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Letters to Nelle Pickering from Lillian and Anna Idella Leiter , 1916-1919

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 12

Scope and Contents

This folder contains two letters from Lilian; one letter from "L" (presumably Lillian); and one letter from Anna Leiter.

In the letter from “Dell” Anna Idella Leiter discusses the birth of her son, Roy Allen Leiter Jr. June 7, 1916

In the letter from Lilian, dated July 1916, she discusses an eye exam, dress tailoring, and going shopping. Also included in the letter postmarked July 1916 is a letter from Ethel in which she discusses getting telegrams from Frank, receiving wedding gifts, and future travel plans to El Paso, TX.

In the letter from “L” to Nelle dated April 28, 1918, she discusses the wedding of friends; and death of a friend. Included in this letter are some clippings "L" thinks Nelle will find of interest.

In the letter from Lilian to Nelle, dated December 1919, she wishes her congratulations on her new son; and inquires about her trip to Texas.

Letters were sent to Nelle when she was living in Germantown, PA, and Waco, TX.

Dates

  • 1916-1919

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

4 letters.

Creator

Repository Details

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

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