Ellard-Murphree-Pilgreen-Smith Family Papers Collection
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Telegram from Sam Smith to Martha Smith; September 10, 1947
Sam Hawkins Smith
Sam sends a telegram notifying Martha about the death and funeral of her Uncle Victor.
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Letter from Etoyle to Pauline Smith; September 15, 1947
Etoyle Unknown
Etoyle writes Pauline to share her condolences over her brother Vic's death.
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Letter from Genny to Martha Smith; December 8, 1947
Genny Unknown
Genny writes to Martha about her potential love interests, attending a football game, and running into mutual friends in town.
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Letter from Christine Faust to Pauline Smith; April 29, 1946
Edith Christine Faust
Christine writes about a visit from Martha and May Catherine. She wasn't feeling well during their visit. She talks about a fight between herself and Bernice, being restationed, and recovering from dental surgery.
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Letter from Christine Faust to Pauline Smith; August 26, 1946
Edith Christine Faust
Christine and Woody have moved into their new living space at the Banana River naval base outside of Cocoa Beach. She describes the local culture and surroundings for her mother.
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Letter from Christine Faust to Pauline Smith; December 20, 1946
Edith Christine Faust
Christine writes her mother that she has been sick, and she tells her about their plans for Christmas. She shares her descriptions of impoverished people she comes across.
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Letter from Christine Faust to Pauline Smith; December 6, 1946
Edith Christine Faust
Christine is in Miami visiting friends and accomplishing errands. She has a new suit from Woody as a Christmas present, and even though she is happy to visit friends, she expresses that she is quite lonely.
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Letter from Christine Faust to Pauline Smith; March 13, 1946
Edith Christine Faust
Christine is glad she has a new cousin in the family, and she updates her mother on trying to get a car, employment, and radio shows they listen to. She asks her mother her opinions on Churchhill's "Iron Curtain" speech.
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Letter from Christine Faust to Pauline Smith; May 13, 1946
Edith Christine Faust
Christine describes her day trip to Key West and staying with a friend while Woody is on late duty. She wishes Pauline a happy Mother's Day.
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Letter from Christine Faust to Pauline Smith; May 20, 1946
Edith Christine Faust
Christine writes that Woody has received his transfer notice, and that she'll be visiting Pittsboro before they move to Banana River. She talks about dinner parties she has attended as a guest and as a host.