BIB_ID
440404
Accession number
MA 4260
Creator
de Malmestier, Pierre.
Display Date
New York, New York, 1951 May 8.
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Bequest of Margaret Kelly Hughes (Mrs. John C. Hughes), 1980.
Description
1 item (2 pages)
Notes
On United Nations stationery.
Acquired as part of a large collection of letters from statesmen, politicians, authors, and others involved in the arts to Margaret Kelly Hughes.
Margaret Kelly Hughes, known as "Mardi", was the wife of John Chambers Hughes (1891-1971), the U.S. Permanent Representative to NATO from 1953-1955. Margaret Hughes lived in France during World War II and volunteered to help French prisoners of war held in Meaux. She was decorated three times by the French Government for her service to the country and wrote "Les Lauriers sont Coupés" about her experiences during the war.
Acquired as part of a large collection of letters from statesmen, politicians, authors, and others involved in the arts to Margaret Kelly Hughes.
Margaret Kelly Hughes, known as "Mardi", was the wife of John Chambers Hughes (1891-1971), the U.S. Permanent Representative to NATO from 1953-1955. Margaret Hughes lived in France during World War II and volunteered to help French prisoners of war held in Meaux. She was decorated three times by the French Government for her service to the country and wrote "Les Lauriers sont Coupés" about her experiences during the war.
Summary
Expressing his gratitude for her friendship; mentioning an upcoming farewell party at Piping Rock.
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