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Date

4-8-1945

Description

Pauline tells Martha about a program at the courthouse to mourn President Roosevelt's death. Sonny Boy has written her about an abscessed widsom tooth. She discusses family affairs, including visits from furloughed relatives and her brother, who has recently been promoted. She says her sister has ordered a hot water heater and an electric stove. She's hoping to get the same, but it worried about having enough money for all of it.

Mentioned Locations

Calhoun County (Miss.)

Keywords

Well-being; Weather; Social life and customs--20th century; Subsistence farming; Personal Finances;

Format

Digital reproduction of a 6-page letter

Contributor

Hillary A. H. Richardson

Identifier

mcj-dp018-19450408-smith-pauline

Source

Box C613, folder 6

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All unpublished materials are protected by copyright held by Mississippi University for Women. Permission to publish or reproduce must be requested in writing to the University Archivist. Published materials may also be protected by copyright, and the user must locate and request permission from copyright holder to publish or reproduce.

Letter from Pauline Smith to Martha Smith; April 8, 1945

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