Sybil M. and Claude G. Bowers letters, 1932-1952.

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Sybil M. and Claude G. Bowers letters, 1932-1952.

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The collection includes sixty-five letters to Jessie E. Moore, mostly from her friend, Sybil M. Bowers. The letters describe the furniture and structure of embassy compounds, social activities, and the surrounding countryside. Sybil rarely comments on Claude Bowers' official activities. Letters from Claude Bowers to Moore describe the architecture of the official residences. He also mentions the social situation in Spain. Other material consists of envelopes and Christmas cards. Three cards are hand painted, likely by an artist in Chile.

3 Christmas cards : col. ; 11 x 15 cm.1 box 1 folder.

Indiana Historical Society Library

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Indiana Historical Society Library

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Bowers, Patricia, 1915-1975.

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Bowers, Sybil M. (Sybil McCaslin), 1882-1964.

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Sybil McCaslin Bowers (1882-1964) married Claude Gernade Bowers (1878-1958) in 19l1. The couple raised one daughter, Pat (1915-1975). Sybil and Jessie E. Moore (circa 1881-1962) attended the Indiana Normal School and remained friends following graduation. Claude Bowers served as ambassador to Spain (1933-1939) and Chile (1939-1953) while Sybil acted as hostess at various embassy residences. Jessie E. Moore taught school at Emmerich Manual Training High School in Indianapolis. From th...

Bowers, Claude Gernade, 1879-1958

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Bowers was an American historian and columnist, editorial writer for the New York World from 1923-1931. From the description of Claude Gernade Bowers letter : to E.H. Woodruff, 1929 Sept. 10. (Cornell University Library). WorldCat record id: 63936742 Claude G. Bowers was a noted author, historian, and U.S. ambassador. From the description of Letters, 1954. (Indiana Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 21126171 Ambassador. From the...

Moore, Jessie Eleanor, 1886-1969?

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