Correspondence - Incoming - Ira Keagy, April-May 1909
File — Box: 3243.003, Folder: 2
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
This collection primarily contains the courtship letters of Ira Keagy and Grace Lykens dating from 1908 to 1913 when they were married. During this time, Ira worked in Altoona, Pennsylvania, at the U.S. Postal Office. Each week he traveled to Newry, Pennsylvania, to visit Grace. Both are avid Republicans. In 1909, the subject of war with Japan is covered. They also write about Coca-Cola, new automobiles, and the installation of a telephone.
There are several other letters to Grace from a variety of correspondents.
Dates
- Creation: 1905-1945
- Creation: 1908-1913
Extent
From the Collection: 1.6 Linear Feet (495 letters)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections Repository