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Cumming, Hugh S. (Hugh Smith), 1900-1986. Papers of Hugh S. Cumming, 1874-1984, bulk (1937-1984).

Title: Papers of Hugh S. Cumming, 1874-1984, bulk (1937-1984).

The collection contains correspondence of Hugh Cumming and his wife, Winifred, while he was away on diplomatic missions including letters from English prisoners of war in Germany; together with correspondence concerning St. Paul's Church, Washington, D.C.; the University of Virginia; and a book by Lucy Booth Cumming, "Recollections of a childhood in Nottoway." Files from his diplomatic career contain papers on Indonesian affairs and his interview with the John Foster Dulles Oral History Project which includes some remarks on Edward R. Stettinius, Jr. There is also genealogical material on the Ballentine, Blandy, Booth, Cryer, Epes, Forman, Canabiss, Gholson, Martiau, and Starke families; photographs of Booth and Cumming family members, of the University of Virginia Medical class of 1891-1892, and of the Metropolitan Club; and articles and clippings pertaining to the Cumming and Booth families.

ArchivalResource: 1, 800 (ca.) items.

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Bush, George, 1924-. Papers of the Cumming family [manuscript], 1890-1989.

Title: Papers of the Cumming family [manuscript], 1890-1989.

The collection consists chiefly of Cumming family photographs and copies, 1894-1978, including one of the League of Nations Interchange visit to Washington, D. C., November, 1935, and signed portraits of King Gusta and Queen Louise of Sweden, 1948. There are also photographs and real estate brochures of Cumming property in Georgetown and in Warm Springs, Va. A few items of family correspondence include letters, 1897, on the birth and death of a baby; letters, 1937 on a marriage; and a letter, 1988 from George Bush, congratulating Diana Kendrick for her work in the 1988 primaries. Miscellaneous items include an Alibi Club membership roster, 1986; an obituary for Lucy Booth Cumming; a hand illlustrated story "The girl who didn't believe in Santa Claus" (Winifred West Cummings); newsclippings from the Winifred West-Hugh Cumming wedding, 1935; and maps of Nottoway and Dinwiddie counties. Of interest are an "occupation" coin and a cocktail napkin, 1989, decorated with Wyoming cattle brands.

ArchivalResource: 71(ca.) items.

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Bush, George, 1924-. Papers of the Cummings family, 1890-1989.

Title: Papers of the Cummings family, 1890-1989.

The collection consists chiefly of Cummings family photographs and copies, 1894-1978, including one of the League of Nations Interchange visit to Washington, D.C., November, 1935, and signed portraits of King Gusta and Queen Louise of Sweden, 1948. There are also photographs and real estate brochures of Cumming property in Georgetown and in Warm Springs, Va. A few items of family correspondence include letters, 1897, on the birth and death of a baby; letters, 1937 on a marriage; and a letter, 1988 from George Bush, congratulating Diana Kendrick for her work in the 1988 primaries. Miscellaneous items include an Alibi Club membership roster, 1986; an obituary for Lucy Booth Cumming; a hand illustrated story "The girl who didn't believe in Santa Claus" (Winifred West Cummings); newsclippings from the Winifred West-Hugh Cumming wedding, 1935; and maps of Nottoway and Dinwiddie counties. Of interest is an "occupation" coin and a cocktail napkin, 1989, decorated with Wyoming cattle brands.

ArchivalResource: 71ca.) items.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/56732763 View