Jessie [Pickering] Correspondence , 1855; 1870; 1907; 1910
Scope and Contents
In the letter dated July 1, 1855 Jess writes to Louise Barger telling her that she misses her, and that she was unable to write to her sooner.
In the letter dated 1870 to “Grand Par Mar” from Jessie, she discusses arriving to Richmond by boat and the weather there, and inquires about Sue and Lizzie.
In the letter dated November 28th, 1907 presumably to Jessie from her mother, she talks about Jessie’s grandmother’s love for her. Also included in this letter are a few small clippings.
This folder also includes a partial letter dated June 12, 1910.
Dates
- 1855; 1870; 1907; 1910
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
- 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