George P. Gillum Letters, 1904 April 10-25

File — Box: 4257.016, Folder: 20

Scope and Contents

Letters to George P. Gillum, of Louisville, Kentucky, from his two daughters, Jane Gillum and Merrie Gillum Browder as well as Merrie's son Marion Castner Browder Jr., all of Florence, Alabama. Jane's letters talk about her school exams and upcoming graduation. She also asks for money to pay her final bill for school and tells him about bein invited to attend commencement ceremonies at The University of Alabama. Merrie's letters tell her father about her children's illnesses and other activities as well as wishing him a happy birthday and wishing they could be together for the Confederate Memorial exercises. Gillum's grandson Marion Castner's letter thanks Gillum for the little black horse he received for his birthday and tells him what his other gifts were but that he like the little horse the best.

Dates

Creation: 1904 April 10-25

Creator

From the Collection: Hall, Wade (Donor, Person)

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