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Administrative Information
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Preferred Citation:
Thomas Nelson Page Papers, Special Collections Research Center, William & Mary Libraries.
Acquisition Information:
Purchase and gifts
Biographical Information:
Thomas Nelson Page was born in 1853. He attended Washington College and read law under his father. Page graduated from the University of Virginia and was a lawyer in Richmond, Virginia. He married Anne Seddon Bruce and secondly, to Florence Lathrop Field. He wrote novels, children's books, biography and poems. In 1913 he was appointed ambassador to Italy where he served until 1919. He died in Hanover County, Virginia in 1922 and was buried in Washington, D.C.
Scope and Contents
The collection contains correspondence . Correspondence includes letters primarily from 1908-1919, from Nelson Page and his wife Florence Lathrop Field Page to her daughters Minna Field Gibson Burnaby, Florence Field Lindsay, Bryan Lathrop and Helen Aldis Lathrop. The letters concern social life in Washington, D.C., life in Rome during World War I, diplomacy under Woodrow Wilson, and the role of a diplomat's wife. There are forty letters, 1915-1916, from Algernon Edwin Burnaby to his wife and son concerning the Gallipoli Campaign in Turkey. Individuals mentioned in the collection include Sir George Trevelyan and the Prince of Wales (who was later the Duke of Windsor). Subjects include earthquake in Avezzano, Italy, Paris Peace Conference (1919-1920), the influenza epidemic of 1918 and war relief efforts of the Red Cross.
Related Material
Page, Thomas Nelson. Italy and the World War. With Maps. New York: C. Scribners, 1920; Funigiello, Philip J., and University Press of Virginia, Publisher. Florence Lathrop Page : A Biography / Philip J. Funigiello. Charlottesville: University Press of Virginia, 1994.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
- American Red Cross
- Correspondence
- Diplomats--United States--20th century
- Earthquakes--Italy--20th century
- Influenza Epidemic, 1918-1919
- Italy--Relations--United States--20th century
- Paris Peace Conference (1919-1920)
- Trevelyan, George Otto, Sir, bart., 1838-1928
- United States--Relations--Italy--20th century
- Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924
- Windsor, Edward, Duke of, 1894-1972
- World War, 1914-1918--Campaigns--Turkey--Gallipoli Peninsula
- World War, 1914-1918--Diplomatic history
Significant Persons Associated With the Collection
- Page, Thomas Nelson, 1853-1922
- Trevelyan, George Otto, Sir, bart., 1838-1928
- Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924
- Windsor, Edward, Duke of, 1894-1972
Container List
- Mixed Materials Box: 1 folder: 1
Thomas Nelson Page, Richmond, Virginia, to Honorable S.D. McCormick, Henderson, Kentucky1891 August 31Scope 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 Page1893 May 15Scope 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, Mass1893 October 17Scope 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, Mass1902 April 2Scope 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 23Scope 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) Gibson1908 April 14Scope 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 Page1908 May 18Scope 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 Burnaby1908 July 18Scope 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 marriage1908 July 19Scope 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 Burnaby1908 September 7Scope 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 Burnaby1908 September 7Scope 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, England1908 September 25Scope 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, England1908 September 30Scope 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, England1908 November 25Scope 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, England1908 December 30Scope 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, England1909 January 17Scope 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, England1909 February 10Scope 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, England1909 April 4Scope 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 16Scope 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, England1909 April 30Scope 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, England1909 June 15Scope 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, England1909 June 19Scope 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 3Scope 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, England1909 November 30Scope 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, England1909 December 12Scope 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, England1909 December 31Scope 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, England1910 March 13Scope 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, England1910 April 10Scope 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. Fairchild1910 April 19Scope 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, England1910 April 24Scope 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, England1910 April 29Scope 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 9Scope 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, England1910 June 10Scope 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, England1910 June 27Scope 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, Maine1910 September 25Scope 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, England1910 October 15Scope 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, England1910 December 30Scope 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, England1911 February 21Scope 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, England1911 March 13Scope 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, England1911 April 23Scope 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, England1911 May 26Scope 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, Maine1911 June 28Scope 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. Ball1911 July 9Scope 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, France1911 July 25Scope 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, England1911 September 24Scope 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, England1911 November 12Scope 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, England1912 January 17Scope 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 22Scope 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, England1912 March 13Scope 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, England1912 October 29Scope 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, England1913 March 13Scope 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, England1913 May 3Scope 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 York1913 May 23Scope 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, England1913 May 27Scope 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, England1913 September 28Scope 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 Southampton1913 October 20Scope 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, England1913 November 30Scope 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, England1913 December 23Scope 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, England1913 December 29Scope 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, England1913 December 29Scope 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, England1914 January 30Scope 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, England1914 February 13Scope 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 24Scope 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, England1914 May 16Scope 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, England1914 May 20Scope 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, England1914 September 27Scope 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, England1914 October 8Scope 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, England1915 January 3Scope 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, Illinois1915 January 4Scope 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, England1915 January 14Scope 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, Illinois1915 January 17Scope 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, Illinois1915 January 22Scope 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, England1915 February 1Scope 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, Illinois1915 February 8Scope 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, Illinois1915 February 20-22Scope 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 27Scope 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, Illinois1915 March 15Scope 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, Illinois1915 March 18Scope 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, Maine1915 May 27-28Scope 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.
