Isabel McAllister, Pensione Suez, Rome, to Spielmann

RA Collection: Archive

Reference code

SP/8/1

Title

Isabel McAllister, Pensione Suez, Rome, to Spielmann

Date

10 Jun 1926

Level

Item

Extent & medium

3 pieces

Content Description

Walter Gilbert advised her to contact him. She is in Rome writing a 'Life' of Sir Alfred Gilbert. Discusses her attempts to assist Gilbert in obtaining the commission for the memorial to Queen Alexandra. She believes Spielmann's old friend will be reinstated soon and knows this will bring him joy. She has not written to any R.A.'s as they would be petitioned for him years ago if they had been real friends. Details her relationship to Gilbert and her writing career.