Phair, Nancy - The Great Lady of Luxor, October 10, 1990
File — Box: 9
Identifier: 1
Paper description
The story of Lady Duff Gordon through her letters home to England from Egypt, where she arrived as a newcomer in 1862 in search of a cure for tuberculosis. Unlike other British she expresses appreciation of Muslim architecture and culture.
Dates
- Creation: October 10, 1990
Creator
- From the Collection: Winnetka Fortnightly (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
The Winnetka Fortnightly records are open for research in the Special Collections Reading Room; 1 box at a time (Priority III). Meeting minutes and members' biographies are restricted; consult Curator of Modern Manuscripts for information.
Repository Details
Part of the The Newberry Library - Modern Manuscripts and Archives Repository
Contact:
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Chicago Illinois 60610 United States
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60 West Walton Street
Chicago Illinois 60610 United States
312-255-3512
reference@newberry.org