Kate Futcher letters and photographs

Folder Info

Title:
Kate Futcher letters and photographs
Date:
1880 to 1887
Creator:
Futcher, Kate
Description:
Letters addressed to cousin in England from Futcher, English governess to children of wealthy Russian families. One entry describes the assembly of Russian troops to swear allegiance to Alexander III after the assassination of Alexander II. Futcher writes most often of her travels in Russia and of social activities also giving an intimate view of aristocratic family life in Czarist Russia. Includes two cabinet card photographs of Futcher, one depicting her with her charges Princesses Elizabeth and Katherine, daughter of Prince Heraclius.
Location:
Russia
Subject:
Format:
correspondence
Language:
English
Extent:
15 items
Digital Collection:
Kate Futcher letters and photographs, 1880-1887.
Catalog Record:
https://find.library.duke.edu/catalog/DUKE001024967
Provenance:
Purchase 1985
Rights:
Free Re-Use
No Copyright - United States
Identifier:
  • 001024967
  • secst0955
  • ark:/87924/r49w0n54v
  • 92265348-1d3a-4da6-b896-0683bb53e157
Permalink:
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