Letters and cabinet photographs, 1880-1887.

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Letters and cabinet photographs, 1880-1887.

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Letters addressed to cousin in England from Futcher, English governess to children of wealthy Russian families. One entry describes the assembly of Russian troops to swear allegiance to Alexander III after the assassination of Alexander II. Futcher writes most often of her travels in Russia and of social activities also giving an intimate view of aristocratic family life in Czarist Russia. Includes two cabinet card photographs of Futcher, one depicting her with her charges Princesses Elizabeth and Katherine, daughter of Prince Heraclius.

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Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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