Correspondence—Personal, 1908 - 1928
Collection Scope
The Ralph Harman and Myrtle Mary Batterman Booth Family Papers document family history and the Booths’ art collections.
The Correspondence series covers 1908-1950, but the bulk of letters are those dated 1930-1931 from Ralph and Mary to their daughter Virginia, when she was residing in Europe with her husband, William.
The Financial series (1904-1947) includes valuations and insurance documentation, as well as invoices.
The Legal series (1927-1945) relates to legal documentation and an inventory regarding the Estate of Ralph Harman Booth.
The Publications series (1972-1986) includes auctions brochures, periodicals, and Cranbrook publications.
Dates
- Creation: 1908 - 1928
Creator
- From the Collection: Booth, Ralph H. (Person)
- From the Collection: Booth, Myrtle Mary (Person)
Access
Access to the collection is unrestricted.
Extent
From the Collection: 0.8 Linear Feet (2 MS)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Subject
- Booth Newspapers (Organization)
- Booth, John Lord, II (1950) (Person)
- Yale University (Organization)
- Graceland Cemetery (Chicago, Ill.) (Organization)
- Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn, 1606-1669 (Person)
- Vogel, Virginia Kingswood Booth (Person)
Geographic
Repository Details
Part of the Cranbrook Archives, Cranbrook Center for Collections and Research Repository