Correspondence, 1879 - 1978
Dates
- Creation: 1879 - 1978
Scope and Contents
Papers document the professional lives of Elizabeth Christitch and her daughter Annie Christitch, both writers and political activists in the early twentieth century. The bulk are letters to Annie and Elizabeth concerning the Catholic Church in Serbia, the women’s rights movement, publishing, Irish independence from England, and Annie's lecture tours. A smaller set of correspondence documenting the presonal side of their lives is between family members,... including Annie's younger sister Janie. Also included are clippings about Annie and Elizabeth, collected family ephemera, photographs, and writings from both Annie and Elizabeth. Family ephemera comprises articles on Ireland; programs from lectures, ceremonies, and political gatherings; prayer cards, and a Fianna Eireann membership. The photographs primarily feature Elizabeth, Annie, and Janie. There are also images of a gathering of the International Council of Women. Many items have explanatory notes by Annie providing context.
See moreCreator
- From the Collection: Hristić, Annie, 1885-1977 (Person)
- From the Collection: Christitch, Elizabeth (1861-1933) (Person)
Restrictions on access
Collection is open for research.
Extent
.75 Linear Feet (2 containers)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Processing Information
At the time of reprocessing in 2025, correspondence had not been divided by recipient between Annie and Elizabeth Christitch. When they were not addressed by their first name, "Miss Christitch" was assumed to refer to Annie, "Mrs." or "Madame Christitch" to Elizabeth, and letters with a generic "Madam" or an indecipherable "M--" were assigned based on content. It is possible that some errors exist in this assignment.
Repository Details
Part of the John J. Burns Library Repository
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