Manuscript/Mixed Material Clara Barton Papers: General Correspondence, 1838-1912; Bertram, Lucy A., 1908-1910
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Image 1 of Clara Barton Papers: General Correspondence, 1838-1912; Bertram, Lucy A., 1908-1910 CLARA BARTON GENERAL CORRESPONDENCE Bertram, Lucy D. Feb. 1908 - Feb. 1910- Contributor: Bertram, Lucy A.
- Date: 1908
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Image 2 of Clara Barton Papers: General Correspondence, 1838-1912; Bertram, Lucy A., 1908-1910 Lucy A Bertram wife of George Bertram of Rome, N.Y. These letters ceased coming about 1910 = I lost sight of her - I did all in my power to alleviate her…- Contributor: Bertram, Lucy A.
- Date: 1908
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Image 3 of Clara Barton Papers: General Correspondence, 1838-1912; Bertram, Lucy A., 1908-1910 2/ drowned April - 29th 1900 - aged 43 years - and Frank Priest Bertram - who will be 48 years old March 4th 1908. Charley was such a grand, good boy…- Contributor: Bertram, Lucy A.
- Date: 1908
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Image 4 of Clara Barton Papers: General Correspondence, 1838-1912; Bertram, Lucy A., 1908-1910 4 We live in a four-room flat - 3rd floor rear - and it is a furnished flat - for which we pay 8.00 per week - so Frank gets usually $10.00…- Contributor: Bertram, Lucy A.
- Date: 1908
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Image 5 of Clara Barton Papers: General Correspondence, 1838-1912; Bertram, Lucy A., 1908-1910 Learn a profitable trade N.Y. Electrical Trade Schools Practical Electrical Engineering Taught Phone 2633-4 Chelsea. Practical Instruction in the following: Dynamo-Electric Machinery. Interior Lighting and Power Wiring. Armature Winding and Motor Construction.…- Contributor: Bertram, Lucy A.
- Date: 1908
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Image 6 of Clara Barton Papers: General Correspondence, 1838-1912; Bertram, Lucy A., 1908-1910 206 West 88th Street New York March 10th 1908 Tuesday P.M. notation: answered 12 March 1908 My dear Miss Barton Not hearing from you I wonder if you received my letter -…- Contributor: Bertram, Lucy A.
- Date: 1908
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Image 7 of Clara Barton Papers: General Correspondence, 1838-1912; Bertram, Lucy A., 1908-1910 206 West 88.th Street New York city March 13th 1908 Thursday evening 7.45 My dear Friend Though you were tired out with your necessary correspondence - you were so good as to…- Contributor: Bertram, Lucy A.
- Date: 1908
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Image 8 of Clara Barton Papers: General Correspondence, 1838-1912; Bertram, Lucy A., 1908-1910 3 about my right hand and arm -but I do not go- because I am not fit- dressed to go on the street. The bonnet I wear was one a lady gave…- Contributor: Bertram, Lucy A.
- Date: 1908
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Image 9 of Clara Barton Papers: General Correspondence, 1838-1912; Bertram, Lucy A., 1908-1910 My skirt length Back 41 _ inches Bust 44 Waist 34 Left side 41 Right side 41. 3/4 Front 40 1/2 - ---------- This was given me by a lady August 29.00…- Contributor: Bertram, Lucy A.
- Date: 1908
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Image 10 of Clara Barton Papers: General Correspondence, 1838-1912; Bertram, Lucy A., 1908-1910 206 West 88th Street New York city March 25th 1908 Wednesday 7.15 P.M. My dear Clara– Not for anything would I suggest your making a change of climate, when the weather is…- Contributor: Bertram, Lucy A.
- Date: 1908
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Image 11 of Clara Barton Papers: General Correspondence, 1838-1912; Bertram, Lucy A., 1908-1910 2/ I shall be very glad to have any papers you may send me–if not too much trouble for you. It looked queer, and strange, to see Mrs George Bertram on the…- Contributor: Bertram, Lucy A.
