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,)...

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,)...

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,)...

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,)...

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,)...

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,)...

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,)...

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,)...

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,)...

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Twentieth-century Robb and Upton (maiden name of Mrs. Patton) family papers. List of dates of correspondence and names of correspondants filed at beginning of box.

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Letters from William Key Howard to sister Frances Robb. Mentions a war and a trip to the Baltic including stops at "Danzig, Helsingford [sic] and Murmansk". Mentions attending a fire training school and refers to a serious problem with Bob's (Robert Gilchrist Robb) eye.  Writes about his being discharged from the Virginia National Guard (?). Mentions plans for new job.

Scope and Contents Letters from William Key Howard to sister Frances Robb. Writes he has volunteered for the Army, mentions that wife, Liz and their two daughters, will live in Spotsylvania Court House while he is away. Mentions renting his Belle Hill home to a soldier, and wants to rent the large house too. Mentions Army induction at Bowling Green and then moves to Camp Lee. He is stationed at Salem Airbase in Oregon for training. Mentions training experiences and his "expert" marksmanship. Believes he will...

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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.

Scope and Contents Letters from William Key Howard to sister Frances Robb. Writes of 700 Italian prisoners coming to a camp near San Bernardino, California, and their housing. Writes of camp life, mentions government-produced films being shown to the men. Mentions the weather of San Bernardino. References family in Virginia and responds to news from Frances, mentions his neice and her accomplishments. Included is a letter to William from Frances which mentions that her daughter will be attending Sweet Briar...

Scope and Contents Letters from William Key Howard to Frances Robb. Writes of his quartermaster in San Bernardino, California being disbanded and of his transfer to Ft. Lewis near Seatle, Washington, expects to be assigned to medical duty. At Ft. Lewis he must go through basic training again and eight weeks of technical training. Describes his training experiences including a film entitled "The Colored Soldier", discusses race and the military. Anticipates his furlough at the end of training. Mentions many...

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Letters from William Key Howard to sister Frances Robb. Mentions Robert Robb's upcoming retirement from William and Mary at the end of the 1945-1946 school year.  William began working at Quantico in 1945, received his terminal leave pay in December 1947. Alludes to nephew (Robert Robb Jr.) joining the Army. Mentions attending the dedication of a Stuart tablet at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in King George County, Virginia. Writes of visits to Gay Mont and of planting rye at Belle Hill.

Scope and Contents Letters from William Key Howard to sister Frances Robb, mostly news about activities, health, and location of family members both immediate and distant. Mentions wife Liz being in Jamestown for Queen Elizabeth's visit. Gay Mont sold in 1958. Writes that he moved furniture and personal property: paintings (one by Sully sent to Frances). Appears upset about sale of Gay Mont. A 1958 map of Gay Mont included and hints that Pattons might buy Gay Mont soon. A few letters to Frances Robb from both...