Letters to Boylston Adams Beal, 1893-1941.

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Letters to Boylston Adams Beal, 1893-1941.

1893-1941

This collection contains letters written from George Santayana to Boylston Adams Beal about life in Boston, and also life in Italy when he was living there later in life. The letters discuss Santayana's ideas for books, retirement, research for books, news from Harvard University and the Harvard Club, personal financial difficulties, and the difficulties Santayana faced with living in Italy during World War II.

1 v. (.1 linear ft.)

eng, Latn

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SNAC Resource ID: 6739929

Houghton Library

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