Linda R. Davis Papers, circa 1930-1969
Scope and Contents
Letters and papers belonging to Linda R. Davis and family with unknown dates.
Item 1: Letter, Unknown
Addressed to Lin from Phil. Talks about Champ being put to sleep after being hit by a car.
Item 2: Letter, Unknown
Addressed to Lo Sis from Jerry. Talks about Champ being hit, a girl he met, making Corporal, running for high school, and learning to drive.
Item 3: Letter, Unknown
Addressed to unknown from Dad, Helen, and boys in Guthrie, Oklahoma. Wishing recipient a happy 20th birthday.
Item 4: Draft of Letter, Unknown
Appears to be a uncompleted draft of a letter by Linda to Frances accepting an invitation to visit.
Item 5: Letter, Unknown
Addressed to Mother from Georgia. Asks about an old song book that might be worth money. Included is a newspaper article about an old book being worth money.
Item 6: Letter, October 22
Addressed to George from Polly in Coyle, Oklahoma. Says she’s thinking about him and Beatrice. Talks about familiar acquaintances.
Item 7: Letter, November 1
Addressed to George and Ruth from Polly in Guthrie, Oklahoma. Talks about plans to visit with Beatrice for the holidays and mentions Ruben treating her nicely. Says she is a twin sister.
Item 8: Letter, Unknown
Addressed to Sis from Phil. Talks about him and brothers breaking bones around the same time.
Item 9: Letter, November 30
Addressed to Baby from Mom. Speaks of anticipating a visit from Frankie to Baby.
Item 10: Letter, Unknown
Addressed to Janet from Glprd. Probably a draft or unsent letter from Linda.Talks about familiar acquaintances, Janet leaving the military, and Glprd’s work at the theatre.
Item 11: Letter, Unknown
Addressed to Lin from The Davises. Talks about business and the kids. Asks about her Thanksgiving. (This letter has been damaged by water.)
Item 12: Letter, Unknown
Second page of a typed letter from Mother. Talks about recipient being in DC and mentions preparations for entering school.
Item 13: Letter, Unknown
Addressed to Mother and Daddy from unknown. Appears unfinished. Talks about being upset, worried about Tracy, and wanting to get out of where she is.
Item 14: Note, Unknown
A note asking about Janet from G.
Item 15: Note, Unknown
An address for Carl Phillips.
Item 16: Note, Unknown
A list of eleven items titled “General Orders.”
Item 17: Newspaper Clippings, Unknown
A small envelope. Contents include a newspaper clipping about a “draft.” Newspaper clipping from “American Magazine” about a question put to Mr. Hepburn about taking risks. A rhyme titled “Original Version” about Archer getting hit by a streetcar. “Miss West WBC.” Also, probably the original contents, an invitation to a Halloween party from Miss De Shirley.
Dates
- Creation: circa 1930-1969
Creator
- From the Collection: Davis family (Family)
- From the Collection: Archer family (Family)
- From the Collection: Hickman family (Family)
- From the Collection: Ward family (Family)
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Extent
From the Collection: 0.25 Linear Feet
Language
English
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository