Ellard-Murphree-Pilgreen-Smith Family Papers Collection
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Letter from Christine Smith to Aylene Herring; April 14, 1944
Edith Christine Faust
Christine updates her friend on her pending marriage and many other friends and acquaintances that she encountered in Florida.
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Letter from Christine Smith to Fran; May 12, 1944
Edith Christine Faust
Christine discusses Fran's upcoming travel to England, her own upcoming wedding, and the death of Paul, who they both knew. She writes about her planned living arrangements and her daily life.
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Letter from Christine Smith to Ivy Pearl; March 21, 1944
Edith Christine Faust
Christine reveals she is getting married to Woody in May, but expresses worry over Phil and what could've been. She also discusses her other friends and brother.
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Letter from Christine Smith to Martha Smith; April 25, 1944
Edith Christine Faust
Christine tells Martha about her wedding plans, including what she'll wear, how tired she is of planning, and where they'll honeymoon.
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Letter from Christine Smith to Martha Smith; February 4, 1944
Edith Christine Faust
Christine writes her sister to tell her that she's getting married. She includes some information about Woody, her fiance, and asks Martha to plan her vacation time so she can attend the wedding.
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Letter from Christine Smith to Martha Smith; March 9, 1944
Edith Christine Faust
Christine tells Martha about her job, relationship with Woody, visitors, and thanks Martha for sending her a suit for her birthday
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Letter from Christine Smith to Pauline Smith; Feburary 1, 1944
Edith Christine Faust
Christine updates her mother about a new lieutenant she's dating, who has intentions of marrying her, and how her previous boyfriend, Phil, says he's too busy with the war. She also tells about donating blood, letters she's receiving, including one from a previous boyfriend, Wade Horn, and a visit from Don Cunningham, a naval aide to the Governor of the Virgin Islands.
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Letter from Christine Smith to Pauline Smith; Feburary 3, 1944
Edith Christine Faust
Christine gives her mother updates about her upcoming wedding and the man she will marry. She reflects on friends she's made and the places around the world they've traveled.
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Letter from Christine Smith to Pauline Smith; March 13, 1944
Edith Christine Faust
Christine tells her mother about a difficult day in the airport where she had to deal with passengers who spoke many languages. She also shares that she met some celebrities and that Woody is in San Juan.
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Letter from Christine Smith to Pauline Smith; March 30, 1944
Edith Christine Faust
Christine writes her mother about her wedding plans, and recalls letters she has received from men that formerly courted her.