Letters, 1926
Scope and Contents
Letters from William Key Howard to his sister Frances Howard. Writes of his training with Davey Tree Expert Company in Kent, Ohio. Mentions learning knots and how to work with the ropes. Sent to Pennsylvania for paid field work, as well as Maryland. Worries about keeping this job for the long term. Considers selling his Virginia Excelsior Company stock- thinks he and sister will get $6,000 each. Mentions Mr. Young his guardian (perhaps the same person as Mr. Edgar M. Young president of the Virginia Excelsior Company) William's father is connected with this company. Sister is getting married to Robert Gilchrist Robb in June.
Dates
- Creation: 1926
Creator
- From the Collection: Williamsburg Historic Records Association (Williamsburg, Va.) (Organization)
Language of Materials
English French Dutch;Flemish
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Extent
From the Collection: 26.00 Linear Feet
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository