Letter from Rachel Young La Follette, 2500 Massachusetts Avenue, Washington, D.C. to Mrs. Robert Woods Bliss, May 25, between 1931-1946 Digital
Scope and Contents
Handwritten letter from Rachel Young La Follette [Mrs. Robert M. La Follette] to Mildred Bliss telling her that the garden party was very lovely, and La Follette is sorry that Robert La Follette was unable to enjoy it also. During the party she wanted to take a moment to thank her for Mildred's kindess to La Follette's sister Matilda Young who is acting as secretary for the Film Society of Washington. Mildred has been so very helpful to her in the organization. Young felt Mildred was under such pressure at the party that she didn't feel it was the time to discuss it. Young is interested in the plan and hope it will meet with great success. She hopes the party did not overtax Mildred's strength for she felt Mildred was a little weary when Mrs. Rutherford and Young said good-bye. She thanks Mildred and Mr. [Robert] Bliss. Letter dated May 25 without year. Probably created between 1933 and 1946 as Mr. Robert La Follette mentioned in the letter was U.S. Senator from 1925-1947.
Dates
- Creation: May 25, between 1931-1946
Creator
- La Follette, Rachel Wilson Young, 1894-1961 (Correspondent, Person)
Language of Materials
Materials chiefly in English with a few items in Greek, Latin, French, Italian, or Spanish.
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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
- La Follette, Rachel Wilson Young, 1894-1961 (Correspondent, Person)
Subject
- Bliss, Mildred Barnes, 1879-1969 (Recipient, Person)
- La Follette, Robert M. (Robert Marion), 1895-1953 (Person)
- Bliss, Robert Woods, 1875-1962 (Person)
- Young, Matilda Nesbit, 1898-1988 (Person)
- Washington (D.C.) Film Society (Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Dumbarton Oaks Repository
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