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Florence Lathrop Page, Rome, Italy, to Helen Lathrop, York, Maine1915 June 15Scope 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.
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Thomas Nelson Page, Rome, Italy, to Minna Burnaby, Norfolk, England1915 June 16Scope 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.
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"Loving Mother" (Florence Lathrop Page), Rome, Italy, to "darling Child" [Florence Lindsay, [England?]1915 July 9-10Scope and Contents
Discusses progress of the war; gossips about the Embassy staff. 24 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.
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Florence Lathrop Page, Rome, Italy, to Bryan Lathrop, York, Maine1915 July 23Scope 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, Maine1915 July 23Scope 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.
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"Florry" (Florence Lathrop Page), Rome, Italy, to Bryan Lathrop, York, Maine1915 August 4Scope 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, England1915 August 11Scope 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, England1915 August 12Scope 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, Maine1915 August 23Scope 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, England1915 September 9Scope 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, England1915 September 30Scope 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.
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"Florry" (Florence Lathrop Page), Rome, Italy, to Helen Lanthrop, York, Maine1915 October 2Scope 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, Maine1915 October 3Scope 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, England1915 October 9Scope and Contents
Discusses Algy's plan to enlish; suggest travel arrangements. 4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.
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"Florry," (Florence Lathrop Page), Rome, Italy, to Helen Lathrop, Chicago, Illinois1915 October 15, 1915 October 26, 1915 October 28Scope 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 Force1915 October 26Scope and Contents
Talks about Minna, her daughter, and Henry, her grandson, and their visit to her home. 4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.
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"Mom," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to "Algy," (Algernon Burnaby)1915 December 7Scope 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, Illinois1916 February 1Scope 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.
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Florence L. Page, Rome, Italy, to "Brother," [Bryan Lathrop], Chicago, Illinois1916 February 12Scope 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, Illinois1916 February 29Scope and Contents
Discusses social events at the embassy; mentions volunteer work. 24 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.
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"Florry," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to Helen Lathrop, Chicago, Illinois1916 March 7Scope and Contents
Discusses Bryan Lathrop's operation; mentions purchase of gifts; discusses politics and family news. 12 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.
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Florence L. Page, Rome, Italy, to Bryan Lathrop, Chicago, Illinois1916 March 15Scope 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, England1916 March 23Scope 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.
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"Florry," (Florence L. Page), Rome Italy, to Helen Lathrop1916 March 27Scope and Contents
Discusses Bryan Lathrop's operation; the Page's hopes for a vacation. 12 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.
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George Otto Trevelyan, Stratford on Avon, England, to Minna Burnaby, Leicester, England1916 April 6Scope 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.
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"Mother," (Florence Lathrop Page), U.S.M.S. "St. Louis," to Minna Burnaby, Leicester, England1916 April 15Scope 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, England1916 May 13Scope and Contents
Reports death of her brother, Bryan Lathrop. 12 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.
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"Dad," (Thomas Nelson Page), Paris France, to Minna Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicester, England1916 July 20Scope 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.
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"Florry," (Florence L. Page), Paris, France, to Helen Lathrop, York, Maine1916 July 21Scope 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.C1916 July 26Scope and Contents
States that s young man almost always benefits from joining a Greek letter fraternity; gives some disadvantages. 1 page. Typewritten Letter Signed.
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"Dad," (Thomas Nelson Page), Fuggi, Italy, to Minna Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicester, England, forwarded to Aberdovey, [?], North Wales1916 August 28Scope 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, England1916 October 1Scope 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 15Scope 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, Illinois1916 November 8Scope 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, England1916 November 10Scope 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 FallScope 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, England1917 January 7Scope and Contents
Thanks for her Christmas visit; states that she is sending checks. 3 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.
