DEFINITION:
screech
(skree 'eech), n.
1) One of the most compelling of the many vocalizations of the hookbills; 2) A common avian request for companionship; 3) The last noise the bird uttered before Joan brought up the subject of chicken soup.

 

 

SYMPATICO LINKS
Crissy
Ben

the 8/1screech

the 7/30 screech

mar-july screeches

jan-feb screeches

recent screeches

previous screeches (big file)

 

Madame Caroline Gardner Bartlett:

photos from the archive


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Minta, the young Caroline.

Madame Bartlett, portrait and perhaps publicity photo

Caroline's family? Photo was not marked

Lillian Nordica

 

Sister Beatrice

 

Sister Beatrice at Yvetot?

 

Sister Beatrice with staff at Yvetot?

 

Sister Beatrice and staff, close up

 

 

Sister Beatrice and friends in France? Note that these people have the look and dress of what I think would be young, liberal idealists...slightly Bohemian.

 

Probably a British officer. The photo was taken at Newcastle-on-Tyme, but it would take a handwiting expert to decipher the inscription.

 

Sister Beatrice with French officers.

The inscription appears to read "Yours Faithfully, R.P. Washburn"