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Box 2

 Container

Contains 13 Results:

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

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 3
Identifier: id237168
Scope and Contents

“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

Jack [cousin], Galveston, Texas, to Ruth, Indianapolis, 1909 June 7

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 3
Identifier: id237169
Scope and Contents

Acknowledges Ruth’s having finished school and advises her to go on to another, since college can be much fun.

Dates: 1909 June 7
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Ruth Thompson Papers / Series 2: Correspondence, circa 1905-1916 / Letters

Jack, Galveston, Texas, to Ruth, Indianapolis, 1909 July 23 (postmark)

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 3
Identifier: id237170
Scope and Contents

Describes his experience at school, his leaving school early, and a bad storm.

Dates: 1909 July 23 (postmark)
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Ruth Thompson Papers / Series 2: Correspondence, circa 1905-1916 / Letters

Jack, Galveston, Texas, to Ruth, Indianapolis, 1909 August 20

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 3
Identifier: id237171
Scope and Contents

Expresses his happiness; describes the Cotton Carnival.

Dates: 1909 August 20
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Ruth Thompson Papers / Series 2: Correspondence, circa 1905-1916 / Letters

Jack, College Station, Texas, to Ruth, Indianapolis, 1909 October [?] (postmark)

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 3
Identifier: id237172
Scope and Contents

Describes being back at school; sympathizes with Ruth for having to move into a flat.

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

Jack, College Station, Texas, to Ruth, Indianapolis, 1909 November 29 (postmark)

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 3
Identifier: id237173
Scope and Contents

Describes attending football games and victory celebrations.

Dates: 1909 November 29 (postmark)
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Ruth Thompson Papers / Series 2: Correspondence, circa 1905-1916 / Letters

Jack, College Station, Texas, to Ruth, Indianapolis, 1910 January 28 (postmark)

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 3
Identifier: id237174
Scope and Contents

Announces his engagement.

Dates: 1910 January 28 (postmark)
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Ruth Thompson Papers / Series 2: Correspondence, circa 1905-1916 / Letters

Lyman, New Harmony, Indiana, to Ruth, Indianapolis, 1911 July 30

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 3
Identifier: id237175
Scope and Contents

Mentions that he is still building bridges, and that he is sending Ruth $2 for her birthday.

Dates: 1911 July 30
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Ruth Thompson Papers / Series 2: Correspondence, circa 1905-1916 / Letters

Mother, Indianapolis, to Ruth, Bradford Academy, Bradford, Massachusetts, 1911 November 23 (postmark)

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 3
Identifier: id237176
Scope and Contents

Congratulates Ruth on how she handles money; describes getting Papa fed and comfortable.

Dates: 1911 November 23 (postmark)
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Ruth Thompson Papers / Series 2: Correspondence, circa 1905-1916 / Letters

Mother, Indianapolis, to Ruth, Bradford Academy, 1911 November 27

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 3
Identifier: id237177
Scope and Contents

Wishes Ruth a grand time during her visit to Adelaide’s home; encloses a letter from Lyman in Randolph, Missouri.

Dates: 1911 November 27
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Ruth Thompson Papers / Series 2: Correspondence, circa 1905-1916 / Letters

Mother, Indianapolis, to Ruth, Bradford Academy, 1911 December 1[?] (postmark)

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 3
Identifier: id237179
Scope and Contents

Describes her Thanksgiving Day; advises Ruth to avoid early marriage; acknowledges Ruth’s visit to Bald Pate; encloses a letter from Lyman in Randolph, Missouri, who mentions finishing another bridge.

Dates: 1911 December 1[?] (postmark)
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Ruth Thompson Papers / Series 2: Correspondence, circa 1905-1916 / Letters

Mother, Indianapolis, to Ruth, Bradford Academy, 1911 December 4 (postmark)

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 3
Identifier: id237180
Scope and Contents

Asks Ruth to write about her time visiting Mrs. Williams, with Portia, Adelaide, and Helen; lists recipients of Xmas gifts; encloses a postcard from Lyman in Randolph, Missouri.

Dates: 1911 December 4 (postmark)
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Ruth Thompson Papers / Series 2: Correspondence, circa 1905-1916 / Letters

Letters, 1909-1911

 File — Box: 2, Folder: 3
Identifier: id233712
Scope and Contents 1909 Jan 30-Feb 1 Ruth visits her brothers at Purdue University in Lafayette, IN.June 2 Ruth graduates from Tudor Hall School for Girls.July 19-23 Ruth and some friends visit another friend in Williamsport, IN.September The Thompson family moves into a flat on Talbot Avenue and rents out their house on North Meridian.October 16-17 Ruth visits her brothers at Purdue University.December 11-13 Ruth visits her friend Winona at...
Dates: 1909-1911
Found in: Special Collections Research Center / Ruth Thompson Papers / Series 2: Correspondence, circa 1905-1916