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Box 2

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Contains 257 Results:

Mother to “My precious child”, undated

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 1
Identifier: id237141
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Acknowledges Ruth’s arrival in Boston and then Marblehead; mentions enclosing a letter from F.R.

Dates: undated
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Ruth Thompson Papers / Series 2: Correspondence, circa 1905-1916 / Letters

Mother, Indianapolis, to “My Bestest girl”, undated

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 1
Identifier: id237142
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Acknowledges that Ruth is invited to spend Xmas in Marblehead with Portia; announces intention to send $25 so Ruth can buy a ticket to Washington.

Dates: undated
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Ruth Thompson Papers / Series 2: Correspondence, circa 1905-1916 / Letters

Mother to “My dear little girl”, undated

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 1
Identifier: id237143
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Advises Ruth to consider carefully whether to stay for Xmas; acknowledges Ruth’s Red Cross work, which could be continued in Washington. [3 x 5 card]

Dates: undated
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Ruth Thompson Papers / Series 2: Correspondence, circa 1905-1916 / Letters

Susanne to "Dear Mother Thompson", undated

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 1
Identifier: id237144
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Hopes Mother Thompson will come to Washington soon; mentions Harold working in Berwich and going back and forth to Philadelphia and Washington.

Dates: undated
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Ruth Thompson Papers / Series 2: Correspondence, circa 1905-1916 / Letters

Mother to “My Precious Child”, undated

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 1
Identifier: id237145
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Mentions plans to go to Washington and intention to send Ruth a check for $25. [3 x 5 card]

Dates: undated
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Ruth Thompson Papers / Series 2: Correspondence, circa 1905-1916 / Letters

Mother to Ruth, undated

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 1
Identifier: id237146
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Describes Suzanne as alone and anxious to have them in Washington; intends to arrive Saturday 4pm; mentions Ruth’s plans for Xmas and tells her to expect a small package.

Dates: undated
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Ruth Thompson Papers / Series 2: Correspondence, circa 1905-1916 / Letters

[Unsigned; probably Ruth’s handwriting] to [unnamed], undated

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 1
Identifier: id237147
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“I don’t think ‘Uncle Sam’ will mind if I steel [sic] a few minutes”; inquires about his ‘Flu’.

Dates: undated
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Ruth Thompson Papers / Series 2: Correspondence, circa 1905-1916 / Letters

Ruth, Pinewood Camp, Brutus, Michigan, to Frederick P. Sisson, Philadelphia, undated

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 1
Identifier: id237148
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Mentions her birthday, August 4, age 29; characterizes friendship with FPS as unique; describes conditions at the camp; mentions Mother’s trip to California, and hoping to see FPS in September.

Dates: undated
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Ruth Thompson Papers / Series 2: Correspondence, circa 1905-1916 / Letters

Ruth to Fred, undated

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 1
Identifier: id237149
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Mentions that Harold also is taking a forced vacation.

Dates: undated
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Ruth Thompson Papers / Series 2: Correspondence, circa 1905-1916 / Letters

Alexander, Wyoming, Ohio, to Ruth, Indianapolis, 1905 September 3

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 2
Identifier: id237150
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Describes his trip home and their relationship at [camp].

Dates: 1905 September 3
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Ruth Thompson Papers / Series 2: Correspondence, circa 1905-1916 / Letters

Alexander (A. W. Walton), Wyoming, Ohio, to Ruth, Indianapolis, 1905 September 15

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 2
Identifier: id237152
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Acknowledges receiving Ruth’s letter, and expresses his wish to go to Camp Maxinkuckee next year if Ruth will be there.

Dates: 1905 September 15
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Ruth Thompson Papers / Series 2: Correspondence, circa 1905-1916 / Letters

Mother, Indianapolis, to Ruth, Wawasee Lake, Indiana, 1907 August 13 (postmark)

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 2
Identifier: id237153
Scope and Contents The envelope contains three letters and a folded note.  (1) Mentions Mr. Ott reading to Papa, her [Mother] going to church with Grandfather, and the boys being gone all day.  (2) “So you fell out of a wagon”.  (3) Acknowledges receiving Ruth’s letter telling of the “Cramps”; mentions Harold’s attraction to Susanne, and possibly having to buy a horse, if the auto is sold; “don’t get crazy about boys, for they are not worth being crazy about”.  (Note) “Papa has a secret to tell you when you...
Dates: 1907 August 13 (postmark)
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Ruth Thompson Papers / Series 2: Correspondence, circa 1905-1916 / Letters

Mother, Indianapolis, to Ruth, Wawasee Lake, Indiana, 1907 August 26 (postmark)

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 2
Identifier: id237155
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Describes taking Papa out on the porch, reading to him, and putting him to bed.

