Folder 3
Container
Contains 30 Results:
Correspondence, 1910-1917
File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: id58038
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
The collection is mainly comprised of correspondence from the various Robbs and Bernards, as well as their relations the Uptons, who were originally from southern Maine. As well as the correspondence, there are also a few other items, such as Frances Upton's journal from a family trip to Maine and New Brunswick, Canada, between July 4 and August 9, 1928. Other items of interest are letters from a Netherlands woman named Mary to Frances Upton immediately following World War II (1945-1955,)...
Dates:
1910-1917
Matthew Whaley High School Yearbook, 1949
File — Folder: 3
Identifier: id71284
Scope and Contents
Belonging to Robert J. Robb.
Dates:
1949
Letters, 1925
File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: id235021
Scope and Contents
Letters from William Key Howard to his sister Frances, from V.I.P. which express his dissatisfaction with the school. Feels he is wasting his time at the school, though he enjoys the athletics. His company won inter-company basketball and football championships, he took first place in shot put and second in javelin throwing. Mentions inspection of the school, which is labeled as 8th best in country, as well as a large fire near the school. Mentions letters of his gaurdian and financial...
Dates:
1925
Letters, September-December 1943
File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: id235076
Scope and Contents
Letters from William Key Howard to sister Frances Robb. Writes the he is applying for "agriculturalist discharge", his Belle Hill farm is no longer being cared for due to labor shortages, his request is denied. Mentions concern for Robert Gilchrist Robb who recently fainted and requires bed rest. Mentions the weather of San Bernardino. Mentions his furlough being cancelled many times, wants to visit family in Virginia for Christmas.
Dates:
September-December 1943
Letters, 1965-1966
File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: id235162
Scope and Contents
Letters, cards, and newspaper clippings to Frances Robb (Mrs. R.G. Robb). Bill retired his daughter Cary moved to Fairfax. Mentions Ellen and Cary's affairs. Cary and Ellen drive to Lake Tahoe. Ford Motor Company is interested in Freedom Hill. Bill and Liz celebrate their 29th anniversary. Mentions some purchases from Miller and Rhoads. Cary goes to Athens, Georgia mentions KKK trials. Mentions Bill and Lem Houston's march on Pennsylvania Avenue. Bill in court as witness about over...
Dates:
1965-1966