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Correspondence - Incoming - Miscellaneous

 File — Box: 3243.005, Folder: 5

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

Contact:
Box 870266
Tuscaloosa AL 35487-0266
205.348.0513