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Those who worked here, lived in the Villa as family of the Director, and one of the early Fellows, remember aspects of daily life at I Tatti in the 1960s.



Nelda Cantarella Ferace

Nelda's journey from Smith to I Tatti


Nelda Cantarella Ferace

Life at the Center in 1962


Nelda Cantarella Ferace

Wallets closing, early fundraising


Nelda Cantarella Ferace

Pulling together and 'town and gown'


Nelda Cantarella Ferace

Presence of BB and Nicky


John Gilmore

A Director's son remembers lunches, daily life and scarce resources


John Gilmore

Berensonian traditions, from security to boutonniere's


Myron Laskin

Life as a Fellow

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