- Date: 1908
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Image 12 of Clara Barton Papers: General Correspondence, 1838-1912; Bertram, Lucy A., 1908-1910 AS THE CATERPILLAR FORETOLD. Spring Coming on the Schedule Made Out by the Only True Weather Sharp. "This winter's coming out just exactly as the caterpillar said it would." The New York…- Contributor: Bertram, Lucy A.
- Date: 1908
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Image 13 of Clara Barton Papers: General Correspondence, 1838-1912; Bertram, Lucy A., 1908-1910 206. East 88th Street New York city March 28th 1908 [*ansD--April 2.-sent two (2.) dollars*] My dear Friend Try to imagine how much I dislike to write you the state I am…- Contributor: Bertram, Lucy A.
- Date: 1908
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Image 14 of Clara Barton Papers: General Correspondence, 1838-1912; Bertram, Lucy A., 1908-1910 2/ for herself _ but when I told her I had not an article of food _ nor a cent of money _ she loaned me the amount mentioned _ If I…- Contributor: Bertram, Lucy A.
- Date: 1908
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Image 15 of Clara Barton Papers: General Correspondence, 1838-1912; Bertram, Lucy A., 1908-1910 206. West 88th Street New York City April 6th 1908 to Miss Clara Barton Glen Echo, Md. My dear Friend No words of mine can tell you how glad I am to…- Contributor: Bertram, Lucy A.
- Date: 1908
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Image 16 of Clara Barton Papers: General Correspondence, 1838-1912; Bertram, Lucy A., 1908-1910 2/ by saying _ I had written to a friend _ and not hearing presumed illness or absence from home was the reason I did not hear _ to say she was…- Contributor: Bertram, Lucy A.
- Date: 1908
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Image 17 of Clara Barton Papers: General Correspondence, 1838-1912; Bertram, Lucy A., 1908-1910 4/ also rent & bread & butter _ but every one is hoping for it to be better soon & Frank takes comfort in trusting we are better off than many _…- Contributor: Bertram, Lucy A.
- Date: 1908
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Image 18 of Clara Barton Papers: General Correspondence, 1838-1912; Bertram, Lucy A., 1908-1910 222 _ West 114th St. New York City April 29th 1908 Wednesday 650 P.M. My dear Friend Time slips away so fast one can hardly keep step _ and remember the days…- Contributor: Bertram, Lucy A.
- Date: 1908
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Image 19 of Clara Barton Papers: General Correspondence, 1838-1912; Bertram, Lucy A., 1908-1910 2/ "Be patient - my Lucy _ it will come" _ I worried and wished and wondered, but one night, as I was poring over the same strength I said to myself,…- Contributor: Bertram, Lucy A.
- Date: 1908
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Image 20 of Clara Barton Papers: General Correspondence, 1838-1912; Bertram, Lucy A., 1908-1910 222 West 114th Street New York May 13th 1908. My dear Friend - Not hearing from you has kept me very anxious _ for fear you might haven taken cold in the…- Contributor: Bertram, Lucy A.
- Date: 1908
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Image 21 of Clara Barton Papers: General Correspondence, 1838-1912; Bertram, Lucy A., 1908-1910 2/ since we came here _ there are only two, or three ladies _ who call, only occasionally, and very seldom at that _ and when we moved it was so hurried,…- Contributor: Bertram, Lucy A.
- Date: 1908
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Image 22 of Clara Barton Papers: General Correspondence, 1838-1912; Bertram, Lucy A., 1908-1910 4/ to come _ and something will occur to prevent them and it is postponed which means so much to him _ & to them, only a delay & life is made…- Contributor: Bertram, Lucy A.
- Date: 1908
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Image 23 of Clara Barton Papers: General Correspondence, 1838-1912; Bertram, Lucy A., 1908-1910 6/ comfortable for days--when it is not too warm-- and not too cool--it was a lot of work--but it looks very well, and Frank is pleased with it--which pays me for all…- Contributor: Bertram, Lucy A.
