Box 4257.009
Container
Contains 29 Collections and/or Records:
Sam Sims Letter, 1909-05-26
File — Box: 4257.009, Folder: 12
Scope and Contents
Letter from Sam Sims of Pontiac, Illinois, to his wife Clara, who is away on a visit in Elgin, Illinois, with updates of various friends and family members.
Dates:
1909-05-26
Anna Sears Letters, 1906 - 1914
File — Box: 4257.009, Folder: 5
Scope and Contents
Letters to Anna Sears of Springfield, Missouri, from her cousin Edith of Mansfield, Ohio, and from her father in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Edith wrote of the weather and holidays, while her father wrote of his health and that of other relatives, as well as of the weather.
Dates:
1906 - 1914
Ellen and William Jenkins Letters, 1915 - 1920
File — Box: 4257.009, Folder: 27
Scope and Contents
Two letters addressed to Ellen and William Jenkins. Kate and Mary Lynch of Clyde, Missouri, wrote to Ellen thanking her for her letter and Easter present, and talked of their health and news of neighbors. C. Brazelton of Leon, Iowa, wrote to discuss a potential property deal with William.
Dates:
1915 - 1920
Otero and Cora Brown Letters, 1913 - 1950
File — Box: 4257.009, Folder: 15
Scope and Contents
Letters written by various family members to Cora Brown and her husband Otero, who lived in the Illinois cities of Caledonia, Cherry Valley, Belvidere, Union, and Poplar Grove. The letters mainly contain farming and harvest news, although one letter from nephew Russell discussed how Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal policies disadvantaged small farms.
Dates:
1913 - 1950
Letter from Raymond to Pearl, 1915-07
File — Box: 4257.009, Folder: 28
Scope and Contents
Letter from Raymond studying at Stevens Point Normal School in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, to his girlfriend Pearl, discussing the other students, music he will send her, and another girl's romantic interest in him.
Dates:
1915-07
T. L. Miller Letter, 1914-10-13
File — Box: 4257.009, Folder: 20
Scope and Contents
Letter from T. L. Miller of Reedsburg, Wisconsin, to A. P. Gale, of Wonewoc, Wisconsin, about renewing a contract of some sort.
Dates:
1914-10-13
Cornelia and Hans Hanson Letters, 1914 - 1932
File — Box: 4257.009, Folder: 17
Scope and Contents
Letters written by friends and relatives to Cornelia and Hans Hanson of Viroqua, Wisconsin, mainly discussing news of family members and acquaintances - illnesses, births, and deaths. There are also wedding reception invitations and a Christmas card, as well as a blank "Questionnaire to be filled out by legally responsible relatives."
Dates:
1914 - 1932
Helena Smith Letter, 1914-11-09
File — Box: 4257.009, Folder: 21
Scope and Contents
Letter from Helena Smith of Stacyville, Iowa, to her sister-in-law, Anna Ethel Smith of Austin, Minnesota, telling Anna that she can quit working on November 15th, and then do as planned when she last visited Helena. She also makes a very brief mention of the engagement and forthcoming marriage of a couple in town.
Dates:
1914-11-09
Harriet Myers Letters, 1908-03 - 1908-08
File — Box: 4257.009, Folder: 10
Scope and Contents
Letters from Harriet Myers of Lawrence, Kansas, to her grandaughter Hattie Myers of Neosha Falls, Kansas, discussing daily life.
Dates:
1908-03 - 1908-08
L. A. Davis Letter, 1905-11-17
File — Box: 4257.009, Folder: 3
Scope and Contents
Letter from L. A. Davis of Blaine, Kansas, to her niece Addie, about an accident Mr. Davis suffered while in Denver. She says that he was struck by an electric car that bruised him badly and that he will need a cane for some time as his knee was also injured. Davis also tells Addie about the chores she has as well as what kinds of crops they are growing and how good the harvest is.
