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Series II. Anne H. Sims correspondence, 1906-1921

 Series
Identifier: MSC-168- Series II

Scope and Contents

Series II consists of personal letters of Anne Hitchcock Sims to William S. Sims, along with diaries of their children’s activities. This series contains both holographic letters and typescript copies of the same, dating from 1906 to 1921. Her daily letters discussed family matters; the children’s health, behavior, and activities; her parents; her sister Peg; her own health, social life, travel, and vacation plans; visitors, friends and neighbors. They include comments on politics, especially President Theodore Roosevelt’s administration, as well as naval affairs.

Dates

  • Creation: 1906-1921

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Access is open to all researchers, unless otherwise specified.

Extent

15 boxes

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Naval War College Archives Repository

Contact:
US Naval War College
686 Cushing Rd
Newport RI 02841 US