Letters
- Containers:
- Box 3, Folder 4
- Scope and content:
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Letters and cards from Bill and Liz to sister Frances Robb. Mentions affairs of Mamie, her moving, the sale of her house to Bill, her health, and estate. Writes of Clara and her health, operation, and later her death. Affairs of Cary and Ellen, schooling, travels, and their weddings. Writes on politics and the meeting of the Eight District of Legion. Mentions some dental problems, and that Olive Swanson from LaVere died. Also mentions Olive's sisters Blanche and Lousie Cassell and also mentions a geneology booklet about the Tuckahoe Randolphs being recently acquired. Writes of visiting Tuckahoe and Richmond with Buff and Sally. Nora is in hospital. Mincie Polock died and Bill died. Liz and Dorothy Harris visit Prince William, Manassas. Mentions a painting by Sully in Governor's Mansion. Bill elected to be Key Man for coming year. Bill buys a new car, went to Gay Mont and mentions book named Golden Age of Piracy. Discusses Christmas plans and gifts. (A more detailed description included in folder).
Access and use
- Location of collection:
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