Exchange of letters between C.I. Denison and Ralph J. Gifford, Friends of The Huntington Library, San Marino 9, California, January 13 - March 11, 1956 Digital
Scope and Contents
Copy of typescript letter from C.I. Denison to representatives of the Friends of the Huntington Library requests the illustrated catalog of the Lipton Collection of old silver to be sent to Mildred Bliss. A payment is enclosed. A typescript response letter from Ralph Jenner Gifford of the Friends of the Huntington Library to Mildred Bliss informs her that a complimentary copy of the catalog is being sent; payment is being returned; and a renewal of membership notification is being sent. A thank you letter for the complimentary copy of the catalog is included.
Dates
- Creation: January 13 - March 11, 1956
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.)Subject
- Denison, C. Isabel (Person)
- Bliss, Mildred Barnes, 1879-1969 (Person)
- Henry E. Huntington Library and Art Gallery (Organization)
- Gifford, R. J. (Ralph Jenner), 1885-1960 (Person)
Creator
- From the Sub-Group: Bliss, Mildred Barnes, 1879-1969 (Correspondent, Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Dumbarton Oaks Repository
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