Box 4257.006

Letters from friends, family, and suitors to Minnie Arthur of Union City, Indiana, Osborn and Springfield, Ohio, and Chicago, Illinois. The bulk of the letters are from two suitors in 1886 and 1887, but the later letters are addressed to Miss Minnie Arthur. The letters talk about family and friends, as well as social events, women's suffrage, entertainments, and fashions.

Letters from friends, family, and suitors to Minnie Arthur of Union City, Indiana, Osborn and Springfield, Ohio, and Chicago, Illinois. The bulk of the letters are from two suitors in 1886 and 1887, but the later letters are addressed to Miss Minnie Arthur. The letters talk about family and friends, as well as social events, women's suffrage, entertainments, and fashions.

Letter written by A. Bar in Chagren Falls, Ohio, to Melinda Bartlett of Fowlers Mills, Ohio, sending her condolences on the death of one of Melinda's family members. She also tells of the births, deaths, and illnesses in her family.

Letter from E. T. Latta "Papa" in Leavenworth, Kansas, to his wife Pet in Grandview, Iowa, urging her not to "go back on him" and saying that she knows in her heart that he loves only her.

Letters to the Liembeck family in Dowagiac, Michigan, discussing daily life, mainly family members' health, preparing for winter, and writing more letters.

Letter from Francis of Carbon Hill, Ohio, to his uncle about the miners' strike, saying that it is the worst one he can remember.

Letters to and from Georgia Bovell, of Mattoon, Illinois, during the 1880s. Georgia, a young teacher in Illinois corresponds with family and friends as she tries to find a position and settle down. Her friends, also teachers, share their experiences in the school room. These letters provide insight into the everyday lives of young American women between 1884 and 1889.

Letters to and from Georgia Bovell during the 1880s. Georgia, a young teacher in Illinois corresponds with family and friends as she tries to find a position and settle down. Her friends, also teachers, share their experiences in the school room. These letters provide insight into the everyday lives of young American women between 1884 and 1889.

Letters to and from Hattie Seaman of Bradbury, Illinois, and Toledo, Ohio. The letters provide news of family and friends as well as crops, hometown church meetings and preachers, and various other aspects of their lives. One letter also contains scraps of fabric and crocheted lace and another includes dried flowers.

Letters to and from Hattie Seaman of Bradbury, Illinois, and Toledo, Ohio. The letters provide news of family and friends as well as crops, hometown church meetings and preachers, and various other aspects of their lives. One letter also contains scraps of fabric and crocheted lace and another includes dried flowers.

Letters to and from Hattie Seaman of Bradbury, Illinois, and Toledo, Ohio. The letters provide news of family and friends as well as crops, hometown church meetings and preachers, and various other aspects of their lives. One letter also contains scraps of fabric and crocheted lace and another includes dried flowers.

Letter from Grace, a student in Canfield, Ohio, to Laura Thomas of Columbiana, Ohio, discussing her classmates and potential teaching opportunites, as well as news about mutual friends.

Letter from Miles in Boone, iowa, to his sister and brother talking about crops and the stock coming in to town from Nebraska and western Iowa. He opens and closes the letter admonishing them to write more often.

Letter from Allie in Greenbush, Wisconsin, to her mother Mrs. E. W. Stammard of Litchfield, Michigan, with updates on housekeeping chores, social activities and other related news.

Letter from Rachie (Rachel) M. Booth of Chicago to friends about Valentine's Day as well as news about other friends and family.

Letter from George and Em Hare (possibly from Cass County, Michigan), to Sister and Brother, discussing daily life and an upcoming trial.

Letter written by Sarah Levering of Levering, Ohio, to Clint about the summer crops and a brief hail storm that damaged the corn in nearby Fredericktown, as well as hiring a young lady to help with the work around the house.

Letter from Molli, of St. Paul, Minnesota, to her husband while he is away from home telling him that she has set up their new home and has been receiving visitors.

Letter written by Kate Dole of Cincinnati, Ohio, in which she sends her address and a remedy for a nosebleed to an acquaintance.

Letter from Ida in River View, to her sister Mary telling her about the weather, gathering nuts, and a trip Ida and their mother took to Gallipolis, Ohio, to buy dresses. She also tells Mary about the new Presbyterian minister who was an old college friend of their father's, both of whom were members of Phi Kappa Psi.

Letters to Elmer Countryman of Rochelle, Illinois, from his fiance, Alice, and a friend, Bruce W. McHenry, written between 1889 and 1893.

A brief note from James Thompson of El Paso, Illinois, to W. O. Ensign of Rutland, Illinois, deferring a question Ensign asked until a sick colleague is available.

Letter from W. K. Schimmel, in South Bend, Indiana, to a friend, describing a near accident on his bicycle and the pleasure he is having on this trip. He tells his friend that he is writing from his brother-in-law's factory and that his desk looks out at 250 young women and girls busily making shirts of all descriptions; each has a specific part to make and nothing else.

Letters from Belle Loleta Dibley Hawgood, writing from Oak Creek and Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to her finance and later husband Arthur Hawgood, about an upcoming ball, the Fourth of July, Christmas, and the visit of friends.