Ellard-Murphree-Pilgreen-Smith Family Papers Collection

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Date

5-20-1942

Description

From the Ellard-Murphree-Pilgreen-Smith Family Papers Collection. Letter from Pauline Smith to Christine Smith; May 20, 1942. Pauline talks about a visit from extended family and shares that JA Ellard Jr. has been taken as a prisoner of war. She chastises Christine for her situation with her various suitors and shares her concerns that Sam Sr. hasn't been able to find another job

Mentioned Locations

Calhoun County, (Miss.)

Keywords

Social life and customs- 20th century; Church attendance

Format

Digital reproduction of a 5-page handwritten letter

Contributor

Hillary A. H. Richardson

Identifier

mcj-dp018-19420520-smith-pauline_001

Source

Box C612, Folder 6

Notes

Unfavorable comparison of someone to black people, use of n-word

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Letter from Pauline Smith to Christine Smith; May 20, 1942

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