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First female sea captain, 1909
Figaro newspaper, published in Paris, writes about the first female captain, Madame Thomas Foot.
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Women's membership in the Academy, 1910
While some European academies are changing their constitutions to accept female scientists, the Academy of Paris is putting the membership of Madam Curie to vote
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Ibrahim Qaraguzlu to Ma‘sumah Nizam Mafi
Ibrahim Qaraguzlu writes affectionately to his wife, Ma‘sumah Nizam Mafi, telling her how he misses her and wishes she had not left him so early, mentions his illness and a surgery that needs to be performed, discusses some future plans, reports on his business, and expresses his desire to go hunting. The accompanying envelope is addressed to: Ma‘sumah Nizam Mafi, the household of Nizam al-Saltanah.
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Letter from Ghulam Husayn ‘Amiri to Qamar al-Muluk ‘Amiri
Letter from Ghulam Husayn ‘Amiri to his wife, Qamar al-Muluk ‘Amiri, which includes greetings and talks about purchasing an organ
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Letter about asking for Mukarram al-Saltanah's hand in marriage
The author compliments Mirza Fath Allah Khan, son of Haji Mushir Lashkar (from Tabriz), for his achievements and mentions his marriage proposal to Mukarram al-Saltanah, daughter of ‘Abd al-Hamid Mirza Nasir al-Dawlah. The writer asks the addressee for his permission for this marriage.
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Letter from Qamar al-Muluk Isfandiyari
Probably to her son, Muhammad ‘Amiri; includes greetings and family news such as his aunt’s funeral ceremony. She also mentions waiting for the addressee to come back before doing her eye surgery.
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Letter from Qamar al-Muluk Isfandiyari
Probably to her daughter-in-law, Azarmidukht Pizishk-niya; includes greetings and family news, discusses her own illness, and expresses her happiness about the recovery of Fatimah’s foot and her prayer for Fatimah's recuperation. She asks Azarmidukht to send photographs, requests a winter coat from Paris, and a bag and a pair of shoes from England. She also asks her to pray for her when visiting the shrines.
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