Dates:
1905-11-17
Postcard from Carolyn to H. E. Jarvis, 1905 May 22
File — Box: 4257.009, Folder: 2
Scope and Contents
Postcard from Carolyn in Streator, Illinois, to H. E. Jones, "Papa," in Burlington, Iowa, telling him that she and her companions have arrived, unpacked, and "had a treatment each."
Dates:
1905 May 22
Ernest Crawford Letter, 1905 December 13
File — Box: 4257.009, Folder: 4
Scope and Contents
Letter to Ernest Crawford of Excelsior Springs, Missouri, from his mother in Topeka, Kansas, about a play written for him. She also discusses the health of friends and later mentions a $90.00 machine that was bought but not shipped; she asks for help in locating it.
Dates:
1905 December 13
Letter from Edith to Carrie C. Williamson, 1907 May 2
File — Box: 4257.009, Folder: 6
Scope and Contents
Letter from Edith in St. Louis, Missouri, to her aunt Carrie C. Williamson of Los Angeles, California, about love and life. She requests advice from Carrie who she claims must understand her situation. Edith's boyfriend Oscar, is trying to make enough money to send for her, but as of yet does not have enough to do so. Her father has disowned her and her brothers also do not approve.
Dates:
1907 May 2
Letter from Grace to Mrs. Homer J. Singer, 1907 August 18
File — Box: 4257.009, Folder: 7
Scope and Contents
Letter from Grace in Eaton Rapids, Michigan, to her aunt Grace Singer (Mrs. Homer J.) of Plymouth. Michigan, telling her about the weather, being ill for a week, and her seven-toed kitten.
Dates:
1907 August 18
Letter from Mama to Vivian D. Beard, 1907 October 7
File — Box: 4257.009, Folder: 8
Scope and Contents
Letter to Vivian D. Beard of Ames, Iowa, from his mother in Osceola, Iowa, giving him all the news from from home and telling him to "Be a good boy."
Dates:
1907 October 7
Chris Peterson Letters, 1908-1930
File — Box: 4257.009, Folder: 9
Scope and Contents
Letters to Chris Peteron of Earleton, Kansas, from J. W. Culley of Leeton, Missouri, discussing putting in a well and renting out his home. A third letter is from R. H. Peterson of Endicott, Nebraska, and is written in Danish.
Dates:
1908-1930
Rettie Elias Postcards, 1909-1917
File — Box: 4257.009, Folder: 11
Scope and Contents
Postal card letters to Rettie Elias (Mrs. Edward Elias) of Lafayett, Indiana, and Holland, Michigan, from friends and family. Two of the letters refer to the deaths of "Mother" and "Father" Edgerton, while two are sent to Elias care of Purdue University.
Dates:
1909-1917
Coyner Family Letters, 1910-1918
File — Box: 4257.009, Folder: 13
Scope and Contents
Letters from friends and relatives to members of the Coyner family of Colfax, Indiana. The letters deal with everyday life, and one of the writers mentions seeing the D.W. Griffith movie Birth of a Nation.
Dates:
1910-1918
Rupe Family Letters, 1912-1917
File — Box: 4257.009, Folder: 14
Scope and Contents
Letters to Albert B. Rupe of Palmer, Nebraska, and to members of his family from various family members in Hawarden, Iowa, giving news and updates on family and friends.
Dates:
1912-1917
Photographic Postcard from Clifford to Lizzie, 1913 February 24
File — Box: 4257.009, Folder: 16
Scope and Contents
Photographic postcard from Clifford of Chilo, Ohio, to Lizzie, inquiring about her health, reporting to her the health of his family, and asking her to come for a visit when she is able.
Dates:
1913 February 24
Letter from Neva to W. H. Nichols, 1914 January 23
File — Box: 4257.009, Folder: 18
Scope and Contents
Letter from Neva of Cambridge, Ohio, to W. H. Nichols, whose business has taken him to Indianapolis, Indiana. She talks about "gadding" about with female friends and moving arrangements, and asks for news from him.
