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A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, praising Elsie's typing skills, discussing how many letters she's been writing, congratulating Donald on his surprise cake at work, describing George's new suit and the family's celebration of his birthday, discussing the family's visit to Felton, mentioning that many of the region's mines have been closing and causing an economic blow to the people, sharing that Steed's doctor has recommended having his tonsils removed, and asking when they plan to travel to Europe.

A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, praising Elsie's typing skills, discussing how many letters she's been writing, congratulating Donald on his surprise cake at work, describing George's new suit and the family's celebration of his birthday, discussing the family's visit to Felton, mentioning that many of the region's mines have been closing and causing an economic blow to the people, sharing that Steed's doctor has recommended having his tonsils removed, and asking when they plan to travel to Europe.

A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, sharing that Morrell failed to mail her Mother's Day letters on time, giving an update on their progress packing, mentioning that they will send everything they can't carry with them by truck to Havana the following week, and giving an update on the children.

A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, sharing that Morrell failed to mail her Mother's Day letters on time, giving an update on their progress packing, mentioning that they will send everything they can't carry with them by truck to Havana the following week, and giving an update on the children.

A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, thanking them for their offers of help for the move, letting them know that they are not sure when they will be able to leave yet but they anticipate it to be early June, discussing their plan to return via Key West or Miami, assuring them the family will call once they make it to Florida, mentioning that she'd like to keep the children with her to reduce the amount of stress on them during the move, sharing that they moved back to the house in Mayari for the time being, and describing the 50th Anniversary celebration they threw for the

A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, thanking them for their offers of help for the move, letting them know that they are not sure when they will be able to leave yet but they anticipate it to be early June, discussing their plan to return via Key West or Miami, assuring them the family will call once they make it to Florida, mentioning that she'd like to keep the children with her to reduce the amount of stress on them during the move, sharing that they moved back to the house in Mayari for the time being, and describing the 50th Anniversary celebration they threw for the

A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, thanking them for their letter, sharing that they have decided to return to the Florida Conference although it is not official yet, asking them to send a set of change of address cards and to help them get proof that they bought their sewing machine over five years ago, explaining how they've begun going about packing for the move, and giving an update on all the children.

A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, thanking them for their letter, sharing that they have decided to return to the Florida Conference although it is not official yet, asking them to send a set of change of address cards and to help them get proof that they bought their sewing machine over five years ago, explaining how they've begun going about packing for the move, and giving an update on all the children.

A letter from Lois to her mother, Elsie, wishing her a happy birthday, sending her well wishes to her sister's family who have caught a nasty flu, asking Elsie to take care not to catch the illness herself as she helps, sharing that the family is well and adjusting to living at the school, mentioning that Steed is doing much better health-wise since the move, describing how active and happy Steed and Esther are, discussing her twice weekly trips into Mayari to work at the clinic and do the shopping, mentioning that she and Juliet Milk are making the most of living nearer to each other,

A letter from Lois to her mother, Elsie, wishing her a happy birthday, sending her well wishes to her sister's family who have caught a nasty flu, asking Elsie to take care not to catch the illness herself as she helps, sharing that the family is well and adjusting to living at the school, mentioning that Steed is doing much better health-wise since the move, describing how active and happy Steed and Esther are, discussing her twice weekly trips into Mayari to work at the clinic and do the shopping, mentioning that she and Juliet Milk are making the most of living nearer to each other,

A letter from Lois to her mother, Elsie, wishing her a happy Mother's Day, sharing that Morrell has been busy with his work, commenting on how everyone has been so appreciative of their work, sharing that the Milk family and Miss Beale were thankful that she was able to bring them things back from the States, mentioning that Miss Beale will be traveling to Europe, reporting on the status of the clinic, discussing how they haven't heard from the Mission Board yet but are planning to leave Mayari regardless of where they end up, giving them an update on Steed's health, discussing

A letter from Lois to her mother, Elsie, wishing her a happy Mother's Day, sharing that Morrell has been busy with his work, commenting on how everyone has been so appreciative of their work, sharing that the Milk family and Miss Beale were thankful that she was able to bring them things back from the States, mentioning that Miss Beale will be traveling to Europe, reporting on the status of the clinic, discussing how they haven't heard from the Mission Board yet but are planning to leave Mayari regardless of where they end up, giving them an update on Steed's health, discussing

The parsonage of the Lula United Methodist Church.

The parsonage of the Lula United Methodist Church.

A brief history of the Old Sugar Valley Church including details of the church's Sunday School, and a chronological list of the church's pastors.