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"Florry," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to Helen Lathrop, Chicago, Illinois1917 January 9Scope 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, England1917 January 11Scope and Contents
Inquires about her illness; hopes for a visit from them during Easter. 4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.
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Thomas Nelson Page, Rome, Italy, to Minna Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicester, England1917 February 8Scope 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.
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"Florry," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to Helen Lathrop, Washington, D.C.1917 February 11Scope and Contents
Discusses the President's re-election; gives quotation from the President's letter to Thomas Nelson Page. 20 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.
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"Florry," (Florence L. Page), Rome Italy, to Helen Lathrop, Washington, D.C.1917 February 28Scope 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.
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Thomas Nelson Page, Rome, Italy, to Minna Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicester, England1917 April 11Scope and Contents
Discusses Mrs. Page's illness. 4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.
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Florence L. Page, Rome, Italy, to Helen Lathrop, Washington, D.C.1917 April 12Scope 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 2Scope 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 13Scope and Contents
Remembering Bryan Lathrop on anniversary of his death. 4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.
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"Dad," (Thomas Nelson Page), Rome, Italy, to Minna Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicester, England1917 June 2Scope and Contents
Details the progress of the War; comments on Russian affairs. 8 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.
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"Florry," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to Helen Lathrop, York, Maine1917 June 20Scope 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.
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"Florry," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to Helen Lathrop, York, Maine1917 July 6Scope and Contents
Discusses vacation plans; expresses her husband's attitude toward Rome's climate. 16 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.
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"Florry," (Florence L. Page), "Baggrave Hall," Leicester, England, to Helen Lathrop, York, Maine1917 July 29Scope 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.
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"Florry," (Florence L. Page), St. Germains, [Scotland], to Helen Lathrop, York, Maine1917 August 30Scope 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, England1917 OctoberScope and Contents
Discusses poetry and the classics. 6 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.
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"Florry," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to Helen Lathrop, Chicago, Illinois1917 November 18Scope 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, England1917 December 5Scope 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.
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"Florry," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to Helen Lathrop, Washington, D.C.1917 December 17Scope and Contents
Mentions a friend's request to visit Venice; discusses Red Cross war relief work. 12 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.
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"Mame," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to "Algy," (Algernon Burnaby), "Baggrave Hall," Leicester, England1917 December 29Scope and Contents
Discusses his communion in the church. 8 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.
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"Mother," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to Florence Lindsay, Southboro Massachusetts1918 January 4-5Scope and Contents
Discusses her granddaughter's temperament; expresses concern about Minna's illness; elaborates on progress of the war. 20 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.
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(Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to Helen Lathrop, [Washington, D.C.?]1918 January 13Scope and Contents
Discusses work of the Red Cross. 8 pages. Autograph Letter Signed. Incomplete.
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"Mother," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to Florence Lindsay, Southboro, Massachusetts1918 January 18Scope 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.
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Florence L. Page, Rome, Italy, to Helen Lathrop, [Washington, D.C.?]1918 January 20Scope and Contents
States her gratitude and honor of establishment of Florence Lathrop Page war relief center. 16 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.
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"Mother," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to Florence Lindsay, Southboro, Massachusetts1918 January 25-26Scope 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, Massachusetts1918 January 30-31Scope and Contents
Discusses Red Cross work; mentions a film of war relief activities. 22 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.
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Florence L. Page, Rome, Italy, to Helen Lathrop, Chicago, Illinois1918 February 4Scope 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, Massachusetts1918 February 8Scope 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, Massachusetts1918 February 16-19Scope 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, Massachusetts1918 February 24-25Scope 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, Massachusetts1918 March 2, 1918 March 5Scope 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, Massachusetts1918 March 16, 1918 March 18Scope 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, Illinois1918 March 19Scope 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, England1918 March 26Scope 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, Massachusetts1918 March 31Scope 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, Massachusetts1918 April 5, 1918 April 7, 1918 April 8Scope 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, Massachusetts1918 April 14-16Scope 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, Massachusetts1918 April 20-22Scope and Contents
Reports death of Thomas Nelson Page's brother, Frank Page. 20 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.
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"Mother," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to Florence Lindsay, Southboro, Massachusetts1918 April 27, 1918 April 29Scope 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, Massachusetts1918 May 3, 1918 May 5, 1918 May 7Scope 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, England1918 May 4Scope and Contents
Discusses her leaving her home. 2 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.