- Date: 1908
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Image 24 of Clara Barton Papers: General Correspondence, 1838-1912; Bertram, Lucy A., 1908-1910 8/ as you were going down stairs - “I am your friend - and shall not forget you.” it gave me much comfort - I have made it my earnest duty each…- Contributor: Bertram, Lucy A.
- Date: 1908
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Image 25 of Clara Barton Papers: General Correspondence, 1838-1912; Bertram, Lucy A., 1908-1910 2/ [?] are inadequate- and fail me- I’ve been busy with them all day and I must tell you - just have Mrs Schloss & her friend - from Up [?] Mrs…- Contributor: Bertram, Lucy A.
- Date: 1908
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Image 26 of Clara Barton Papers: General Correspondence, 1838-1912; Bertram, Lucy A., 1908-1910 4/cups + saucers are just a success--we use them + think of you and speak of you with great affection and appreciation. I must not forget to tell you Mrs. Bugbee is…- Contributor: Bertram, Lucy A.
- Date: 1908
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Image 27 of Clara Barton Papers: General Correspondence, 1838-1912; Bertram, Lucy A., 1908-1910 6/ circumstances--[?] he would infer he would not be a success-- and by mentioning his managerial ability tact, and faithfulness--it ought to secure him the position which means so much for us…- Contributor: Bertram, Lucy A.
- Date: 1908
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Image 28 of Clara Barton Papers: General Correspondence, 1838-1912; Bertram, Lucy A., 1908-1910 8 how much importance it is, and the value of it, particularly from you--and I make the suggestions I did--so he would not think he was not capable or successful--it is just…- Contributor: Bertram, Lucy A.
- Date: 1908
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Image 29 of Clara Barton Papers: General Correspondence, 1838-1912; Bertram, Lucy A., 1908-1910 [Postmark, partially obscured] OXFO MAY 22 7 AM 1908 REC'D B.W. YATES, CHAIRMAN A.E.F. WHITE, VICE CHAIRMAN A.W. KNAPP, SECRETARY E.H. BEACH, TREAS. & GEN'L. MGR. The Business Man's Publishing Co. Ltd.…- Contributor: Bertram, Lucy A.
- Date: 1908
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Image 30 of Clara Barton Papers: General Correspondence, 1838-1912; Bertram, Lucy A., 1908-1910 2/ interview was postponed until last Friday. Mr. Cox who is the manager–at the Electrical School–gave Frank a grand send off–in the highest terms, he prased him, and thought if they could…- Contributor: Bertram, Lucy A.
- Date: 1908
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Image 31 of Clara Barton Papers: General Correspondence, 1838-1912; Bertram, Lucy A., 1908-1910 4 able to tell you each article, how they are appreciated we use the cups & saucers & think of you & speak of you oh so frequently, and always regretting not…- Contributor: Bertram, Lucy A.
- Date: 1908
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Image 32 of Clara Barton Papers: General Correspondence, 1838-1912; Bertram, Lucy A., 1908-1910 and that I may hear from you when you can find the time–without inconveniencing yourself I know you have many calls upon your valuable time–and still I hope not so many as…- Contributor: Bertram, Lucy A.
- Date: 1908
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Image 33 of Clara Barton Papers: General Correspondence, 1838-1912; Bertram, Lucy A., 1908-1910 OXFORD MASS JUNE B. W. YATES, CHAIRMAN A.E.F. WHITE, VICE CHAIRMAN A.W. KNAPP, SECRETARY E.H. BEACH, TREAS. & GEN'L MGR. THE BUSINESS MAN'S PUBLISHING CO. LTD. NEW YORK CITY June 25TH 1918…- Contributor: Bertram, Lucy A.
- Date: 1908
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Image 34 of Clara Barton Papers: General Correspondence, 1838-1912; Bertram, Lucy A., 1908-1910 2/ your life has been one long sacrifice for others and the probability that many times it has been almost beyond endurance, but you have risen above all obstacles and bared everything…- Contributor: Bertram, Lucy A.