Dates: 1907 August 26 (postmark)
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Ruth Thompson Papers / Series 2: Correspondence, circa 1905-1916 / Letters

Elmer Victor[?],Crawfordsville, Arkansas, to Ruth, Indianapolis, 1907 August 30

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 2
Identifier: id237156
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“Esteemed friend Ruth”; expresses hope that Ruth will continue to correspond with him; mentions having spent five enjoyable days with her on a boat.

Dates: 1907 August 30
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Ruth Thompson Papers / Series 2: Correspondence, circa 1905-1916 / Letters

[Unidentified], Oak Park, Illinois, to Ruth, Indianapolis, 1907 October 22

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 2
Identifier: id237158
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Mentions losing sleep over a Chinese puzzle; teases Ruth about learning to write and forgetting her heathen customs.

Dates: 1907 October 22
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Ruth Thompson Papers / Series 2: Correspondence, circa 1905-1916 / Letters

Howard Sweeten, Centralia, Illinois, to Ruth, Indianapolis, 1907 October 29

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 2
Identifier: id237159
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“My dear friend”; expresses pleasant memories of their trip last summer; mentions pictures he apparently was enclosing.

Dates: 1907 October 29
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Ruth Thompson Papers / Series 2: Correspondence, circa 1905-1916 / Letters

Mother to Ruth, Wawasee Lake, Indiana., 1908 July 22 (postmark)

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 2
Identifier: id237160
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Mentions Ruth’s departure yesterday, and Harold’s helping with Papa.

Dates: 1908 July 22 (postmark)
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Ruth Thompson Papers / Series 2: Correspondence, circa 1905-1916 / Letters

Mother, Indianapolis, to Ruth, Wawasee Lake, Indiana, 1908 July 23 (postmark)

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 2
Identifier: id237161
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Acknowledges receiving Ruth’s first note. [postcard]

Dates: 1908 July 23 (postmark)
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Ruth Thompson Papers / Series 2: Correspondence, circa 1905-1916 / Letters

Mother, Indianapolis, to Ruth, Wawasee Lake, Indiana, 1908 July 25 (postmark)

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 2
Identifier: id237162
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Acknowledges receiving Ruth’s second letter. [postcard]

Dates: 1908 July 25 (postmark)
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Ruth Thompson Papers / Series 2: Correspondence, circa 1905-1916 / Letters

Mother, Indianapolis, to Ruth, Wawasee Lake, Indiana, 1908 July 27 (postmark)

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 2
Identifier: id237163
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Mentions a horse Ruth had.

Dates: 1908 July 27 (postmark)
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Ruth Thompson Papers / Series 2: Correspondence, circa 1905-1916 / Letters

Mother, Indianapolis, to Ruth, Wawasee Lake, Indiana, 1908 July 30 (postmark)

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 2
Identifier: id237164
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Describes Lyman singing in a show, and automobile rides with Papa. [postcard]

Dates: 1908 July 30 (postmark)
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Ruth Thompson Papers / Series 2: Correspondence, circa 1905-1916 / Letters

Mother, Indianapolis, to Ruth, Wawasee Lake, Indiana, 1908 August 1 (postmark)

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 2
Identifier: id237165
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Acknowledges that Ruth is at Wawasee Lake with the Montgomerys for two weeks.

Dates: 1908 August 1 (postmark)
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Ruth Thompson Papers / Series 2: Correspondence, circa 1905-1916 / Letters

Henry Hobbs, Purdue University, LaFayette, Indiana, to Ruth, Indianapolis, 1908 September 28 (postmark)

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 2
Identifier: id237166
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Mentions studying hard and hearing “his fatness speak” at a Republican rally.

Dates: 1908 September 28 (postmark)
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Ruth Thompson Papers / Series 2: Correspondence, circa 1905-1916 / Letters

Lyman, LaFayette, Indiana, to “Dear Kid”, 1908 December 2

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 2
Identifier: id237167
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Informs Ruth of an invitation to an Omega Xi dance on New Year’s night; describes school work.

Dates: 1908 December 2
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Ruth Thompson Papers / Series 2: Correspondence, circa 1905-1916 / Letters

Laurence Thompson, West LaFayette, Indiana, to Ruth, Indianapolis, 1909 May 19 (postmark)

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 3
Identifier: id237168
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“My Dear Miss Thompson”; regrets having to decline an invitation for May 31, when he’ll be taking exams.

Dates: 1909 May 19 (postmark)
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Ruth Thompson Papers / Series 2: Correspondence, circa 1905-1916 / Letters