Nicky Mariano came to work at the library at I Tatti after the First World War. She soon became an integral part of the Berenson household, devoted to BB, and in many ways taking over from Mary Berenson after her death in 1945. Those who knew Nicky in the 1950’s are consistent in their description of what people thought: "Everyone loved her.”
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BB and Nicky |
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Nicky in the Villa and Nicky and Mary |
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Nicky's role in BB's work |
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Nicky and the new Center; her graciousness "a symphonic work" |
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Taking care of everyone and beloved by everyone |
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Two sisters, Nicky and Alda, and lending out BB's tux |
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Nicky's friendship, her sadness and her voice |
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