rome, Italy, to Minna Burnaby, East Dereham, Norfolk, England
  1915 September 30
  Scope and Contents

  Discusses improvement of her husband's, Algy, situation; suggests she give her full support to Algy's new commanding officer; states that most regimental trouble is due to wives. 8 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 2 id181772
  "Florry" (Florence Lathrop Page), Rome, Italy, to Helen Lanthrop, York, Maine
  1915 October 2
  Scope and Contents

  Meditates on the Kaiser's punishment; talks on material for medical supplies; mentions President's commendatory letter to Thomas Nelson Page; discusses the Ambassador's high reputation in the State Department. 24 pages. Autograph Letter Signed

• Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 2 id182515
  Florence Lathrop Page, Rome, Italy, to Bryan Lathrop, York, Maine
  1915 October 3
  Scope and Contents

  Describes anti-German attitudes; refers to British stupor; quotes Minna's letter thanking him (Bryan) for loan; asks him to transfer debt to her account; mentions trouble in Algy's unit. 20 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 2 id182516
  Thomas Nelson Page, Rome, Italy, to Minna Burnby, East Dereham, Norfolk, England
  1915 October 9
  Scope and Contents

  Discusses Algy's plan to enlish; suggest travel arrangements. 4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 2 id182517
  "Florry," (Florence Lathrop Page), Rome, Italy, to Helen Lathrop, Chicago, Illinois
  1915 October 15, 1915 October 26, 1915 October 28
  Scope and Contents

  Scope and Contents Thanks her for her birthday greetings; mentions arrival of Minna and son; speaks of Algy's (Algernon Burnaby) sailing to Sicily; tells that his coded messages indicate that he is to go to the front near Servia; mentions that Minna spoke with the wife of a Russian ambassador who knew the region; discusses Henry Field's studies and golf game; describes her work on medical supplies; discusses President Wilson's engagement. 24 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 2 id182518
  "Mom," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to "Algy," [Algernon Bunaby], British Med., Expeditionary Force
  1915 October 26
  Scope and Contents

  Talks about Minna, her daughter, and Henry, her grandson, and their visit to her home. 4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 2 id182519
  "Mom," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to "Algy," (Algernon Burnaby)
  1915 December 7
  Scope and Contents

  Urges him to get out of the service; warns him of the dangers. 4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 3 id182521
  Florence L. Page, Rome, Italy, to Bryan Lathrop, Chicago, Illinois
  1916 February 1
  Scope and Contents

  Discusses her return from Naples to pick up Algy who was placed in non-combatant class because of leg trouble; desribes Algy's combat experiences; mentions vacancy on the Supreme Court; thanks him for his contributions to acquire medical supplies; mentions improvement on her property in Washington. 24 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 3 id182876
  Florence L. Page, Rome, Italy, to "Brother," [Bryan Lathrop], Chicago, Illinois
  1916 February 12
  Scope and Contents

  Discusses her paintings that she is turning over to the Art Institute of Chicago; mentions her family is leaving for England; describes Algy's position with the war office; discusses resignations from Wilson's cabinet. 8 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 3 id182878
  Florence L. Page, Rome, Italy, to Helen Lathrop, Chicago, Illinois
  1916 February 29
  Scope and Contents

  Discusses social events at the embassy; mentions volunteer work. 24 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 3 id182882
  "Florry," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to Helen Lathrop, Chicago, Illinois
  1916 March 7
  Scope and Contents

  Discusses Bryan Lathrop's operation; mentions purchase of gifts; discusses politics and family news. 12 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 3 id182888
  Florence L. Page, Rome, Italy, to Bryan Lathrop, Chicago, Illinois
  1916 March 15
  Scope and Contents

  Discusses her plans to return to America; discusses progress of the war effort. 16 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 3 id182892
  "Dad," (Thomas Nelson Page), Rome, Italy, to Minna Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicester, England
  1916 March 23
  Scope and Contents

  Mentions his expected trip to America; describes Bryan Lathrop's serious illness; praises Wilson's diplomacy; discusses progress of the battle at Verdun. 12 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 3 id182897
  "Florry," (Florence L. Page), Rome Italy, to Helen Lathrop
  1916 March 27
  Scope and Contents

  Discusses Bryan Lathrop's operation; the Page's hopes for a vacation. 12 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 3 id182899
  George Otto Trevelyan, Stratford on Avon, England, to Minna Burnaby, Leicester, England
  1916 April 6
  Scope and Contents

  Stresses his care in seeing that no word was given out regarding the visit of Mr. and Mrs. Page to England. 2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 3 id182900
  "Mother," (Florence Lathrop Page), U.S.M.S. "St. Louis," to Minna Burnaby, Leicester, England
  1916 April 15
  Scope and Contents

  Describes and gives details of her sea voyage. 4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 3 id182901
  "Mother," (Florence Lathrop Page), Chicago, Illinois, to "Child," (Minna Burnaby), Leicester, England
  1916 May 13
  Scope and Contents

  Reports death of her brother, Bryan Lathrop. 12 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 3 id182902
  "Dad," (Thomas Nelson Page), Paris France, to Minna Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicester, England
  1916 July 20
  Scope and Contents

  Thanking her for hopitality while he was in England; describes visit with General Castelman; discusses plans to visit Verdun. 4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 3 id182903
  "Florry," (Florence L. Page), Paris, France, to Helen Lathrop, York, Maine
  1916 July 21
  Scope and Contents

  Describes her visit to England; discusses troop ships on the channel, describes her husband's visit to the war front and his interview with General Castinau. 16 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 3 id182904
  Thomas Nelson Page, American Embassy, Rome, [Italy], to Rev. Dr. Paul R. Hickok, Metropolitan Presbyterian Church, Washington, D.C
  1916 July 26
  Scope and Contents

  States that s young man almost always benefits from joining a Greek letter fraternity; gives some disadvantages. 1 page. Typewritten Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 3 id182905
  "Dad," (Thomas Nelson Page), Fuggi, Italy, to Minna Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicester, England, forwarded to Aberdovey, [?], North Wales
  1916 August 28
  Scope and Contents

  Looking forward to her Christmas visit; mentions trip to the front; discusses Italy's declaration of war against Germany; Romania declares war against Austria. 4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed

• Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 3 id182906
  Thomas Nelson Page, Rome, Italy, to Minna Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicester, England
  1916 October 1
  Scope and Contents

  Talks about visit to the front; describes how his car was shelled; gives incredulous remarks about the British "tank." 12 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 3 id182907
  Florence L. Page, Rome, Italy, to Helen Lathrop, York Maine, forwarded to Washington, D.C.
  1916 October 15
  Scope and Contents

  Discusses the American political campaign; mentions trips to Hadrian's villa; expects the Burnaby's for Christmas; says that her husband is keeping a diary of events. 22 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 3 id182908
  "Florry," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to Helen Lathrop, Chicago, Illinois
  1916 November 8
  Scope and Contents

  Acknowledges contribution to the Red Cross; expresses her intention to leave Italy in the spring; explains difficulty of obtaining signed photographs of Italian monarchs; family news. 24 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 3 id182909
  Thomas Nelson Page, Rome, Italy, to Minna Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicester, England
  1916 November 10
  Scope and Contents

  Discusses President Wilson's re-election and America's rise to power. 12 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 3 id182910
  "Florry," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to (Helen Lathrop)
  1916 Fall
  Scope and Contents

  Discusses women's work in making medical supplies for the army. Autograph Letter Signed. Incomplete.

• Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 4 id182912
  "Mother," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to "Child," (Minna Burnaby), "Baggrave Hall," Leicester, England
  1917 January 7
  Scope and Contents

  Thanks for her Christmas visit; states that she is sending checks. 3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 4 id182913
  "Florry," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to Helen Lathrop, Chicago, Illinois
  1917 January 9
  Scope and Contents

  Thanks for momentoes of her late brother, Bryan Lathrop; mentions visit of the Burnabys. 16 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 4 id182914
  Thomas Nelson Page, Rome, Italy, to Minna Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicester, England
  1917 January 11
  Scope and Contents

  Inquires about her illness; hopes for a visit from them during Easter. 4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 4 id182915
  Thomas Nelson Page, Rome, Italy, to Minna Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicester, England
  1917 February 8
  Scope and Contents

  Scope and Contents Inquires about her illness; discusses inquiry from Preston Gibson about Henry Field. 4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Including Typewritten Letter from Thomas Nelson Page, Rome, Italy, to Preston [Gibson], New York, New York, 20 January, 1917, concerning Henry Field. 2 pages.

• Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 4 id182916
  "Florry," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to Helen Lathrop, Washington, D.C.
  1917 February 11
  Scope and Contents

  Discusses the President's re-election; gives quotation from the President's letter to Thomas Nelson Page. 20 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 4 id182917
  "Florry," (Florence L. Page), Rome Italy, to Helen Lathrop, Washington, D.C.
  1917 February 28
  Scope and Contents

  Talks about break of diplomatic relations with Germany; mentions un-American sentiments among the expatriots; relates work on hospital supplies; discusses visit from Mrs. Garibaldi. 16 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 4 id182918
  Thomas Nelson Page, Rome, Italy, to Minna Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicester, England
  1917 April 11
  Scope and Contents

  Discusses Mrs. Page's illness. 4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 4 id182919
  Florence L. Page, Rome, Italy, to Helen Lathrop, Washington, D.C.
  1917 April 12
  Scope and Contents

  Mentions her illness; talks about death of a military attache; comments on the loyalty of the Embassy staff. 24 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 4 id182920
  "Florry," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to Helen Lathrop, Washington, D.C.
  1917 May 2
  Scope and Contents

  Acknowledges contribution; news of war's progress; expresses views on the ROOT commission to Russia; criticizes President Wilson. 24 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 4 id182921
  "Florry," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to Helen Lathrop, Washington, D.C.
  1917 May 13
  Scope and Contents

  Remembering Bryan Lathrop on anniversary of his death. 4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 4 id182922
  "Dad," (Thomas Nelson Page), Rome, Italy, to Minna Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicester, England
  1917 June 2
  Scope and Contents

  Details the progress of the War; comments on Russian affairs. 8 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 4 id182923
  "Florry," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to Helen Lathrop, York, Maine
  1917 June 20
  Scope and Contents

  Explains plans to vacation in Scotland; gives her opinion of President Wilson and General Wood; discusses her husband's meeting with the King of Italy. 24 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 4 id182924
  "Florry," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to Helen Lathrop, York, Maine
  1917 July 6
  Scope and Contents

  Discusses vacation plans; expresses her husband's attitude toward Rome's climate. 16 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 4 id182925
  "Florry," (Florence L. Page), "Baggrave Hall," Leicester, England, to Helen Lathrop, York, Maine
  1917 July 29
  Scope and Contents

  Discusses visit with General Pershing in Paris and with Henry Field at Eton; explains progress of the war. 20 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 4 id182926
  "Florry," (Florence L. Page), St. Germains, [Scotland], to Helen Lathrop, York, Maine
  1917 August 30
  Scope and Contents

  Discusses plans for return to Italy; gives description of St. Germain's estate; mentions her husband's visit to the estate of Sir George Trevelyan. 24 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 4 id182927
  "Dad," (Thomas Nelson Page), Rome, Italy, to Minna Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicester, England
  1917 October
  Scope and Contents

  Discusses poetry and the classics. 6 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 4 id182928
  "Florry," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to Helen Lathrop, Chicago, Illinois
  1917 November 18
  Scope and Contents

  Explains progress of the war; mentions work with the Red Cross. 24 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 4 id182929
  "Dad," (Thomas Nelson Page), Rome, Italy, to Minna Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicester, England
  1917 December 5
  Scope and Contents

  Regrets cancellations of her Christmas visit; discusses poetry; relays new of U.S. declaration of war against Austria and its effect on Italy. 4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 4 id182930
  "Florry," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to Helen Lathrop, Washington, D.C.
  1917 December 17
  Scope and Contents

  Mentions a friend's request to visit Venice; discusses Red Cross war relief work. 12 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 2 Folder: 4 id182931
  "Mame," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to "Algy," (Algernon Burnaby), "Baggrave Hall," Leicester, England
  1917 December 29
  Scope and Contents

  Discusses his communion in the church. 8 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 1 id182934
  "Mother," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to Florence Lindsay, Southboro Massachusetts
  1918 January 4-5
  Scope and Contents

  Discusses her granddaughter's temperament; expresses concern about Minna's illness; elaborates on progress of the war. 20 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 1 id182935
  (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to Helen Lathrop, [Washington, D.C.?]
  1918 January 13
  Scope and Contents

  Discusses work of the Red Cross. 8 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Incomplete.

• Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 1 id182936
  "Mother," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to Florence Lindsay, Southboro, Massachusetts
  1918 January 18
  Scope and Contents

  Suggests that she visit Rome; mentions Red Cross work; discusses advantages of Thomas Nelson Page's ability to speak Italian. 24 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Including Autograph Letter Signed from Herbert [Ward], London, England, to "dear friends," Mr. and Mrs. T.N. Page[?], [Rome, Italy], 11 Jan. 1918, concerning his illness and a trip to Rome. 2 pages.

• Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 1 id182937
  Florence L. Page, Rome, Italy, to Helen Lathrop, [Washington, D.C.?]
  1918 January 20
  Scope and Contents

  States her gratitude and honor of establishment of Florence Lathrop Page war relief center. 16 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 1 id182938
  "Mother," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to Florence Lindsay, Southboro, Massachusetts
  1918 January 25-26
  Scope and Contents

  Discusses expansion of her war relief work. 24 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 1 id182939
  "Mother," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to Florence Lindsay, Southboro, Massachusetts
  1918 January 30-31
  Scope and Contents

  Discusses Red Cross work; mentions a film of war relief activities. 22 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 1 id182940
  Florence L. Page, Rome, Italy, to Helen Lathrop, Chicago, Illinois
  1918 February 4
  Scope and Contents

  Mentions war relief work; discusses making red shirts for General Garibaldi's troops. 16 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 1 id182941
  "Mother," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to Florence Lindsay, Southboro, Massachusetts
  1918 February 8
  Scope and Contents

  Scope and Contents Describes visit to airport in Italy; mentions her "salon" at the Embassy and war relief work; discusses shortage of gasoline; plan trip to America in the summer. 20 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 1 id182942
  "Mother," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to Florence Lindsay, Southboro, Massachusetts
  1918 February 16-19
  Scope and Contents

  Details embassy activities and their dinner at the Japanese ambassador's; discusses the Russian situation; talks about Theodore Roosevelt's illness; replies to criticisms of public officials; discusses Lincoln's greatness and her own loyalty to President Wilson. 30 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 1 id182943
  "Mother," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to Florence Lindsay, Southboro, Massachusetts
  1918 February 24-25
  Scope and Contents

  Scope and Contents Talks about celebration of Washington's birthday; discusses Henry Field's study at Eton. 24 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Including Autograph Letter Signed from Henry Field, Eton College, Windsor, England, to "Mother," [Minna Gibson Burnaby], and U[ncle] A[lgernon], Leicester, England, 11 February 1918, regarding the theft of some cigarettes by students. 8 pages.

• Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 1 id182944
  "Mother," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to Florence Lindsay, Southboro, Massachusetts
  1918 March 2, 1918 March 5
  Scope and Contents

  Mentions visit of American aviators; discusses the role of women in the war effort; states Japanese interests in the war; details the bombing of Venice. 24 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 1 id182945
  "Mother," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to Florence Lindsay, Southboro, Massachusetts
  1918 March 16, 1918 March 18
  Scope and Contents

  Scope and Contents Embassy and family news. 24 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Including Autograph Letter Signed from Julia Brambilla, to Mrs. [Florence Page, Rome, Italy, 15 March, 1918, thanking her for the plant she gave her. 4 pages.

• Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 1 id182946
  Florence L. Page, Rome, Italy, to Helen Lathrop, Chicago, Illinois
  1918 March 19
  Scope and Contents

  States the importance of America's entrance into the war; reports death of George von L. Meyer; discusses casualties of the war; mentions visit of the Burnaby's in April. 24 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Including Typewritten Document Signed, 19 Feb. 1918, being a receipt of Helen A. Lathrop for 100 dollars and signed by Henrietta G. Macy. 1 page. Also including Autograph Letter Signed from Henrietta G. Macy, Venice, Italy, to Mr. [Thomas] Page, Rome, Italy, 19 March 1918, concerning the delivery of the $100 receipt. 3 pages.

• Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 1 id182947
  Thomas Nelson Page, Rome, Italy, to Minna and "Algy" [Algernon] Burnaby, Leicester, England
  1918 March 26
  Scope and Contents

  Reports a crucial battle being fought on British sector; discusses military strategy of the war. 3 pages. Typewritten Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 1 id182948
  "Mother," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to Florence Lindsay, Southboro, Massachusetts
  1918 March 31
  Scope and Contents

  Expresses anxiety over the recent battle; praises General Foch; mentions Thomas N. Page's visit to the front; discusses plan for an Embassy wedding. 24 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 1 id182949
  "Mother," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to Florence Lindsay, Southboro, Massachusetts
  1918 April 5, 1918 April 7, 1918 April 8
  Scope and Contents

  Details progress of the war; celebrates anniversary of America's entry into the war; describes Embassy wedding. 24 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 1 id182950
  "Mother," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to Florence Lindsay, Southboro, Massachusetts
  1918 April 14-16
  Scope and Contents

  Discusses war disappointments; mentions Thomas N. Page's work schedule; describes Red Cross activities; the Burnaby's arrive. 28 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 1 id182951
  "Mother," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to Florence Lindsay, Southboro, Massachusetts
  1918 April 20-22
  Scope and Contents

  Reports death of Thomas Nelson Page's brother, Frank Page. 20 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 1 id182952
  "Mother," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to Florence Lindsay, Southboro, Massachusetts
  1918 April 27, 1918 April 29
  Scope and Contents

  Scope and Contents Expresses Minna's desire to fly in an airplane; Page's silver wedding anniversary will be on June 6th; mentions that flying trip was cancelled due to gasoline shortage. 24 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Including Autograph Letter Signed from Stanley Field, Paris, France, to Thomas Nelson Page, Rome, Italy, 24 April 1918, concerning past attitudes about Minna and Preston Gibson's divorce. 3 pages. Also including Autograph Letter Signed from Middleton Train, to Mrs. Florence Page, Rome, Italy, undated, thanking her for a present. 1 page.

• Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 2 id182954
  "Mother," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to Florence Lindsay, Southboro, Massachusetts
  1918 May 3, 1918 May 5, 1918 May 7
  Scope and Contents

  Scope and Contents Discusses Thomas N. Page's difficult duties and his staff; mentions Burnaby's return home; expresses desire to visit London. 28 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Including Autograph Letter Signed from Ronnie[?], to "Aunt Florrie," (Florence L. Page), [Rome, Italy], undated, thanking her for her letter and giving personal news. 5 pages.

• Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 2 id182955
  "Mother," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to Minna Burnaby, Leicester, England
  1918 May 4
  Scope and Contents

  Discusses her leaving her home. 2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 2 id182956
  "Mother," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to Minna Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicester, England
  1918 May 7
  Scope and Contents

  Reminisces on their recent visit. 12 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 2 id182957
  "Mother," (Florence L. Page), Serrento, Italy, to Florence Lindsay, Southboro, Massachusetts
  1918 May 11
  Scope and Contents

  Describes their vacation; plans a trip to England in the summer. 20 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 2 id182958
  "Florry," (Florence L. Page), Sorrento, Italy, to Helen Lathrop, Chicago, Illinois, forwarded to York Harbor, Maine
  1918 May 13
  Scope and Contents

  Describes her brief holiday in Sorrento; details recent events at the war front. 20 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 2 id182959
  "Mother," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to Florence Lindsay, Southboro, Massachusetts
  1918 May 18-20
  Scope and Contents

  Embassy and family news. 28 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 2 id182960
  "Mother," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to Florence Lindsay, Southboro, Massachusetts
  1918 May 24, 1918 May 25
  Scope and Contents

  Talks about delay in mails; mentions visit of Prince of Wales; states that June 6th will be their 25th wedding anniversary; desribes family's gift of an emerald ring; mentions how happy her marriage has been; discusses Thomas N. Page's successful work in Italy. 32 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 2 id182961
  "Mother," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to "My Precious Child," [Minna Burnaby], "Baggrave Hall," Leicester, England
  1918 May 27
  Scope and Contents

  Describes life in U.S. Embassy in Rome. 20 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 2 id182962
  "Mother," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to Mrs. [Minna] Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicestershire, England
  1918 May 28
  Scope and Contents

  Describes and discusses a jewel given to her by her family. 4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 2 id182963
  Florence L. Page, Rome, Italy, to Helen Lathrop, York Harbor, Maine
  1918 May 28
  Scope and Contents

  Acknowledges contribution to Italian Red Cross; reports of a visit to the Prince of Wales. 16 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 2 id182964
  "Mother," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to Minna Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicester, England
  1918 May 28
  Scope and Contents

  Much family news. 4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 2 id182965
  "Mother," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to Florence Lindsay, Southboro, Massachusetts
  1918 June 1-3
  Scope and Contents

  Discusses progress of the war; proposes a summer visit to England. 24 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 2 id182966
  "Mother," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to Minna Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicester, England
  1918 June 5, 1918 June 6
  Scope and Contents

  Describes the assault on Paris; plans for summer visit to England; details her presents she recieved for 25th anniversary. 28 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 2 id182967
  Thomas Nelson Page, Rome, Italy, to Minna Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicester, England
  1918 June 6
  Scope and Contents

  Discusses his silver anniversary. 8 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 2 id182968
  "Mother," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to Florence Lindsay, Southboro, Massachusetts
  1918 June 6-10
  Scope and Contents

  Reminisces on her silver anniversary; describes gifts; much family news. 28 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 2 id182969
  "Mother," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to Florence Lindsay, Southboro, Massachusetts
  1918 June 11
  Scope and Contents

  Discusses using old home [Rock Ledge] for the summer. 8 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 2 id182970
  "Mother," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to Florence Lindsay, Southboro, Massachusetts
  1918 June 15, 1918 June 16
  Scope and Contents

  Discusses the battle for Paris and Foch's leadership. 28 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 2 id182971
  "M[other]," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to [Minna Burnaby], Leicester, England
  1918 June 17
  Scope and Contents

  Family and Embassy news. 8 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 2 id182972
  "M[other]," (Florence L. Page), Florence, Italy, to Mr. and Mrs. Algernon Burnaby
  1918 June 19
  Scope and Contents

  Describes Boccaccio's villa where they are staying. Postcards. 3 items.

• Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 2 id182973
  "Mother," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to Florence Lindsay, Southboro, Massachusetts forwarded to York, Maine
  1918 June 21-24
  Scope and Contents

  Scope and Contents Describes concert of Albert Spaulding in Florence; mentions an American wedding in Florence. 28 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Including Autograph Letter Signed from John Robinson, H.Q. 12th [British] Division, to Mrs. [Minna] Burnaby, Leicester, England, 19 June 1918, reporting on the war and its progress. 16 pages.

• Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 2 id182974
  "Florry," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to Helen Lathrop, York, Maine
  1918 June 27
  Scope and Contents

  Reports on work of the Red Cross; gives description of American soldiers in France; discusses visit of Kermit Roosevelt and family. 20 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 3 Folder: 2 id182975
  "Mother," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to Florence Lindsay, Southboro, Massachusetts, forwarded to York, Maine
  1918 June 28-30, 1918 July 1
  Scope and Contents

  Discusses visit of Kermit Roosevelt. 28 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 1 id182978
  "Mother," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to Florence Lindsay, Southboro, Massachusetts, forwarded to York Harbot, Maine
  1918 July 2
  Scope and Contents

  Scope and Contents Reports that her husband will be leaving for the front. 8 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Including Autograph Letter Signed from Henry Field, Eton College, Windsor, England, to "Mother and U.A.," [Minna and Algernon Burnaby], Leicester, England, 20 June 1918, describing college activities. 4 pages.

• Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 1 id182979
  "Mother," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to Florence Lindsay, Southboro, Massachusetts, forwarded to York Harbor, Maine
  1918 July 13
  Scope and Contents

  Family and local news. 28 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 1 id182980
  Florence L. Page, Rome, Italy, to Helen Lathrop, York, Maine
  1918 July 15
  Scope and Contents

  Discusses the affairs of an American, Miss Macy, in Italy; explains Red Cross activities; discusses American soldiers at the war front. 24 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 1 id182981
  Thomas Nelson Page, Rome, Italy, to Helen Lathrop, York Harbor, Maine
  circa 1918 July 15
  Scope and Contents

  Discusses death of his brother; mentions his commanding the work of the Red Cross in Italy. 6 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 1 id182982
  (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to "Algy," (Algernon Burnaby), Leicester, England
  1918 July 16
  Scope and Contents

  Reporting the death of his aunt. 4 pages. Incomplete.

• Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 1 id182983
  "Mother," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to Florence Lindsay, York, Maine
  1918 July 20-23
  Scope and Contents

  Discusses American contributions to the counter-offensive; reports on visits of Congressmen. 36 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 1 id182984
  "Mother," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to Minna Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicester, England
  1918 July 21
  Scope and Contents

  States that American troops over-balance the battle; news of Florence's husband; discusses possibility of going to America. 16 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 1 id182985
  "Mother," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to Minna Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicester, England
  1918 July 24
  Scope and Contents

  Family; news; a possible visit to England or America. 12 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 1 id184395
  "Mother," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to Minna Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicester, England
  1918 July 26
  Scope and Contents

  Discusses vacation plans; family and embassy news. 17 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 1 id184397
  "Mother," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to Florence Lindsay, York Harbor, Maine
  1918 July 27, 1918 July 28
  Scope and Contents

  Discusses Thomas N. Page's forthcoming visit to the King of Italy. 29 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 1 id184399
  (Thomas Nelson Page), Rome, Italy, to Helen Lathrop, York, Maine
  1918 July 28
  Scope and Contents

  Scope and Contents Comments on his youth, on his brother Frank who was the inspiration for his story, "The Shepherd Who Watched the Night"; discusses progress of the war; praises President Wilson. 8 pages. Autograph Letter.

• Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 1 id184401
  "Mother," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to Minna Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicester, England
  1918 July 31
  Scope and Contents

  Gives travel plans; states that Thomas N. Page objects to her leaving Rome; reports on his article about Italy for Scribner's Publishing Co. 16 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 1 id184403
  "Mom," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to Algernon Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicester, England
  1918 August 1
  Scope and Contents

  Discusses her intentions to sail to America. 8 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 1 id184404
  "Mother," (Florence L. Page), Aix-les-Bains, France, to Florence Lindsay, York, Maine
  1918 August 4, 1918 August 5
  Scope and Contents

  Mentions treatment at the springs; discusses progress of the war. 24 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 1 id184406
  Thomas Nelson Page, Aix-les-Bains, France to Minna Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicester, England
  1918 August 7
  Scope and Contents

  Reports his wife's travel plans and her objections for going to America. 6 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 1 id184408
  "Mother," (Florence L. Page), Aix-les-Bains, France, to Minna Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicester, England
  1918 August 8
  Scope and Contents

  Much family news. 12 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 1 id184409
  "Mother," (Florence L. Page), Aix-les-Bains, France, to Florence Lindsay, York, Maine
  1918 August 9
  Scope and Contents

  Discusses letter from her husband; talks about visitors to Aix-les-Bains; family news. 20 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 1 id184411
  "Devoted Sister," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, Aix-les-Bains, France, to Helen Lathrop, York, Maine, forwarded to Brattleboro, Vermont
  1918 August 11
  Scope and Contents

  Acknowledges contribution for war relief work; family news. 19 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 1 id184413
  Florence L. Page, "Baggrave Hall," Leicester, England, to "Sister," (Helen Lathrop)
  1918 August 14
  Scope and Contents

  Acknowledges contribution for war relief; reports on progress of the war. 20 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 1 id184415
  "Mother," (Florence L. Page), Aix-les-Bains, France, to Florence Lindsay, York, Maine
  1918 August 15
  Scope and Contents

  Reports that she is leaving to see her husband. 18 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 1 id184417
  "Mother," (Florence L. Page), Aix-les-Bains, France, to Florence Lindsay, York, Maine
  1918 August 17
  Scope and Contents

  Reports on her visit with Florence's husband. 8 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 1 id184418
  "Mother," (Florence L. Page), St. Amand, France, to Florence Lindsay, York, Maine
  1918 August 17
  Scope and Contents

  Describes military reception; mentions visit with her husband; relates that her quarters are in an 11th century chateau. 10 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 1 id184419
  "Mother," (Florence L. Page), Paris, France, to Minna Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicester, England
  1918 August 20
  Scope and Contents

  Discusses her travels; visits with Tom Lindsay. 8 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 1 id184420
  "Mother," (Florence L. Page), Paris, France, to Minna Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicester, England
  1918 August 21
  Scope and Contents

  Delay in plans to sail to England; states that she is to see General Pershing; expectcs a call from "Mr. Franklin Roosevelt, Assn't. Sec. of the Navy." 4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 1 id184421
  "Mother," (Florence L. Page), Paris, France, to Florence Lindsay, York, Maine
  1918 August 25
  Scope and Contents

  Visits with her husband; reports military neglect of Italy; describes visit with a wounded soldier; describes a state receptioin and tour arranged by commanding general-carrier pigeons; discusses her dinner with General Pershing. 28 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 1 id184422
  "Mother," (Florence L. Page), "Baggrave Hall,' Leicester, England, to Florence Lindsay, York, Maine
  1918 August 31
  Scope and Contents

  Discusses her travels through France and her arrival in England; mentions visit with Brad Whitlock; reports resignation of Walter Hines Page. 12 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 2 id184435
  "Mother," (Florence L. Page), "Baggrave Hall," Leicester, England, to Florence Lindsay, Southboro, Massachusetts, forwarded to York Harbor, Maine
  1918 September 11, 1918 September 13
  Scope and Contents

  Talks about birthday gifts; discusses visit to London. 12 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 2 id184436
  "Mother," (Florence L. Page), London, England, to Florence Lindsay, Southboro, Massachusetts, forwarded to York Harbor, M[ain]e
  1918 September 17
  Scope and Contents

  Describes various visits; family news. 7 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 2 id184437
  "Mother," (Florence L. Page), Paris, France, to Minna Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicester, England
  1918 September 19
  Scope and Contents

  Discusses the effects of the war; family news. 16 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 2 id184438
  "Mother," (Florence L. Page), Paris, France, to Florence Lindsay, Southboro, Massachusetts, forwarded to York Harbor, Maine, forwarded to Boston, Mass.
  1918 September 20
  Scope and Contents

  Describes travels in France; discusses further effects of the war; family news. 16 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 2 id184489
  "Mother," (Florence L. Page), Paris, France, to Minna Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicestershire, England
  1918 September 21
  Scope and Contents

  Discusses visit to doctor; reports on condition of her eyes. 6 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 2 id184490
  "Mother," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to Minna Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicestershire, England
  1918 September 24
  Scope and Contents

  Reports of an influenza epidemic; family news; describes Italy's poverty; announces the new private secretary for Thomas N. Page. 16 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 2 id184534
  "Mother," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to Florence Lindsay, Southboro, Massachusetts, forwarded to Boston, Mass.
  1918 September 25, 1918 September 27
  Scope and Contents

  Discusses Italy's inflation and problem with food scarcitites; describes Paris; reports of influenza epidemic; gives report on progress of the war; family news; German treachery. 30 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 2 id184535
  "Mother," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to Minna Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicestershire, England
  1918 September 28
  Scope and Contents

  Embassy news; describes conditions in Italy; mentions visit to a convent. 17 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 3 id184537
  "Mother," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to Florence Lindsay, Southboro, Massachusetts, forwarded to Boston, Mass.
  1918 October 1
  Scope and Contents

  Discusses consequences of an armistice; mentions her husband's difficulties with an overambitious officer; low Embassy budget. 20 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 3 id184538
  "Mother," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to Minna Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicestershire, England
  1918 October 2, 1918 October 3
  Scope and Contents

  Discusses possibility of a general armistice at Christmas time; family news. 20 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 3 id184539
  "Mother," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to Florence Lindsay, Southboro, Massachusetts, forwarded to Boston, Mass.
  1918 October 6, 1918 October 7
  Scope and Contents

  Reports progress of the war; announces possibilty of peace; describes German crimes and dinner with Samuel Gompers. 28 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 3 id184540
  "Mother," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to Minna Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicestershire, England
  1918 October 8
  Scope and Contents

  Anticipates armistice; mentions dinner with Gompers; reports on Thomas N. Page's poor health; decides to leave Rome when peace is concluded. 20 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Including drawing by Thomas Nelson Page, "TNP's suggestion of Color on Black Dress." 1 pages.

• Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 3 id184541
  "Mother," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to Florence Lindsay, Southboro, Massachusetts, forwarded to Boston, Mass.
  1918 October 12, 1918 October 14
  Scope and Contents

  Reports on impending defeat; describes effects of war on Italy; discusses influenza. 32 page. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 3 id184542
  "Mother," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to Minna Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicestershire, England
  1918 October 13
  Scope and Contents

  Discusses German atrocities; reports on Thomas N. Page's address to the Red Cross Group; family finances. 20 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 3 id184543
  Florence L. Page, Rome, Italy, to Helen Lathrop, Chicago, Illinois, forwarded to York Harbor, Maine
  1918 October 13, 1918 October 14
  Scope and Contents

  Discusses the Red Cross and Italy's poverty; explains Allied surrender conditions. 24 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 3 id184544
  "Mother," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to Minna Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicestershire, England
  1918 October 17, 1918 October 18
  Scope and Contents

  Talks about Germany's impending surrender; discusses President Wilson. 20 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 3 id184545
  "Mother," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to Minna Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicestershire, England
  1918 October 22
  Scope and Contents

  Discusses progress of the war; mentions Walter Hines Page; describes birthday presents. 20 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 3 id184546
  "Mother," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to Florence Lindsay, Southboro, Massachusetts, forwarded to Boston, Mass.
  1918 October 26-28
  Scope and Contents

  Discusses the influenza epidemic; explains that President Wilson is awaiting Germany's reply to his note. 26 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 4 Folder: 3 id184547
  "Mother," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to Minna Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicestershire, England
  1918 October 29
  Scope and Contents

  Discusses plans to return to the U.S.; family news. 18 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 1 id184550
  "Mother," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to Florence Lindsay, Southboro, Massachusetts, forwarded to Boston, Mass.
  1918 November 1
  Scope and Contents

  Scope and Contents Reports on prospects of peace; discusses politics at home; mentions influenza problem; mentions visit of Col. House; predicts armistice by Thanksgiving. 28 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Including Autograph Letter Signed from "Algy," (Algernon Burnaby), "Baggrave Hall," Leicestershire, England, to "Mom," (Florence L. Page), [Rome, Italy], 23 Oct. 1918, concerning the sale of a Bullock. 1 page. Also including a pencil sketch of the above mentioned scene at the sale. 1 item.

• Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 1 id184551
  "Mother," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to Minna Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicestershire, England
  1918 November 3
  Scope and Contents

  Scope and Contents Discusses demonstrations honoring Italian victories. 21 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Including Letter Signed translated by Florence L. Page from Marchese Morsarelli, [Rome, Italy], to Florence L. Page, Rome, Italy, no date, concerning the Page's work in Italy. 2 pages. Including Copy of Typewritten Letter from "Dad," (Thomas Nelson Page), [Rome, Italy], to [Florence Lindsay], 29 October 1918, praising President Wilson; discusses visit to her husband in French camp. 3 pages.

• Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 1 id184552
  "Mother," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to Minna Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicestershire, England
  1918 November 8
  Scope and Contents

  Describes the situation with influenza epidemic; family news. 20 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 1 id184553
  "Mother," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to Florence Lindsay, Boston, Mass.
  1918 November 8-11
  Scope and Contents

  Gives total of influenza victims; talks about disarmament; gives news from Henry Field's father; discusses the Kaiser exile; relays news of the signing of the armistice; discusses the President's message to Germany. 33 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 1 id184554
  "Mother," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to Minna Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall,' Leicestershire, England
  1918 November 12
  Scope and Contents

  Discusses the armistice; criticizes President Wilson. 26 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 1 id184555
  "Mother," (Florence L. Page), Paris, France, to Florence Lindsay, Boston, Mass.
  1918 November 12-14
  Scope and Contents

  Describes the atmosphere at the Peace conference; mentions visit from Col. House; gives details of the peace parade on the Place-de-la-Concorde. 28 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 1 id184556
  "Mother," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to Florence Lindsay, Boston, Mass.
  1918 November 15, 1918 November 16, 1918 November 18
  Scope and Contents

  Discusses the peace conference; details German atrocities; mentions anticipation of Wilson's arrival.

• Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 1 id184557
  "Mother," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to Minna Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicestershire, England
  1918 November 17-18
  Scope and Contents

  Criticizes President's proposed visit to Peace Conference; Col. House congratulates Thomas Nelson Page. 24 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 1 id184558
  "Mother," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to Florence Lindsay, Boston, Mass.
  1918 November 22, 1918 November 24-26
  Scope and Contents

  Tells of plans to return to America; mentions her husband's desire to continue writing; discusses mistreatment of Italian embassy by the State Dept. 32 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 1 id184559
  "Mother," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to Minna Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicestershire, England
  1918 November 23
  Scope and Contents

  Scope and Contents Discusses Germany and the peace terms; mentions forthcoming visit to Paris; tells of an Embassy dance. 20 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Including Autograph Letter Signed. from Elika[?], to Mrs. [Florence] Page, Rome, Italy, undated, concerning what to wear to a party. 2 pages.

• Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 1 id184560
  "Mother," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to Minna Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicestershire, England
  1918 November 28, 1918 November 29
  Scope and Contents

  Describes Thanksgivig services; mentions plans to visit Paris; describes Embassy party; received gift cup from ladies of the Embassy. 21 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 1 id184561
  "Mother," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to Florence Lindsay, Boston, Mass.
  1918 November 29, 1918 December 1, 1918 December 3
  Scope and Contents

  Received a cup from ladies of the Embassy; mentions plans to return to America; talks about illness of Col. House. 28 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 2 id184563
  "Mother," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to Minna Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicestershire, England
  1918 December 5, 1918 December 6
  Scope and Contents

  Expresses indignance over cable from State Dept.; discusses her husband's intentions to resign; describes visit with the Queen and their conversation on Russia, the Tzar, and Rasputin; describes trip in a dirigible and the view of Rome from the air. 24 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 2 id184564
  "Mother," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to Florence Lindsay, Boston, Mass.
  1918 December 6, 1918 December 8
  Scope and Contents

  Expresses intent to visit Paris and to see the President; talks about her audience with the Queen; describes dirigible trip visit to Maconi and his "wireless room." 30 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 2 id184565
  "Mother," (Florence L. Page), Paris, France, to Minna Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicestershire, England
  1918 December 10, 1918 December 11
  Scope and Contents

  Describes festive atmosphere in the city; discusses her husband's hopes to talk with President Wilson. 12 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 2 id184566
  "M[other]," (Florence L. Page), Paris, France, to Minna Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicestershire, England
  1918 December 13
  Scope and Contents

  States that she has moved to new quarters at the Hotel Ritz. 1 page. Autograph Card Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 2 id184567
  "Mother," (Florence L. Page), Paris, France, to Minna Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicestershire, England
  1918 December 16
  Scope and Contents

