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The White Cross

Letter to Maria Maraini

Letter from Maria Montessori to Maria Maraini, dated 22 September 1917 and written from San Diego, California. In the letter, Montessori describes a visit to the Boyland School, commenting on its architectural style, gardens, and surroundings, as well as the…

Pro Memoria on the White Cross

Handwritten Pro Memoria by Maria Maraini, sent to Piero Bertolini to seek support for the White Cross Crusade.

Letter to Maria Maraini

Handwritten letter from Maria Montessori to Maria Maraini. The letter discusses Montessori’s efforts to promote the White Cross, which she describes as a “crusade,” and to secure support for it from the Catholic church. She notes that recent personal…

Letter to Maria Maraini

Letter from Maria Montessori to Maria Maraini, dated 2 May 1918 and written from Barcelona. The letter refers to Montessori’s ongoing efforts related to the White Cross initiative, noting the limited response to her appeals and the lack of engagement from…

Letter to Maria Maraini

Letter from Maria Montessori to Maria Maraini [August 1917]. The letter refers to Montessori’s efforts to organise the White Cross initiative. She mentions sending printed material to Italy and asks Maraini to form a small committee—including Maraini, M…

Letter to Maria Maraini

Letter from Maria Montessori to Maria Maraini, dated 14 August 1917 and written from San Diego, California. The letter includes personal correspondence and updates, and refers to Montessori’s efforts to organise the White Cross initiative.

Letter to Maria Maraini

Letter from Maria Montessori to Maria Maraini, dated 16 August 1917. Referring to the example of an English nurse—possibly Florence Nightingale—Montessori calls for an urgent effort to care for children affected by the war. This “crusade,” to be led by women,…

Letter to Giuliana Sorge

Letter from Mario M. Montessori to Giuliana Sorge, dated 21 April 1929 and written from London. The letter combines personal and professional matters, including references to ongoing activities within the Montessori movement and organisational initiatives,…