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Box 0134.01

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1931 January 1 from Mary Tompkins (Coca-Cola Company letterhead) to My dearest Mama

 File — Box: 0134.01, Item: 92
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wishes a most happy birthday and a New Year full of everything that I would give you, if possibly could, hopes that Mama enjoyed her visit with Sarah and Mary, thanks for book and handherchief...Love, Mary (typed letter but on reverse handwritten a religious sentiment)

Dates: 1918-1931
Found in: Lehigh University Special Collections / Mary Frances Tompkins Danser Correspondence / Series 1: Correspondence 1918-1931

1931 Jan 10 from Mrs. O.L. Reese to Dearest Mary

 File — Box: 0134.01, Item: 93
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complains about how lazy Nelson is the cost of gas and electric, Bill has written Dewel that he will send Grandma $50.00 instead of $40.00 during the winter months, Nelson reads Mary's letters to Grandma cautions Mary to be careful what she writes, wants Mary to visit and write soon.

Dates: 1918-1931
Found in: Lehigh University Special Collections / Mary Frances Tompkins Danser Correspondence / Series 1: Correspondence 1918-1931

1931 Jan 15 from Mrs. K.R. Tompkins to Dear sweet daughter

 File — Box: 0134.01, Item: 94
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writes that she is proud of her daughters doing so well, complains that if "I can start making money again I'm going to establish for my self a home - living with prying, meddlesome people has almost ruined my nerves & disposition - Ben, Paul & I are watched here as though we were bootleggers," Paul left school and is now a delivery boy, "All this doings has embarrassed me until I've almost lost my poise," continues to complain about her drudgery & embarrassment.

Dates: 1918-1931
Found in: Lehigh University Special Collections / Mary Frances Tompkins Danser Correspondence / Series 1: Correspondence 1918-1931

1931 Jan 22 from Mrs. O. L. Reese to Dearest Mary

 File — Box: 0134.01, Item: 95
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Nelson's mother is in serious condition in Mobile, so Dewel telegraphed Nelson money and told her to take car and go to mother, Grandma glad for the quiet.

Dates: 1918-1931
Found in: Lehigh University Special Collections / Mary Frances Tompkins Danser Correspondence / Series 1: Correspondence 1918-1931

1931 (no date)

 File — Box: 0134.01, Item: 96
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(printed flyer - 25 x 10.5 cm)) from Mary Knight - wishes merriest Christmas and New Year to her friends and family in Atlanta in very flamboyant style. 1931 (printed colored picture - 9 x 9 cm titled "No. 27--Spring Dance - Von Stuck (1863- Breslau Gallery German School) (on back handwritten) "Merry Xmas Will Comer 1931"

Dates: 1918-1931
Found in: Lehigh University Special Collections / Mary Frances Tompkins Danser Correspondence / Series 1: Correspondence 1918-1931

1931 Feb. 7 from Mrs. O.L. Reese to Dearest Mary

 File — Box: 0134.01, Item: 97
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not receiving any board money since Nelson is at Mobile, anxious to get her pension, she is broke, hens laying nice eggs - will send some to Mary, write me. Love, G

Dates: 1918-1931
Found in: Lehigh University Special Collections / Mary Frances Tompkins Danser Correspondence / Series 1: Correspondence 1918-1931

1931 Feb. 19 from Mrs. O.L. Reese to Dearest Mary

 File — Box: 0134.01, Item: 98
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cautions Mary and Sarah to take care of their health, Grandma is proud of them (newspaper clipping) "Checks for $157.000 Sent to Pensioners - Confederate pensioners to get $30 each month… announced by General R. de T. Lawrence, state pension commissioner" Grandma hopes it includes Jan & Feb so she can get out of debt.

Dates: 1918-1931
Found in: Lehigh University Special Collections / Mary Frances Tompkins Danser Correspondence / Series 1: Correspondence 1918-1931

1931 March 1 from Mrs. O.L. Reese to Dearest Mary

 File — Box: 0134.01, Item: 99
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reflects on what she will do with the pension money - get Mary a spring dress, maybe Mary can take a course in Journalism, says Dewell is crazy about her fresh eggs.

Dates: 1918-1931
Found in: Lehigh University Special Collections / Mary Frances Tompkins Danser Correspondence / Series 1: Correspondence 1918-1931

1931 March 10 from Mrs. O.L. Reese to Dearest Mary

 File — Box: 0134.01, Item: 100
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Talked about Mary's possible job in NY, but whatever you do, don't give up your present position until you secure another, after she gets a rest, things may be different. Love, Grandma P.S. Excuse pencil - not one drop of ink in the bottle. G—

Dates: 1918-1931
Found in: Lehigh University Special Collections / Mary Frances Tompkins Danser Correspondence / Series 1: Correspondence 1918-1931

1931 Mar. 23 from Mrs. O.L. Reese to Dearest Mary

 File — Box: 0134.01, Item: 101
Scope and Contents Talks about she was delighted to hear about Mary being in good spirits but not to neglect – Jim – hopes he is of a jealous disposition or nature, and would like to see Mary have a good time with other young men. Unless, you are engaged to Jim, he has no right to object. Am crazy to hear more about your Tea, dancing lessons and everything you do. Talks about her garden and Dewel having to move to Boston or Hartford.Love, Grandma (includes newspaper clipping – "Miss Reid & Dr. Neal to Wed,...
Dates: 1918-1931
Found in: Lehigh University Special Collections / Mary Frances Tompkins Danser Correspondence / Series 1: Correspondence 1918-1931