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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

Mother, Indianapolis, to Ruth, Bradford Academy, 1912 January 9 (postmark)

Item — Box: 2, Folder: 4

Identifier: id237181

Scope and Contents

Mentions Ruth’s departure on the 10 o’clock train, buying a fur collar and muff, and writing a letter to Miss Knott [principal of Bradford Academy], “just as we had it sketched”.

Dates: 1912 January 9 (postmark)

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

Mother, Indianapolis, to Ruth, Bradford Academy, 1912 January 12 (postmark)

Item — Box: 2, Folder: 4

Identifier: id237182

Scope and Contents

Describes missing Papa, who had died [in December]; acknowledges Ruth’s message about delays on her train.

Dates: 1912 January 12 (postmark)

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

Mother, Indianapolis, to Ruth, Bradford Academy, 1912 January 13 (postmark)

Item — Box: 2, Folder: 4

Identifier: id237183

Scope and Contents

Inquires if Ruth is satisfied with the underwear she had sent. [postcard]

Dates: 1912 January 13 (postmark)

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

Mother, Indianapolis, to Ruth, Bradford Academy, 1912 January 16 (postmark)

Item — Box: 2, Folder: 4

Identifier: id237184

Scope and Contents

Acknowledges June 19 as the date of Ruth’s graduation; declares her intention to reach Bradford about June 15.

Dates: 1912 January 16 (postmark)

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

Mother, Indianapolis, to Ruth, Bradford Academy, 1912 January 17 (postmark)

Item — Box: 2, Folder: 4

Identifier: id237185

Scope and Contents

More about underwear.

Dates: 1912 January 17 (postmark)

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

Mother, Indianapolis, to Ruth, Bradford Academy, 1912 February 17 (postmark)

Item — Box: 2, Folder: 4

Identifier: id237187

Scope and Contents

Apologizes for not writing, apparently because of a “burnt house”. [postcard]

Dates: 1912 February 17 (postmark)

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

Mother, Indianapolis, to Ruth, Bradford Academy, 1912 February 18 (postmark)

Item — Box: 2, Folder: 4

Identifier: id237188

Scope and Contents

Writes about Papa’s lengthy illness and “beautiful death”; expects Lyman to return to work soon; declares her burned house to be nearly repaired; inquires about Ruth’s part in a play.

Dates: 1912 February 18 (postmark)

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

Mother, Indianapolis, to Ruth, Bradford Academy, 1912 February 21 (postmark)

Item — Box: 2, Folder: 4

Identifier: id237189

Scope and Contents

Mentions that, after helping with the burned house, Lyman has been called back to work.

Dates: 1912 February 21 (postmark)

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

Mother, Indianapolis, to Ruth, Bradford Academy, 1912 February 26 (postmark)

Item — Box: 2, Folder: 4

Identifier: id237190

Scope and Contents

Announces intention to go to Cincinnati in March for two weeks; discusses plans for her trip to Bradford; acknowledges Ruth’s having gained five pounds.

Dates: 1912 February 26 (postmark)