Wilda Dearth Papers

Collection — Box: SC0034, Folder: 2747

Identifier: MSS-2747

Scope and Contents

This collection contains ten letters written to Wilda Dearth from friends and family. D.F. Morris, a former beau, makes simple conversation in an attempt to rekindle their friendship. C.W. Morris, no known relation of D.F. Morris, was a beau at the time the letters were written. Although C.W. alludes to marriage and their future life together, the collection also contains wedding invitations and announcements for the marriage of Wilda Dearth to Dayton Packard. Wilda also receives a letter from her sister who writes about the death of a friend. The gentleman was found in a neighbor's barn and left behind several children.

Dates

Creation: 1900

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Extent

0.1 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

This collection contains letters written to Wilda Dearth by various friends and family members. The subject of these letters is regular day to day happenings with family and friends.