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Correspondence - Jane Poulton, 1988-1991

 File — Box: 19, Folder: 8
Identifier: id57396

Scope and Contents

Topics include Harriet’s health, computers, taxes, genealogy, family matters, Jane’s published material, and John’s projects, particularly “Brownsville.” May 31, 1988 - Handwritten note: "brought Harriet home from the hospital." June 1988 - Possibility of Harriet and John moving to Durham, North Carolina area. June 1988 - Wrote letter to his brother, Hank, and wife, Kitty July 5, 1988 - Includes attached letter John Weaver wrote to Scott Donaldson, English professor at William and Mary, about his (Donaldson's) new biography of John Cheever that contained snide remarks attributed to John Weaver. August 25, 1988 - Harriett is in a nursing home. October 31, 1988 - Mention of family matters concerning their sister, Ann and other family members. November 15, 1988 - Jane writes about John's stress and depression as result of harriett's illness. November 24, 1988 - Jane appears to be offering him comfort because Harriett died. November 25, 1988 - Los Angeles Times Obituary of Harriett Weaver. December 12, 1988 - Jane talks of their sister Ann's well being, and her husband, Hugh who is trying to help. December 30, 1988 - Jane tells of visit to Ann's home. Obituary of Harriett S. Weaver in the Los Angeles Firefighter, January/February 1989 March 17, 1989 - Los Angeles Timse article about a memorial gathering for Harriett Weaver for her work with fire safety laws for hillside communities. Attached tribute by Jerry Fields, Fire Station #99. May 13, 1989 - Poem by Harriet. "How dear the framework of our little world..." May 16, 1989 - John writes, "...I am seeing Marilyn again from time to time, but I go to her now as a friend rather than a suitor. Our Lady of Hemet is a different proposition." October 18, 1989 - Doc Stinnett writes about the note he received from John telling him that he and Chica are married. William and Mary Magazine, Winter 1991, article about John Weaver, class of 1932

Dates

  • Creation: 1988-1991

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Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

Conditions Governing Access:

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Extent

From the Collection: 7.52 Linear Feet

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository

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