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Box 0134.02

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Contains 114 Results:

1932 Jan. 12 from Mrs. K.R. Tompkins to Dearest sweet daughter

 File — Box: 0134.02, Item: 139
Scope and Contents thanks Mary for having the brothers visit her in Atlanta and hope Mary and Sarah can arrange for the boys to get decent jobs since they are the grandsons of Oscar Reese. A vagabond - old Joe - wants the boys to join him as plow hands on a farm. Seems thathe is insinuating himself into the boys lives and brings great animosity to Mamma about the children's father. Talked about the only thing on earth that worries her if this old tramp being alive and calling himself the father of her children...
Dates: 1932-1937
Found in: Lehigh University Special Collections / Mary Frances Tompkins Danser Correspondence / Series 2: Correspondence 1932-1937

1932 Jan. 29 from Mrs. O.L. Reese to Dearest Mary

 File — Box: 0134.02, Item: 140
Scope and Contents Saving my chickens until you come for your birthday. The yard is full of jonquils and the tulips are all up. I am keeping them covered at night. Of course they will bloom before time and won't be perfection. Tulips are not suppose to bloom until late in March. Have 2 hens setting, and get all the eggs I can use. Have had only one clear day this week – been pouring down rain, and bad for me – you know I can't see to sew. Proud of the Pictorial Review you have ordered for me – then I can...
Dates: 1932-1937
Found in: Lehigh University Special Collections / Mary Frances Tompkins Danser Correspondence / Series 2: Correspondence 1932-1937

1932 Feb. 11 from Mrs. O.L. Reese to Dearest Mary

 File — Box: 0134.02, Item: 141
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Have been busy all week working with chickens and the yard. The tulips are all up and growing, elaborate instructions as to coming for visit as well as Sarah's visit, discussion of getting money. Dewel hope to move from Dallas to Atlanta in March. Love to Jim. Love, Grandma

Dates: 1932-1937
Found in: Lehigh University Special Collections / Mary Frances Tompkins Danser Correspondence / Series 2: Correspondence 1932-1937

1932 Feb. 16 from Mrs. K.R. Tompkins to Dearest sweet daughter

 File — Box: 0134.02, Item: 142
Scope and Contents thanks her for the beautiful stationery and she appreciates most heartily the loving thought and useful gift. Will be sending a birthday gift. I hope you'll enjoy the light warmth of it when you lie upon your chaise lounge to rest and read. Every stitch is woven with love for my precious dearly beloved Mary – "the child of my affection." May you live to see many and many more Happy birthdays and the gifts of the Gods be showered upon you, and Divine Providence walk by your side for guidance...
Dates: 1932-1937
Found in: Lehigh University Special Collections / Mary Frances Tompkins Danser Correspondence / Series 2: Correspondence 1932-1937

1932 Feb. 16 from Mrs. O.L. Reese to Dearest Mary

 File — Box: 0134.02, Item: 143
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You have been a wonderful granddaughter – not only to me, but you have been wonderful in your determination to make a success in your independent way of self-support and so generous and loyal to everybody in your family. There's not a girl in Carrollton your equal in any way. The men think you are a wonderful girl, which of course is true. My $30.00 monthly, amply sufficient. Very effusive in her birthday greetings to Mary…. Love, G—

Dates: 1932-1937
Found in: Lehigh University Special Collections / Mary Frances Tompkins Danser Correspondence / Series 2: Correspondence 1932-1937

1932 Feb. 25 from Mrs. O.L. Reese to Dearest Mary

 File — Box: 0134.02, Item: 144
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Paul stopped for a visit, wanted to go to Atlanta to see Mary. Talks about voting for sheriff, Gov. Hood who lost and city solicitor Sam Boykin - many people offering to take her to courthouse to vote. Dewel goes to Enid, Okla before returning to Atlanta. Glad Mary and Jim enjoyed visit. Gardens in Charleston now in their prime. Love Grandma, also to Jim

Dates: 1932-1937
Found in: Lehigh University Special Collections / Mary Frances Tompkins Danser Correspondence / Series 2: Correspondence 1932-1937

1932 Mar. 3 from Mrs. O.L. Reese to Sarah Tompkins (℅ Coca Cola Co. Box 1734

 File — Box: 0134.02, Item: 145
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Dear Sarah - talks about sending a cake, tulips just beautiful, come visit, Jim could drive you a Mary back, let Mary read this letter… Love Grandma

Dates: 1932-1937
Found in: Lehigh University Special Collections / Mary Frances Tompkins Danser Correspondence / Series 2: Correspondence 1932-1937

1932 Mar. 7 from Mrs. O.L. Reese to Dear Mary

 File — Box: 0134.02, Item: 146
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freezing cold, found tulips stiff, goes on about the weather, making a cake, arranging a visit from Sarah and Mary, write soon… Love G---

Dates: 1932-1937
Found in: Lehigh University Special Collections / Mary Frances Tompkins Danser Correspondence / Series 2: Correspondence 1932-1937

1932 Mar. 18 from Mrs. O.L. Reese to Dearest Mary

 File — Box: 0134.02, Item: 147
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Was happy Mary liked the table cloths – had material 3yds. long. Such a task to iron. She would be "tickled to death" to have Mary come every weekend provided she could come free. It gets lonely – so she reads alot and takes care of the chickens. She's crazy to see that beautiful new suit – Love to Jim & Sarah – Heaps for you – Grandma

Dates: 1932-1937
Found in: Lehigh University Special Collections / Mary Frances Tompkins Danser Correspondence / Series 2: Correspondence 1932-1937

1932 Mar. 23 from Mrs. O.L. Reese to Dearest Mary

 File — Box: 0134.02, Item: 148
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Talks about a terrible tornado on Mon. night – the only time she was really frightened since living alone. However, hear of no damage being done. Hope you can come for a visit on Sat. insists that Sarah come too Write. Love – Grandma

Dates: 1932-1937
Found in: Lehigh University Special Collections / Mary Frances Tompkins Danser Correspondence / Series 2: Correspondence 1932-1937