Ellard-Murphree-Pilgreen-Smith Family Papers Collection
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Letter from Bernice Smith to Pauline Smith; September 11, 1947
Annie Bernice Smith
Bernice says how sorry she feels about the death of her uncle Vic, and that she's sorry she'd have to miss the funeral.
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Letter from Bernice Smith to Pauline Smith; September 26, 1947
Annie Bernice Smith
Bernice tells her mother about going to the dentist, being sick, and a hurricane that passed through Miami. A friend has promised to take her on a sailboat ride.
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Letter from Pauline Smith to Martha Smith; November 3, 1947
Edith Pauline Smith
Pauline tells Martha about preparing food, attending church, and visiting a new mother and her baby in West Point. She tells Martha about new clothes, and the puppy she's got for Woody and Chris. She updates Martha on her health.
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Letter from Pauline Smith to Martha Smith; November 8, 1947
Edith Pauline Smith
Pauline writes Martha about Christmas presents for family members. She mentions enclosing tickets to a football game for Martha. She still has Woody and Christine's puppy. She is applying for a kitchen designing award, and updates Martha on her and others' health.
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Letter from Pauline Smith to Martha Smith; October 13, 1947
Edith Pauline Smith
Pauline updates her daughter about friends and family in Pittsboro. She thanks Martha for sending her money.
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Letter from Pauline Smith to Martha Smith; October 27, 1947
Edith Pauline Smith
Pauline tells Martha about Christmas buying Christmas presents, and updates her on the well-being of several family members.
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Letter from Pauline Smith to Martha Smith; September 16, 1947
Edith Pauline Smith
Pauline tells Martha about her housework and the states of well being of various family members and friends. She discusses the aftermath of her brother Victor's funeral.
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Letter from Pauline Smith to Martha Smith; September 1947
Edith Pauline Smith
Pauline updates Martha on the well-being of family members and of herself. She mentions feeling lonely.
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Letter from Pauline Smith to Martha Smith; September 29, 1947
Edith Pauline Smith
Pauline updates Martha about members of the family, especially Ivy, following the death of her husband Vic. She mentions going to the doctor, her niece Dot at MUW, and various other visits and letters.
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Letter from Pauline Smith to Martha Smith; September 6, 1947
Edith Pauline Smith
Pauline gives Martha advice about her work situation, telling her to speak to the president of LSU and possibly quit her job. She updates Martha on events around Pittsboro, including a visit from Queen Elizabeth II, and her uncle Vic's health.