Letter from Mildred Bliss to Francis Dvornik, Vincent House, Pembridge Square, London, W.2, September 1, 1952 Digital
Scope and Contents
Copy of typescript letter from Mildred Bliss to Father Francis Dvornik tells him it was nice to receive his letter which followed her and Robert Woods Bliss about Europe for a few weeks. They had hoped to find Dvornik in London, but were told he would not be returning until the day they leave for France. She thinks Dvornik will reach Dumbarton Oaks before they do because they sail home on October 21st. They note what Dvornik wrote with great interest and look forward to a thorough talk with him soon after arriving in Washington and finding him completely rid of the Virus A. She reports it is a nasty disorder which also completely capsized poor Mrs. Eustace changing her summer plans. She is convalescing in France and greatly weakened. Mildred and Robert had several weeks of visiting churches and their treasures, through Flanders, Germany and Bavaria, and they are overwhelmed by the beauty of some of the objects. The altars with green porphyry tablets and the great Byzantine Bemberg silk made her break her commandment regarding envy. Robert joins her in sending warm messages and eager anticipation of their next talk.
Dates
- Creation: September 1, 1952
Creator
- Bliss, Mildred Barnes, 1879-1969 (Correspondent, Person)
Language of Materials
Materials chiefly in English with a few items in Greek, Latin, French, Italian, or Spanish.
Conditions Governing Access
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Extent
23 boxes (Approximately 2632 items including correspondence, expense reports, invoices, estimates, deposit records, book lists, newspaper clippings, newsletters, and plant lists.)Creator
- Bliss, Mildred Barnes, 1879-1969 (Correspondent, Person)
Subject
- Dvornik, Francis, 1893-1975 (Recipient, Person)
- Bliss, Robert Woods, 1875-1962 (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Dumbarton Oaks Repository
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