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"Mother," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to Minna Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicester, England1918 May 7Scope 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, Massachusetts1918 May 11Scope 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, Maine1918 May 13Scope 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, Massachusetts1918 May 18-20Scope and Contents
Embassy and family news. 28 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.
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"Mother," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to Florence Lindsay, Southboro, Massachusetts1918 May 24, 1918 May 25Scope 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, England1918 May 27Scope and Contents
Describes life in U.S. Embassy in Rome. 20 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.
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"Mother," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to Mrs. [Minna] Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicestershire, England1918 May 28Scope and Contents
Describes and discusses a jewel given to her by her family. 4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.
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Florence L. Page, Rome, Italy, to Helen Lathrop, York Harbor, Maine1918 May 28Scope and Contents
Acknowledges contribution to Italian Red Cross; reports of a visit to the Prince of Wales. 16 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.
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"Mother," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to Minna Burnaby, "Baggrave Hall," Leicester, England1918 May 28Scope and Contents
Much family news. 4 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.
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"Mother," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to Florence Lindsay, Southboro, Massachusetts1918 June 1-3Scope 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, England1918 June 5, 1918 June 6Scope 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, England1918 June 6Scope and Contents
Discusses his silver anniversary. 8 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.
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"Mother," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to Florence Lindsay, Southboro, Massachusetts1918 June 6-10Scope 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, Massachusetts1918 June 11Scope and Contents
Discusses using old home [Rock Ledge] for the summer. 8 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.
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"Mother," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to Florence Lindsay, Southboro, Massachusetts1918 June 15, 1918 June 16Scope 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, England1918 June 17Scope and Contents
Family and Embassy news. 8 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.
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"M[other]," (Florence L. Page), Florence, Italy, to Mr. and Mrs. Algernon Burnaby1918 June 19Scope and Contents
Describes Boccaccio's villa where they are staying. Postcards. 3 items.
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"Mother," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to Florence Lindsay, Southboro, Massachusetts forwarded to York, Maine1918 June 21-24Scope 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, Maine1918 June 27Scope 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, Maine1918 June 28-30, 1918 July 1Scope 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, Maine1918 July 2Scope 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, Maine1918 July 13Scope 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, Maine1918 July 15Scope 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, Mainecirca 1918 July 15Scope 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, England1918 July 16Scope and Contents
Reporting the death of his aunt. 4 pages. Incomplete.
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"Mother," (Florence L. Page), Rome, Italy, to Florence Lindsay, York, Maine1918 July 20-23Scope 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, England1918 July 21Scope 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, England1918 July 24Scope 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, England1918 July 26Scope 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, Maine1918 July 27, 1918 July 28Scope 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, Maine1918 July 28Scope 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, England1918 July 31Scope 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, England1918 August 1Scope 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, Maine1918 August 4, 1918 August 5Scope 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, England1918 August 7Scope 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, England1918 August 8Scope 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, Maine1918 August 9Scope 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, Vermont1918 August 11Scope 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 14Scope 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, Maine1918 August 15Scope 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, Maine1918 August 17Scope 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, Maine1918 August 17Scope 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, England1918 August 20Scope 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, England1918 August 21Scope 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, Maine1918 August 25Scope 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, Maine1918 August 31Scope 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, Maine1918 September 11, 1918 September 13Scope 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]e1918 September 17Scope 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, England1918 September 19Scope 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 20Scope 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, England1918 September 21Scope 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, England1918 September 24Scope 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 27Scope 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, England1918 September 28Scope 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 1Scope 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, England1918 October 2, 1918 October 3Scope 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 7Scope 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, England1918 October 8Scope 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 14Scope 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, England1918 October 13Scope 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, Maine1918 October 13, 1918 October 14Scope 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, England1918 October 17, 1918 October 18Scope 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, England1918 October 22Scope 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 26-28Scope 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, England1918 October 29Scope 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 1Scope 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, England1918 November 3Scope 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, England1918 November 8Scope 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 8-11Scope 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, England1918 November 12Scope 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 12-14Scope 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 18Scope 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, England1918 November 17-18Scope 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 24-26Scope 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, England1918 November 23Scope 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, England1918 November 28, 1918 November 29Scope 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 3Scope 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, England1918 December 5, 1918 December 6Scope 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 8Scope 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, England1918 December 10, 1918 December 11Scope 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, England1918 December 13Scope 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, England1918 December 16Scope 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, England1918 December 18, 1918 December 19Scope 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 20Scope 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, England1918 December 20Scope 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, England1918 December 24Scope 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 26Scope 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, England1918 December 28Scope 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 29-31Scope 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 1918Scope 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, Illinois1919 January 5Scope 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 13Scope 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 17Scope 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 23Scope 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, Maryland1919 January 26-28Scope 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, England1919 February 5, 1919 February 7Scope 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, England1919 February 10Scope 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, England1919 February 11Scope 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, England1919 February 26Scope 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 11Scope 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, Massachusetts1919 March 26, 1919 March 27Scope 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, France1919 March 31Scope 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, Massachusetts1919 April 15Scope 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, Mass1919 April 22, 1919 April 23Scope 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, Massachusetts1919 April 27-29Scope 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, Massachusetts1919 May 2Scope 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 6Scope 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, Massachusetts1919 May 7Scope 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, Massachusetts1919 May 12Scope 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, Mass1919 May 18, 1919 May 19Scope 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, Mass1919 May 24Scope 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, Mass1919 June 5, 1919 June 7Scope 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, Mass1919 June 10-12Scope 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, Massachusetts1919 June 17, 1919 June 18Scope 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, England1919 July 2Scope and Contents
Thanks for hospitality while at Baggrave. 7 pages. Autograph Letter Signed.
- Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 1 id185750
Thomas Nelson Page, Rome, Italycirca 1919 AugustScope 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 York1919 September 16Scope 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 17Scope 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, England1919 September 26, 1919 September 27Scope 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, England1919 October 3Scope 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, England1919 October 8Scope 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 15Scope 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, England1919 October 21Scope 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, England1919 October 29Scope 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, England1919 November 1Scope 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, England1919 November 5Scope 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, England1919 November 10Scope 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, England1919 November 13Scope 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, England1919 November 18Scope 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, England1919 November 22Scope 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, England1919 November 27, 1919 November 28Scope 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, England1919 December 13Scope 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 14Scope 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, England1919 December 17Scope 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, England1919 December 20Scope 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 27Scope 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, England1919 December 31Scope 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, England1920 January 4Scope 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, England1920 January 4Scope 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, England1920 January 8Scope 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, England1920 January 13, 1920 January 14Scope 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, Florida1921 March 24Scope 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 cards1921 June 12Scope and Contents
Printed Material. 3 items.
- Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 3 id185780
Thomas Nelson Page, Washington, D.C., to Henry Field1922 March 7Scope 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, England1922 November 2Scope 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 7Scope 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, England1922 November 11Scope 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 16Scope 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, England1922Scope 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, Illinois1927 May 23Scope 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 Field1927 June 7Scope 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, Virginia1953 April 23Scope and Contents
Printed Program. 2 leaves.
- Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 3 id185803
Henry Field1953 August 4Scope 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] Field1965 August 12Scope 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 Field1967 November 26Scope 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] GibsonundatedScope 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 PageundatedScope 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 PageundatedScope and Contents
1 page. Poem.
- Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 4 id185845
Newspaper clipping of York Harbor [Maine] concert for benefit of Italian war sufferers1915 August 20Scope 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 Pagecirca 1921-1922Scope 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 clippingscirca 1925 August 3Scope 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 Pagecirca 1918Scope and Contents
Various sizes. 12 items.
- Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 4 id185855
Black and white photograph of Florence Lathrop PageundatedScope 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 Pagecirca 1921
- Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 4 id185857
Black and white photograph of Florence Lathrop Pagecirca 1907Scope and Contents
With grandson Henry Field.
- Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 4 id185858
Black and white photograph of Florence Lathrop Pagecirca 1908
- Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 4 id185859
Photograph and negative of Lathrop-Field family membersScope 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 Fieldcirca 1908Scope and Contents
Grandson of Florence Lathrop Page and step-grandson of Thomas Nelson Page. 1 item.
- Mixed Materials Box: 6 Folder: 4 id185861
Photographs/postcardsScope 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 Tree1919Scope 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 Burnaby1915 October 16-November 30Scope 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 BurnabyScope and Contents
Concerning the Gallipoli (Turkey) Campaign. 21 items. Autograph Letters Signed.
- Mixed Materials Box: 7 Folder: 3 id186861
Volume of typescriptsScope 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 children1913-1919Scope and Contents
Approximately 990 pages.
- Mixed Materials box: 9 Oversize Folder: 1
Correspondence1919-1981
- Mixed Materials box: 9 Folder: 2
Notes to Minna Burnaby from Alsy Burnaby1931-1933
- Mixed Materials box: 9 Oversize Folder: 3
Photographs1919-1963
- Mixed Materials box: 9 Folder: 4
Printed materials1979-1982