Letters to Dorothy Stimson Bullitt, 1901-1956.

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Letters to Dorothy Stimson Bullitt, 1901-1956.

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Letters mostly concern Sarton's role as editor of Isis. Sarton also writes of the Sarton medal given in his honor, the appropriate dress expected at a Harvard dinner, and thanks for support after the death of Sarton's father. In addition, collection contains a booklet on the history and purpose of the Isis journal.

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