Ellard-Murphree-Pilgreen-Smith Family Papers Collection

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Date

8-26-1945

Description

Christine describes her trip to Pennsylvania, from her travel woes to meeting Woody's family members, their customs and accents. While visiting, an older aunt passed away. There was a Victory over Japan Day celebration in town, and they sell their car. Because of the trip to Pennsylvania, they won't be able to visit Pauline in Mississippi.

Mentioned Locations

Tamaqua (Pa.)

Keywords

Railroad travel; Funeral rites and ceremonies; Family relationships; Social life and customs -- 20th century; Pan American World Airways, Inc.

Format

Digital reproduction of a 6-page letter

Contributor

Hillary A. H. Richardson

Identifier

mcj-dp018-19450826-faust-christine

Source

Box C613, folder 10

Rights

All unpublished materials are protected by copyright held by Mississippi University for Women.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 Christine Faust to Pauline Smith; August 26, 1945

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