Ellard-Murphree-Pilgreen-Smith Family Papers Collection
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Letter from Christine Faust to Pauline Smith; April 16,1945
Edith Christine Faust
Pauline expresses her emotions following the death of President Roosevelt, and her intentions to get a graduation gift for Bob.
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Letter from Christine Faust to Pauline Smith; April 9, 1945
Edith Christine Faust
Christine tells her mother about an alumni luncheon she went to.
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Letter from Christine Faust to Pauline Smith; August 16, 1945
Edith Christine Faust
Christine and Woody are visiting the Fausts in Pennsylvania. The people in the town are very excited that the war is over. She describes the town and people to her mother, and says she doesn't feel at home even though everyone is nice.
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Letter from Christine Faust to Pauline Smith; August 26, 1945
Edith Christine Faust
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.
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Letter from Christine Faust to Pauline Smith; December 29, 1945
Edith Christine Faust
Christine tells her mother what all she and her husband got for Christmas, thanking her for what she sent.
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Letter from Christine Faust to Pauline Smith; December 3, 1945
Edith Christine Faust
Christine has moved apartments, and describes the process. She remarks that tourist season in Miami has started, which has also brought in more crime. She describes her work at the Red Cross.
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Letter from Christine Faust to Pauline Smith; January 10, 1945
Edith Christine Faust
Christine's friends Frances and Elizabeth visit her in Miami, and mentions holiday correspondence. She writes that she finds it hard to get going during the day.
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Letter from Christine Faust to Pauline Smith; January 27, 1945
Edith Christine Faust
Christine writes her mother about her recent doctor's appointments related to her pregnancy and updates her on her social circle in Miami. She discusses Woody's mother and talks about his trips to the Canal Zone.
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Letter from Christine Faust to Pauline Smith; July 18, 1945
Edith Christine Faust
Christine tells Pauline about taking Dot, who's visiting, on a boat ride that toured wealthy people's homes on the bay in Miami. She says they are waiting for Woody's orders, that she's trying to sew, and that she's had lunch with Bernice lately.
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Letter from Christine Faust to Pauline Smith; June 24, 1945
Edith Christine Faust
Christine complains that Bernice doesn't help her when she comes over for dinner. She thanks her mother for a dress, tells her that Woody is getting clothes for her dad, and that she's going to come visit them in Mississippi.