Box 0134.01
Contains 137 Results:
1931 July 30 from Mrs. K.R. Tompkins to Dearest sweet daughter
praises Mary for the fine written book review, acknowledges that Grandma is nearly 80 years old she wrote of the death of "Auntie," is not so interested in that her body can be returned to Georgia - she was a citizen of Nashville for 50 years but Grandma wants a tribute so Mamma will write one as she has the data, Paul showed up with Springer Tompkins in a fine car, write Dr. Stevens and get death date….
1931 Aug. 5 from Mrs. O.L. Reese to Dearest Mary
got her letter and "In Memorium" so pleased, its three months since her last visit looking forward to next visit with Sarah here, Dewel now in Pittsburgh, Uncle Bill is not looking well, watermelons and peachers are fine, little Bill starting kindergarten, write me...Love Grandma
1931 Aug. ?? from Mrs. O. L. Reese to Dearest Mary
Talks about little Bill getting along very well. The Dr. said last night he was over, entirely of scarlet fever – but the after effects would require more attention, and must be kept in the room two more weeks though his bout of the fever is not as bad as Mary had, Bill will be sent to Baltimore, enjoyed Sarah's visit...Love Grandma
1931 Aug. 24 from Mrs. O.L. Reese to Dearest Mary
Talks about Bill II had scarlet fever according to doctor, Sarah got tired of her vacation at home - her beaux from Atlanta - Bob and Douglas took her back to Atlanta, Dewel anxious to hear where he goes next, glad Mary got to work with Mrs. Jones - think he comes next to President, write a long letter. Love to Jimmie and lots for you, Grandma
1931 Sept. 5 from Mrs. O.L. Reese to Dearest Mary
beside herself because she hasn't had a letter for 10 to 13 days, worries Mary is sick. Goes on about family matters.
1931 Sept. 20 from Mrs. O.L. Reese to Dearest Mary
Talked about going to the city to vote for Mayor. Haven't had 2 inches of rain since April and dust is unbearable – besides the heat; goes on about making arrangements to come for a visit and Mary getting a new apartment Love, Grandma
1931 Oct. 2 from Mrs. K.R. Tompkins to Dearest sweet daughter
thanks for money and package of hats and shoes, can wear hats to go out to teach, shoes too short, says to tell Sarah to send dress to dye, visited Grandma, preserved pears before going out to teach. Aff. Mamma
1931 Oct. 2 from Mrs. O.L. Reese to Dearest Mary
writes about visit from Mamma, Mary's new apt, Mary can take anything from her house for her, ownSarah coming with Virginia, asks if Jim has returned.
1931 Oct. 6 from Mrs. K.R. Tompkins to Dearest sweet daughter
writes how busy she is and thanks Lord for her good health and strength, Ben wants some Spanish books translated, can't get them in Cedartown. Aff. Mamma
1931 Oct. 18 from Mrs. O.L. Reese to Dearest Mary
says that Sarah reports that Mary's new place is darling, Grandma again offers Mary anything from her house Mary may want, Dewel will go from N. Caroline to Jacksonville, Fla in his job, goes on about arranging a visit separately with Sarah and Mary and Jim, hope to have better stationery. Love, Grandma