A brief history of the Old Sugar Valley Church including details of the church's Sunday School, and a chronological list of the church's pastors.

A letter from Morrell to Lois' parents, Donald and Elsie, asking if they could facilitate the exchange of books with the Sandy Book Store in Clearwater, thanking them for hosting the family and especially the children so kindly, giving an update on the children and Lois' health, expressing concern about the individuals gaining power within the new Cuban government, discussing his thoughts on how he and Lois might invest their money, sharing that he expects his mother had a good visit with Sammie and asking after Esther (sister-in-law), asking for news of professional and college

A letter from Morrell to Lois' parents, Donald and Elsie, asking if they could facilitate the exchange of books with the Sandy Book Store in Clearwater, thanking them for hosting the family and especially the children so kindly, giving an update on the children and Lois' health, expressing concern about the individuals gaining power within the new Cuban government, discussing his thoughts on how he and Lois might invest their money, sharing that he expects his mother had a good visit with Sammie and asking after Esther (sister-in-law), asking for news of professional and college

A letter from Morrell to Lois' mother, Elsie, expressing his and Lois' complex emotions about leaving Mayari, thanking them for their dedication to keeping up a correspondence with the family throughout their time in Cuba and specifically thanking them for the birthday letter he received, and sharing their plans for leaving June 2nd from Havana and spending several days in Lakeland before the conference.

A letter from Morrell to Lois' mother, Elsie, expressing his and Lois' complex emotions about leaving Mayari, thanking them for their dedication to keeping up a correspondence with the family throughout their time in Cuba and specifically thanking them for the birthday letter he received, and sharing their plans for leaving June 2nd from Havana and spending several days in Lakeland before the conference.

The carbon copy of a letter from Morrell to the Sandy Book Store in Clearwater, Florida, which was carbon copied to Donald Lerch, requesting they accept a copy of Webster's New World Dictionary which Lois bought previously and exchange it for two other books.

The carbon copy of a letter from Morrell to the Sandy Book Store in Clearwater, Florida, which was carbon copied to Donald Lerch, requesting they accept a copy of Webster's New World Dictionary which Lois bought previously and exchange it for two other books.

Two newspaper clippings with photographs featuring Rev. Walton McNeal, who served Lula United Methodist Church in the 1960s.

Two newspaper clippings with photographs featuring Rev. Walton McNeal, who served Lula United Methodist Church in the 1960s.

This history includes the years 1943, 1959-1960. It also includes a summary of the years 1872-1941.

This history includes the years 1943, 1959-1960. It also includes a summary of the years 1872-1941.

A brief history of the Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church of Temple, GA, including details of the founding, original building and subsequent renovations, notable members, and notable clergy. Included is a handwritten history and a partial typed transcription.

A brief history of the Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church of Temple, GA, including details of the founding, original building and subsequent renovations, notable members, and notable clergy. Included is a handwritten history and a partial typed transcription.

This history includes the years 1946-1948, 1956-1958, 1960-1963, 1965-1966, 1969-1971.

This history includes the years 1946-1948, 1956-1958, 1960-1963, 1965-1966, 1969-1971.

The interior of the Rush Chapel Methodist Church, showing the pulpit and altar before rows of curved pews.

The interior of the Rush Chapel Methodist Church, showing the pulpit and altar before rows of curved pews.

Photograph of Swords Methodist Church angled up towards the bell tower.

Photograph of Swords Methodist Church angled up towards the bell tower.

A brief history of the Summerhour Church, including the founding, notable members, and buildings.

A brief history of the Summerhour Church, including the founding, notable members, and buildings.

A history of the Brookhaven Methodist Church including details of the church's founding, organizations within the church, a list of bishops and pastors, and the rules of the church.

A history of the Brookhaven Methodist Church including details of the church's founding, organizations within the church, a list of bishops and pastors, and the rules of the church.

A brief history of the West Rome Methodist church including details of the founding, a list of charter members, purchase of land and a building, the first pastor, a tent revival preceeding the official opening of the church, and improvements made to the building.

A brief history of the West Rome Methodist church including details of the founding, a list of charter members, purchase of land and a building, the first pastor, a tent revival preceeding the official opening of the church, and improvements made to the building.

A brief history of the Whitesville Street Methodist Church including details of the founding, purchase of land, founding members, the connection to the church school, and community outreach.

A brief history of the Whitesville Street Methodist Church including details of the founding, purchase of land, founding members, the connection to the church school, and community outreach.