  Scope and Contents Describes Paris; makes plans for forthcoming conference; describes visit to Chateau Thierry; describes "Big Bertha"; mentions arrival of President Wilson and luncheon with him. 20 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 2 id184569
  "Mother," (Florence L. Page), Paris, France, to Minna Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicestershire, England
  1918 December 18, 1918 December 19
  Scope and Contents

  Discusses Florence's [Lindsay] illness; describes reception at the French embassy; had a talk with Marshal Foch; mentions that Florence's husband has been detailed to Rome. 21 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 2 id184571
  "Mother," (Florence L. Page), Paris, France, to Florence [Lindsay], [Boston, Mass.]
  1918 December 19, 1918 December 20
  Scope and Contents

  Discusses injury to Florence's back; talks about her husband's assignment to Italian embassy as military attache; mentions visit to Lafayette's estate, Le Grange; describes reception for the King of Italy. 24 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 2 id184572
  Thomas Nelson Page, Paris, France, to Minna Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicester, England
  1918 December 20
  Scope and Contents

  Scope and Contents Talks about visits with "high potentates"; describes Christmas presents; mentions visits to graves at Chateau Tierry; confusion in Paris. 8 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 2 id184576
  "Mother," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to Minna Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicestershire, England
  1918 December 24
  Scope and Contents

  Discusses her return from Paris and embassy events; explains her husband's possible resignation and plans to return home; describes Christmas Eve party; informs of death of Walter Hines Page; mentions forthcoming visit of President Wilson. 20 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 2 id184581
  "Mother," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to Florence Lindsay, Boston, Mass.
  1918 December 26
  Scope and Contents

  Talks about her husband's visit to the Italian frontier to greet President Wilson; describes Christmas events; mentions visit to military hospital; has audience with the Queen of Italy. 24 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 2 id184585
  "Mother," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to Minna Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicestershire, England
  1918 December 28
  Scope and Contents

  Describes Christmas presents; mentions her visit with the Queen; details party at the Embassy; Queen presented artifacts to Henry Field. 24 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 2 id184589
  "Mother," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to Florence Lindsay, Boston, Mass.
  1918 December 29-31
  Scope and Contents

  Discusses diplomatic reception planned for President's forthcoming visit; explains the President's itinerary. 21 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 2 id184592
  Florence L. Page, Rome, Italy, to [Helen Lathrop?]
  circa 1918
  Scope and Contents

  Discusses the Red Cross; reports on progress of the war. 4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Incomplete.

• Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 3 id184596
  "Florry," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to Helen Lathrop, Chicago, Illinois
  1919 January 5
  Scope and Contents

  News of Amy's[?] death. 11 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 3 id184599
  "Mother," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to Florence Lindsay, Boston, Mass.
  1919 January 12, 1919 January 13
  Scope and Contents

  Discusses her husband's leaving for America; mentions visit to Royal estate; plans her return to America; explains Queen's acknowledgement of a gift for the poor. 26 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 3 id184604
  "Mother," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to Florence Lindsay, Boston, Mass.
  1919 January 16, 1919 January 17
  Scope and Contents

  Hopes to arrange her husband's appointment to the Embassy; mentions Queen's gifts of antiques to Henry Field; talks about Henry's ignorance of American history; hopes to influence Minna to have him see his own country and continue education at Yale; copy of Preston Gibson's letter. 27 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 3 id184606
  "Mother," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to Florence Lindsay, Boston, Mass.
  1919 January 22, 1919 January 23
  Scope and Contents

  Discusses her husband's plans to retire; mentions charitable activities; family news. 28 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 3 id184611
  "Mother," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to Florence Lindsay, Boston, Mass., forwarded to Cantonsville, Maryland
  1919 January 26-28
  Scope and Contents

  Describes Embassy party; discusses return of Italian prisoners. 24 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 3 id184616
  "Mother," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to Minna Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicestershire, England
  1919 February 5, 1919 February 7
  Scope and Contents

  Scope and Contents Mentions that her husband may resign suddenly; discusses interference from under-secretaries in Washington D.C.; describes visit of Mrs. Theodore Roosevelt;s family; suggests sale of "Baggrave Hall" to offset debts; mades other recommendations to reduce Minna's expenses. 28 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 3 id184618
  Thomas Nelson Page, Rome, Italy, to Minna Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicester, England
  1919 February 10
  Scope and Contents

  Discusses Minna's tax problems; gives fatherly advice on living within one's income. 15 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 3 id184622
  Thomas Nelson Page, Rome, Italy, to Minna Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicester, England
  1919 February 11
  Scope and Contents

  Discusses Minna's expenses. 2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 3 id184629
  "M[other]," (Florence L. Page), Taormina, Italy, to Minna Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicestershire, England
  1919 February 26
  Scope and Contents

  Describes scenery and trip to Taormina. Autograph Card Signed. 2 items.

• Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 3 id184641
  "Mother," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to Florence Lindsay, Boston, Mass.
  1919 March 10, 1919 March 11
  Scope and Contents

  Expresses her husband's anxiousness to resume his writing; keeps diary as basis for extended memoir; discusses international politics at the peace table; describes Embassy reception with Albert Spaulding; talks about the League of Nations and Senator Lodge. 28 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 3 id184677
  "Mother," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to Florence Lindsay, Boston, Mass., forwarded to Southboro, Massachusetts
  1919 March 26, 1919 March 27
  Scope and Contents

  Discusses post-war politics and the Peace Conference; family news. 24 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 3 id184680
  "Mother," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to Minna Burnaby, Paris, France
  1919 March 31
  Scope and Contents

  Expresses hopes to leave Rome by the end of May; anticipates their visit. 10 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 4 id184685
  "Mother," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to Florence Lindsay, Southboro, Massachusetts
  1919 April 15
  Scope and Contents

  Discusses visit of Minna and her family; describes Etruscan tombs; expects arriavl of Admiral Beatty. 24 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 4 id184688
  "Mother," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to Florence Lindsay, Southboro, Mass
  1919 April 22, 1919 April 23
  Scope and Contents

  News of the Embassy staff; family news; mentions Henry Field's love of archaeology. 24 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 4 id184692
  "Mother," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to Florence Lindsay, Southboro, Massachusetts
  1919 April 27-29
  Scope and Contents

  Discusses criticism of President Wilson by Italian press; explains that Burnaby's have returned to England. 24 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 4 id184697
  "Mother," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to Florence Lindsay, Southboro, Massachusetts
  1919 May 2
  Scope and Contents

  Plans to return to summer home; describes her suffering from rheumatism. 4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 4 id184705
  Florence L. Page, Rome, Italy, to Helen Lathrop, York, Maine, forwarded to Chicago, Ill[inois]
  1919 May 6
  Scope and Contents

  Discusses change in Italy's attitude as a result of the Peace Conference; mentions troops in Embassy yard; describes insults to President Wilson; plans to sail from Liverpool late in June. 16 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 4 id184709
  "Mother," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to Florence Lindsay, Southboro, Massachusetts
  1919 May 7
  Scope and Contents

  Awaiting news from the Peace Conference; discusses criticisms of d'Annuzio's speech; explains about her husband's letter of resignation to the President. 20 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 4 id184714
  "Mother," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to Florence Lindsay, Southboro, Massachusetts
  1919 May 12
  Scope and Contents

  Describes her husband's visit to Paris; mentions coolness of Italians to the Pages; expresses ill feelings toward President Wilson. 20 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 4 id184722
  "Mother," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to Florence Lindsay, Southboro, Mass
  1919 May 18, 1919 May 19
  Scope and Contents

  Scope and Contents States that her husband's plea for Italy was ignored at the Peace Conference; mentions his visits to battlefields while in France; describes Court dinner; expresses concern over her daughter's typhoid attack. 24 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Including Autograph Letter Signed from [?], [Italy?], to Mrs. [Florence] Page, Rome, Italy, undated, concerning family and stay in Italy. 2 pages.

