Letters to Nelle Pickering from Ethel [Pontz] , 1917-1934
Scope and Contents
In these letters from Ethel [Pontz] to Nelle Pickering she discusses doctor’s visits; her health; thanks Nelle for various gifts; talks about the passing of their aunt Maggie; discusses getting a new maid; talks about her children including when they got sick with German measles and bronchitis; inquires about Nelle’s children; and talks about how an aunt who was staying with her had a stroke. In the letter dated August 9, 1934 Ethel provides condolences for Mrs. P’s passing and discusses her experiences attending the funeral; discusses her children’s school; and talks about George’s fractured ribs and collarbone which landed him in the hospital.
These letters were sent from Lancaster, PA. to Nelle when she lived in Germantown, PA, and St. Louis, MO.
Dates
- 1917-1934
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
8 letters.
Creator
- From the Collection: Pickering, Maylin Joseph, 1880-1954 (Person)
- From the Collection: Pickering, Nelle Audrey Pontz, 1880-1975 (Person)
- From the Collection: McCown, Ethel Maude Pontz, 1884-1947 (Person)
- From the Collection: Tomlinson, Jessie Louise, 1860-1934 (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the California State University Dominguez Hills, Gerth Archives and Special Collections Repository
University Library South -5039 (Fifth Floor)
1000 E. Victoria St.
Carson CA 90747
310-243-3895
archives@csudh.edu