The Story of San Michele reviews

MS 643
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Review of "The Story of San Michele", circa 1930

One of several reviews of Dr. Axel Munthe's book "The Story of San Michele", circa 1930 (MS 643 Box 1 Folder 1).

Collection area: Literature

Collection dates: Circa 1929-1930

About this collection

Handwritten review, circa 1930, of The Story of San Michele, an autobiographical book by Dr. Alex Munthe, a physician and advocate for bird sanctuaries, along with copies of other reviews compiled by the director of the Women's Club Bureau of the Forum, a magazine, at the request of Mrs. Ransom D. Bernard of Iowa in December 1930.

Historical background

Bernice Corlette Bernard was born in Iowa, attended Iowa State College, and married Ransom Drips Bernard in 1909. They had one daughter Bernice. Mrs. Bernard was active in the Congregational Church and took part in many organizations, including the American Legion Auxiliary, the Order of the Eastern Star, the Monday Club, and the Clover Club. She passed away in 1958.

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