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Correspondence of Louise Collier Willcox (1865-1929) to her daughter, Christina Willcox Capelli, 1920 October-December

 File — Box: 5, Folder: 4

Scope and Contents

Willcox writes about their plans for the winter and her teaching duties in her home. She also mentions her notification of belonging to the Pen and Brush Club, New York (November 14 and 26, 1920); the singing of Amelita Galli-Curci (November 21 and 26, 1920); mention of Louis Jaffѐ, Ellen Glasgow in Spain with Josephine, Edith Wharton’s book "Age of Innocence," John Galsworthy’s "In Chancery," and her teaching of three girls from 10-2 every day (December 8, 1920); the marriage of Margaret Davis and Louis Jaffѐ and stereotypical comments about her black servant and Jews (December 14, 1920)

Dates

  • Creation: 1920 October-December

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research use.

Extent

1 folder(s)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library Repository

Contact:
Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library
P.O. Box 400110
University of Virginia
Charlottesville Virginia 22904-4110 United States