- Date: 1908
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Image 35 of Clara Barton Papers: General Correspondence, 1838-1912; Bertram, Lucy A., 1908-1910 4/ his foot will give out, and these hot days so Frank change the sheets - is no sinecure - but God has been good to us - in times past, and…- Contributor: Bertram, Lucy A.
- Date: 1908
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Image 36 of Clara Barton Papers: General Correspondence, 1838-1912; Bertram, Lucy A., 1908-1910 6) those depending upon them--with such an abundance of money--to carry them through everything --but their real heart loss -- which to some caused be filled -- I do hope Clara dear…- Contributor: Bertram, Lucy A.
- Date: 1908
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Image 37 of Clara Barton Papers: General Correspondence, 1838-1912; Bertram, Lucy A., 1908-1910 Oxford [?] June 27 7 AM 1908 Recd 222_West 114th Street New York City July 9th 1908 My dear Clara - Your kind and welcome letter, with enclosure of the dollar, and…- Contributor: Bertram, Lucy A.
- Date: 1908
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Image 38 of Clara Barton Papers: General Correspondence, 1838-1912; Bertram, Lucy A., 1908-1910 2/ I am sure you are busy all the time so that I am afraid I shall be encroaching on your time and patience - but you remember you said - "I…- Contributor: Bertram, Lucy A.
- Date: 1908
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Image 39 of Clara Barton Papers: General Correspondence, 1838-1912; Bertram, Lucy A., 1908-1910 4/ all would be different _ this is Aimed as _ for a wise purpose _ I believe my mistake will be the better for some others_not to make the same but…- Contributor: Bertram, Lucy A.
- Date: 1908
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Image 40 of Clara Barton Papers: General Correspondence, 1838-1912; Bertram, Lucy A., 1908-1910 6/ to put any strength of how you can help but it is only as one would be tempted to reach out for a word of sympathy - from a real Friend…- Contributor: Bertram, Lucy A.
- Date: 1908
About this Item
Title
- Clara Barton Papers: General Correspondence, 1838-1912; Bertram, Lucy A., 1908-1910
Names
- Bertram, Lucy A.
Headings
- - United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Medical care
- - Andersonville Prison
- - United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Prisoners and prisons
- - Women--Suffrage--United States
- - Women's rights--United States
- - Social problems--United States
- - Barton family--Correspondence
- - Hubbell family. Julian B. Hubbell family papers
- - American National Red Cross
- - Friends of the Missing Men of the United States Army. Office of Correspondence
- - International Committee of the Red Cross
- - National First Aid Association of America
- - Geneva Convention (1864 August 22)
- - Ambulance service
- - Disaster relief
- - First aid in illness and injury
- - Franco-Prussian War, 1870-1871--Civilian relief
- - Franco-Prussian War, 1870-1871--Medical care
- - Humanitarianism
- - Military nursing
- - Prisoners of war--Georgia--Andersonville
- - Spanish-American War, 1898--Civilian relief
- - Temperance--United States
- - War relief
- - United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Civilian relief
- - Manuscripts
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- Manuscripts
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- series: General Correspondence, 1838-1912
- MSS11973, box: 64; Microfilm reel: 52
Source Collection
- Clara Barton papers, 1805-1958
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- Manuscript Division
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- Ambulance Service
- American National Red Cross
- Andersonville
- Andersonville Prison
- Barton Family
- Civil War
- Civilian Relief
- Correspondence
- Disaster Relief
- First Aid in Illness and Injury
- Franco-Prussian War
- Friends of the Missing Men of the United States Army. Office of Correspondence
- Geneva Convention (1864 August 22)
- Georgia
- History
- Hubbell Family. Julian B. Hubbell Family Papers
- Humanitarianism
- International Committee of the Red Cross
- Manuscripts
- Medical Care
- Military Nursing
- National First Aid Association of America
- Prisoners and Prisons
- Prisoners of War
- Social Problems
- Spanish-American War
- Suffrage
- Temperance
- United States
- War Relief
- Women
- Women's Rights