Dates:
1914 January 23
Postcard from Erma B. to Mrs. A. Greene, 1914 July 2
File — Box: 4257.009, Folder: 19
Scope and Contents
Postcard from Erma B. of Marion, Michigan, to her aunt Mrs. A. Greene of McBain, Michigan, asking about getting together in Manistee, Michigan, for the Fourth of July celebrations there.
Dates:
1914 July 2
Clarence and Lena Bolton Letters, 1916-1924
File — Box: 4257.009, Folder: 29
Scope and Contents
Letters and financial statements to Clarence and Lena Bolton of Bristol, Wisconsin. The financial statements are to Clarence and concern various dealings of his and of a deceased relative. Two of the remaining letters are from friends of Clarence's, one giving news about a family member's failing health and asking for money and another promising repayment of money borrowed. There is one letter to Lena from David Lightner in Chicago, Ilinois, with more family news.
Dates:
1916-1924
Harriet Milner Letter, 1916 June 14
File — Box: 4257.009, Folder: 30
Scope and Contents
Letter to George W. Milner in Big Rapids, Michigan, from Harriett Milner in Detroit, asking the name of a florist and talking about taking mineral baths for a "lame" knee. There is also a check made out to George Milner.
Dates:
1916 June 14
Coffman Family Letters, 1916-01 - 1916-07
File — Box: 4257.009, Folder: 23
Scope and Contents
Letters to and from Harry F. and Ruth S. Coffman of Cleveland, Ohio, and Mansfield, Illinois, while he was the assistant medical examiner for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. Ruth was living in Mansfield while he traveled for the B & O (based in Cleveland), and their letters cover details of their daily activities and other family news. There are a few letters from family and friends as well as newspaper clippings, Christmas cards, wedding and graduation announcements.
Dates:
1916-01 - 1916-07
Coffman Family Letters, 1916-08 - 1916-12
File — Box: 4257.009, Folder: 24
Scope and Contents
Letters to and from Harry F. and Ruth S. Coffman of Cleveland, Ohio, and Mansfield, Illinois, while he was the assistant medical examiner for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. Ruth was living in Mansfield while he traveled for the B & O (based in Cleveland), and their letters cover details of their daily activities and other family news. There are a few letters from family and friends as well as newspaper clippings, Christmas cards, wedding and graduation announcements.
Dates:
1916-08 - 1916-12
Coffman Family Letters, 1915, 1915
File — Box: 4257.009, Folder: 22
Scope and Contents
Letters to and from Harry F. and Ruth S. Coffman of Cleveland, Ohio, and Mansfield, Illinois, while he was the assistant medical examiner for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. Ruth was living in Mansfield while he traveled for the B & O (based in Cleveland), and their letters cover details of their daily activities and other family news. There are a few letters from family and friends as well as newspaper clippings, Christmas cards, wedding and graduation announcements.
Dates:
1915
Coffman Family Letters, 1917
File — Box: 4257.009, Folder: 25
Scope and Contents
Letters to and from Harry F. and Ruth S. Coffman of Cleveland, Ohio, and Mansfield, Illinois, while he was the assistant medical examiner for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. Ruth was living in Mansfield while he traveled for the B & O (based in Cleveland), and their letters cover details of their daily activities and other family news. There are a few letters from family and friends as well as newspaper clippings, Christmas cards, wedding and graduation announcements.
Dates:
1917
Coffman Family Letters, 1918 - 1922
File — Box: 4257.009, Folder: 26
Scope and Contents
Letters to and from Harry F. and Ruth S. Coffman of Cleveland, Ohio, and Mansfield, Illinois, while he was the assistant medical examiner for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. Ruth was living in Mansfield while he traveled for the B & O (based in Cleveland), and their letters cover details of their daily activities and other family news. There are a few letters from family and friends as well as newspaper clippings, Christmas cards, wedding and graduation announcements.
Dates:
1918 - 1922