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Letters to Nelle Pickering from Ethel [Pontz] , 1907-1916

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 7

Scope and Contents

In these letters from Ethel [Pontz] to her sister, Nelle Ethel discusses traveling with their sister Mary; playing cards; dinners; attending gym classes; inquires about various friends and family including their aunt; doctors visits; and talks about her upcoming wedding to Frank [McCown] and her wedding dress. She also discusses her experiences living in El Paso, TX. including her first impressions, the weather, attending a generals' dinner, attending a Hawaiian concert, the climate, her living arrangements, and discusses her social life including going to dinners and people's homes

These letters were sent from Lancaster, PA. and El Paso, TX to Nelle when she lived in Lancaster, Germantown, Philadelphia, and Reading, PA.

Dates

  • 1907-1916

Conditions Governing Access

There are no access restrictions on this collection.

Extent

From the Collection: 1 box

From the Collection: .42 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Physical Description

7 letters.

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the California State University Dominguez Hills, Gerth Archives and Special Collections Repository

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