• Mixed Materials Box: 5 Folder: 4 id184726
  "Mother," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to Florence Lindsay, Southboro, Mass
  1919 May 24
  Scope and Contents

  Prepares for her return home; receives farewell visit from Italian friends; describes farewell audience with the Queen and d'Annuzio's attitude. 18 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 1 id184733
  "Mother," (Florence L. Page), Paris, France, [and London, England], to Florence Lindsay, Southboro, Mass
  1919 June 5, 1919 June 7
  Scope and Contents

  Description of route from Rome; necessity for her husband to remain at the Embassy in view of present crisis; plans to visit Minna and family. 8 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 1 id184739
  "Mother," (Florence L. Page), "Baggrave Hall," Leicester, England, to Florence Lindsay, Southboro, Mass
  1919 June 10-12
  Scope and Contents

  Received cable from her husband saying he will leave Rome shortly; family news. 20 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Including Typewritten Copy of Newspaper Clipping from Il Tempo (translated), Italy, to Mrs. Thomas Nelson Page, Rome, Italy, 3 June 1919, on her leaving Rome. 1 page. Including Typewritten Copy of Newspaper Clipping from Corriers d'Italia (translated), Italy, to [Mrs. Thomas Nelson Page], Rome, Italy, 3 June 1919, on her departure from Rome. 1 page.

• Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 1 id185748
  "Mother," (Florence L. Page), "Baggrave Hall," Leicester, England, to Florence Lindsay, Southboro, Massachusetts
  1919 June 17, 1919 June 18
  Scope and Contents

  Describes birth of a colt; mentions chance of her husband sailing with her to America; discusses Henry Field's anti-American attitude; comments on the Peace Conference. 24 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 1 id185749
  "Mother," (Florence L. Page), London, England, Minna Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicestershire, England
  1919 July 2
  Scope and Contents

  Thanks for hospitality while at Baggrave. 7 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 1 id185750
  Thomas Nelson Page, Rome, Italy
  circa 1919 August
  Scope and Contents

  Notes entitled Italy; made from a lecture he gave in Rome. 3 pages. Autograph Manuscript Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 1 id185751
  Thomas Nelson Page, York, Maine, to the Collector of the Port of New York, New York City, New York
  1919 September 16
  Scope and Contents

  Asking for courtesies to Major and Mrs. Algernon E. Burnaby, Henry Field Gibson, and Mrs. Burnaby's maid who are returning to England. 2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Including one calling card.

• Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 1 id185752
  "Mother," (Florence L. Page), York, Maine, to Minna Burnaby, S.S. Aquitania, Sailing, New York.
  1919 September 17
  Scope and Contents

  Discusses the Burnaby's return to "Baggrave Hall." 4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 1 id185753
  "Mother," (Florence L. Page), York Harbor, Maine, to Minna Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicestershire, England
  1919 September 26, 1919 September 27
  Scope and Contents

  News of friends and family; mentions fast trip from York to England; discusses President Wilson's illness. 16 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 1 id185754
  "Mother," (Florence L. Page), Rock Ledge, [Maine], to Minna Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicestershire, England
  1919 October 3
  Scope and Contents

  Explains that they are leaving their summer home; discusses President Wilson's illness; mentions his lack of political wisdom; her husband will soon visit Detroit. 12 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 1 id185755
  "Mother," (Florence L. Page), Chestnut Hill, Boston, Mass., to Minna Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicestershire, England
  1919 October 8
  Scope and Contents

  Discusses her husband's visit to Detroit; family news; reviews illness of President Wilson. 16 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 1 id185756
  "Mother," (Florence L. Page), Chestnut Hill, Boston, Mass., to "Child," [Minna Burnaby], "Baggrave Hall," Leicestershire, England]
  1919 October 15
  Scope and Contents

  News of Florence Lindsay's children; discusses her husband's speech at Episcopal Church Convention in Detroit. 20 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 1 id185757
  "Mother," (Florence L. Page), Chestnut Hill, Mass., to Minna Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicestershire, England
  1919 October 21
  Scope and Contents

  Describes birthday presents; explains problems of Florence Lindsay's children; news of Preston Gibson's remarriage. 20 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 1 id185758
  "Mother," (Florence L. Page), New York, New York, to Minna Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicestershire, England
  1919 October 29
  Scope and Contents

  Discusses Florence Lindsay's illness; describes sight-seeing and the plays in the New York theatres. 16 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 2 id185760
  "Mother," (Florence L. Page), New York, New York, to Minna Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicestershire, England
  1919 November 1
  Scope and Contents

  Discusses Florence Lindsay's improvement; states that she will recuperate in Atlantic City, [New Jersey]. 16 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 2 id185761
  "Mother," (Florence L. Page), New York, New York, to Minna Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicestershire, England
  1919 November 5
  Scope and Contents

  Discusses Florence Lindsay's improvement; purchases a new car. 14 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 2 id185762
  "Mother," (Florence L. Page), Atlantic City, N.J., to Minna Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicestershire, England
  1919 November 10
  Scope and Contents

  Discusses Florence's illness mentions forthcoming visit to California. 12 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 2 id185763
  "Mother," (Florence L. Page), Washington, D.C., to Minna Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicestershire, England
  1919 November 13
  Scope and Contents

  Details reception at Library of Congress for the Prince of Wales. 8 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 2 id185764
  "Mother," (Florence L. Page), Washington, D.C., to Minna Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicestershire, England
  1919 November 18
  Scope and Contents

  Tells about Tea for Prince of Wales; mentions visit to Loudoun County; describes new buildings in Washington; discusses action of the Senate and the President's stroke; mentions that her husband is to give an address at St. John's Church, Richmond, Va. 8 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 2 id185765
  "Mother," (Florence L. Page), Washington, D.C., to Minna Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicestershire, England
  1919 November 22
  Scope and Contents

  Describes return from Richmond; will spend winter in California; discusses to President and Congress. 8 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 2 id185766
  "Mother," (Florence L. Page), Chestnut Hill, Mass., to Minna Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicestershire, England
  1919 November 27, 1919 November 28
  Scope and Contents

  Family news; Florence Lindsay's improvement. 24 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 2 id185767
  "Mother," (Florence L. Page), Santa Barbara, California, to Minna Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicestershire, England
  1919 December 13
  Scope and Contents

  Describes long trip to the West Coast; hopes to remain in California; description of the hotel; mentions luncheon visit while in Chicago; describes train trip to California. 20 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 2 id185768
  Thomas Nelson Page, Santa Barbara, California, to Minna and Algernon Burnaby, ["Baggrave Hall," Leicestershire, England]
  1919 December 14
  Scope and Contents

  Expresses Christmas greeting; description of trip to the West Coast; writing a book on Italy's relation to the war; describes Christmas present to his wife; discusses Republican politics. 12 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 2 id185769
  "Mom," (Florence L. Page), Santa Barbara, California, to Algernon Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicester, England
  1919 December 17
  Scope and Contents

  Describes California's climate; mentions that her husband will give Christmas address to State Normal School. 16 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 2 id185770
  "Mother," (Florence L. Page), Santa Barbara, California, to Minna Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicestershire, England
  1919 December 20
  Scope and Contents

  Discusses arrival of her brother; plans to keep a residence in Washington, D.C. 20 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 2 id185771
  Thomas Nelson Page, Santa Barbara, California, to [?]
  1919 December 27
  Scope and Contents

  Expressing his hopes for peace. 1 page. Autograph Note Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 2 id185772
  "Mother," (Florence L. Page), Santa Barbara, California, to Minna Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicestershire, England
  1919 December 31
  Scope and Contents

  Scope and Contents Her husband is working on his volume of war reminiscences; discusses her early letters; discusses her husband's "vast diary" of their years in Rome; expresses hope to sell Washington home. 20 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 3 id185774
  Thomas Nelson Page, Santa Barbara, California, to Minna Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicester, England
  1920 January 4
  Scope and Contents

  Scope and Contents Progressing in his book; his wife is sorting her letters; asks about letters written to "Baggrave Hall"; describes Christmas presents; discusses Democratic candidates. 12 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 3 id185775
  "Mother," (Florence L. Page), Santa Barbara, California, to Minna Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicestershire, England
  1920 January 4
  Scope and Contents

  Discusses Tom Lindsay's illness; family news; 20 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 3 id185776
  "Mother," (Florence L. Page), Santa Barbara, California, to Minna Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicestershire, England
  1920 January 8
  Scope and Contents

  Discusses her husband's work on his history; searching for a home to buy. 18 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 3 id185777
  "Mother," (Florence L. Page), Santa Barbara, California, to Minna Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicestershire, England
  1920 January 13, 1920 January 14
  Scope and Contents

  Talks about her companion who walks with her through the countryside; gives opinion of President changing; criticizes Henry Cabot Lodge and the U.S. Senate; discusses affairs of the New Embassy in Rome; diplomatic news. 22 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 3 id185778
  Florence L. Page, Monte-Carlo, France, to Helen Lathrop, Chicago, Illinois, forwarded to Palm Beach, Florida
  1921 March 24
  Scope and Contents

  Describes shopping in Paris; discusses a new novel by Thomas Nelson Page; family news. 18 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 3 id185779
  Newspaper notice of the death of Mrs. Thomas Nelson Page and acknowledgement of sympathy cards
  1921 June 12
  Scope and Contents

  Printed Material. 3 items.

• Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 3 id185780
  Thomas Nelson Page, Washington, D.C., to Henry Field
  1922 March 7
  Scope and Contents

  Discusses Henry's scientific work; family news. 3 pages. Typewritten Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 3 id185781
  Reverend Cecil L. Matthews, Hungarton Vicarage, Leicester, England, to Minna Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicester, England
  1922 November 2
  Scope and Contents

  Letter of sympathy on death of Thomas Nelson Page. 1 page. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 3 id185782
  J. Packard Laird, Miami, Fl[orid]a, to Minna Burnaby, ["Baggrave Hall," Leicester, England]
  1922 November 7
  Scope and Contents

  Message of sympathy on the death of Thomas Nelson Page. 3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 3 id185784
  Helen Lathropp, S.S. Olympic, to Minna Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicestershire, England
  1922 November 11
  Scope and Contents

  Message of sympathy on death of Thomas Nelson Page. 6 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 3 id185787
  Barbour Lathrop, Washington, D.C., to Minna Burnaby, ["Baggrave Hall," Leicestershire, England]
  1922 November 16
  Scope and Contents

  Expresses sympathy on death of Thomas Nelson Page. 3 pages. Typewritten Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 3 id185789
  St. John's Parish, Hungarton Chuch, Leicestershire, England
  1922
  Scope and Contents

  Remarks on the death of Thomas Nelson Page inscribed in the records at Hungarton Church. 1 page. Typewritten Copy.

• Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 3 id185793
  Rosewell Page, Richmond, Vir[ginia], to Henry Field, Chicago, Illinois
  1927 May 23
  Scope and Contents

  Inviting him to make presentation speech about Thomas Nelson Page portrait to College of William and Mary. 1 page. Telegram. Including Photostat of same telegram. 1 page.

• Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 3 id185798
  Henry Field
  1927 June 7
  Scope and Contents

  Address to Phi Beta Kappa, College of William and Mary, on the occasion of the presentation of the portrait of Thomas Nelson Page. 4 pages. Copy of Typewritten Manuscript Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 3 id185800
  Thomas Nelson Page Centennial , Commonwealth Club, Richmond, Virginia
  1953 April 23
  Scope and Contents

  Printed Program. 2 leaves.

• Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 3 id185803
  Henry Field
  1953 August 4
  Scope and Contents

  Address to the State of Maine Writers Conference on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the birth of Thomas Nelson Page. 3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 3 id185806
  M. Salvaderi, Smith College, Northampton, Massachusetts, to Dr. [Henry] Field
  1965 August 12
  Scope and Contents

  Replying on inquiry about subjects of Fascism or Mussolini being included in Thomas Nelson Page's works. Autograph Letter Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 3 id185811
  "Thomas Nelson Page, 1853-1922" by Henry Field
  1967 November 26
  Scope and Contents

  Published as A Memoir of Thomas Nelson Page by Henry Field, Field Research Projects, Miami, Florida, 1978. Printed Document, 22 pages.

• Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 3 id185819
  Short story entitled "Pompeii" written and signed by H[enry] F[ield] Gibson
  undated
  Scope and Contents

  Manuscript. 1 item.

• Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 3 id185820
  Poems entitled "Long Roll at Napoleon's Tomb" and "Memory written and signed by Thomas Nelson Page
  undated
  Scope and Contents

  Poems. 2 items.

• Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 3 id185822
  Poem to Miss King[?] entitled "The Star," written and signed by Thomas Nelson Page
  undated
  Scope and Contents

  1 page. Poem.

• Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 4 id185845
  Newspaper clipping of York Harbor [Maine] concert for benefit of Italian war sufferers
  1915 August 20
  Scope and Contents

  receipts of which are to be sent to Mrs. Thomas Nelson Page. 1 item.

• Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 4 id185846
  Various newspaper clippings relating to Thomas Nelson Page
  circa 1921-1922
  Scope and Contents

  from the Richmond, Va., Richmond Times Dispatch and the Richmond, Va. Richmond News Leader; also including a memorial letter written to the editor in honor of Thomas Nelson Page. 6 items.

• Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 4 id185852
  Miscellaneous newspaper clippings
  circa 1925 August 3
  Scope and Contents

  One dealing with the opening of fox hunting season at Quorn Hounds at Kirby Gate, Major A.E. Burnaby in command; the other from the Boston, Mass. Boston Herald, 3 Aug. 1935, concerning church window dedicated in memory of Mr. and Mrs. Page. 2 items.

• Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 4 id185854
  Miscellaneous black and white photographs and prints of Thomas Nelson Page
  circa 1918
  Scope and Contents

  Various sizes. 12 items.

• Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 4 id185855
  Black and white photograph of Florence Lathrop Page
  undated
  Scope and Contents

  Cabinet card taken by Gilbery Studios, [Washington, D.C.?]

• Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 4 id185856
  Black and white photograph of Florence Lathrop Page
  circa 1921
• Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 4 id185857
  Black and white photograph of Florence Lathrop Page
  circa 1907
  Scope and Contents

  With grandson Henry Field.

• Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 4 id185858
  Black and white photograph of Florence Lathrop Page
  circa 1908
• Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 4 id185859
  Photograph and negative of Lathrop-Field family members
  Scope and Contents

  Lists members and their relationships to others, signed by Henry Field. 2 items.

• Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 4 id185860
  Black and white photgraph of Henry Field
  circa 1908
  Scope and Contents

  Grandson of Florence Lathrop Page and step-grandson of Thomas Nelson Page. 1 item.

• Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 4 id185861
  Photographs/postcards
  Scope and Contents

  One of Thomas Nelson Page's summer hone, "Rock Ledge," York Harbor, Maine; one of his home in Washington, D.C. Printed Material. 2 items.

• Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 4 id185862
  Black and white photograph of Thomas Nelson Page, Florence Lathrop Page, Marshall Field, III, David K.E. Bruce, Thomas P. Lindsay, and Ronald Tree
  1919
  Scope and Contents

  1 item.

• Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 1 id185872
  Letters from Major Algernon E. Burnaby, stepfather of Henry Field, to his wife, Minna Field Burnaby
  1915 October 16-November 30
  Scope and Contents

  Letters written from the Gallipoli (Turkey) Campaign; Major Burnaby was Military Landing Officer at Sulva Bay and in this capacity was the last person to evacuate the beach. 21 items. Autograph Letters Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 2 id186847
  More letters from Major Algernon E. Burnaby, to his wife, Minna Field Burnaby
  Scope and Contents

  Concerning the Gallipoli (Turkey) Campaign. 21 items. Autograph Letters Signed.

• Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 3 id186861
  Volume of typescripts
  Scope and Contents

  Of almost all of original Gallipoli letters, contained in Folders 1 and 2, bound in a loose-leaf binder with introduction, glossary, and notes by Dr. Henry Field. 192 pages. Typewritten Volume.

• Mixed Materials Box: 8 Folder: 1 id186871
  Typescripts of letters from Florence Lathrop Page, Thomas Nelson's wife, to her children
  1913-1919
  Scope and Contents

  Approximately 990 pages.