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TextLois Augusta Robinson and Morrell Steed Robinson to Donald Lerch, December [27], 1958
Robinson, Lois AugustaA telegram from Lois and Morrell to Lois' father, Donald, letting him know that the family is well, had a wonderful Christmas, and are living at the Agricultural school for the time being.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA telegram from Lois and Morrell to Lois' father, Donald, letting him know that the family is well, had a wonderful Christmas, and are living at the Agricultural school for the time being. -
TextLois Augusta Robinson and Morrell Steed Robinson to friends, October, 1959
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois and Morrell to their friends discussing the changes they are seeing after the victory of the revolutionaries over the old regime in Cuba, mentioning the success of efforts to reform and improve the educational system and public works in Cuba, encouraging their friends to avoid being overly critical of these efforts of those who have been fighting for freedom to establish a new and better country for themselves, prompting their friends to think about how Protestants might step up and take part in effecting the ways in which Cuba is beginning to experience change, givingSubject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Lois and Morrell to their friends discussing the changes they are seeing after the victory of the revolutionaries over the old regime in Cuba, mentioning the success of efforts to reform and improve the educational system and public works in Cuba, encouraging their friends to avoid being overly critical of these efforts of those who have been fighting for freedom to establish a new and better country for themselves, prompting their friends to think about how Protestants might step up and take part in effecting the ways in which Cuba is beginning to experience change, giving -
TextLois Augusta Robinson and Morrell Steed Robinson to their friends, February 22, 1958, Mayarí, Oriente, Cuba
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois and Morrell to their friends describing the fund raising for the renovation of the local church and the preparations they made for the family's trip to Costa Rica, sharing about the experience of attending Spanish language school in Costa Rica with other missionaries, discussing the adjustment of returning to Cuba and reacquainting themselves with the local community, giving an update on the family's well being and the children's development, discussing the work with the clinic, reporting on their sunday school program, and thanking everyone for keeping theSubject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Lois and Morrell to their friends describing the fund raising for the renovation of the local church and the preparations they made for the family's trip to Costa Rica, sharing about the experience of attending Spanish language school in Costa Rica with other missionaries, discussing the adjustment of returning to Cuba and reacquainting themselves with the local community, giving an update on the family's well being and the children's development, discussing the work with the clinic, reporting on their sunday school program, and thanking everyone for keeping the -
TextLois Augusta Robinson and Morrell Steed Robinson to their friends, July 15, 1957, Mayari, Oriente, Cuba
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois and Morrell to their friends describing their trip back to the States and the talks they gave while there, attesting to the good leadership of Bishop John Branscomb in Cuba, reflecting on the success of the annual conference and the work of the local Cuban pastors, reporting on the work of the clinic, discussing the beginning of Bible School season, giving updates on both the children, thanking their friends for all the letters and well wishes, and asking that they keep Cuba in their thoughts as the threat of civil war becomes more present.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Lois and Morrell to their friends describing their trip back to the States and the talks they gave while there, attesting to the good leadership of Bishop John Branscomb in Cuba, reflecting on the success of the annual conference and the work of the local Cuban pastors, reporting on the work of the clinic, discussing the beginning of Bible School season, giving updates on both the children, thanking their friends for all the letters and well wishes, and asking that they keep Cuba in their thoughts as the threat of civil war becomes more present. -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald Lerch, April 16, 1958
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her father, Donald, wishing him a happy birthday, assuring that the family is doing well, giving an update on the children, reassuring him and her mother that life in Mayari is still very normal with no disruptions from the revolution, sharing that the clinic has been busy and that their medicines are coming through alright, sharing that they don't leave town and Morrell doesn't travel his circuit at night, mentioning that their chickens are laying well and that she recently baked a cake using the eggs, discussing the clothing she has been sewing for Esther, andSubject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Lois to her father, Donald, wishing him a happy birthday, assuring that the family is doing well, giving an update on the children, reassuring him and her mother that life in Mayari is still very normal with no disruptions from the revolution, sharing that the clinic has been busy and that their medicines are coming through alright, sharing that they don't leave town and Morrell doesn't travel his circuit at night, mentioning that their chickens are laying well and that she recently baked a cake using the eggs, discussing the clothing she has been sewing for Esther, and -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald Lerch, April 17, 1959
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her father, Donald, wishing him a happy birthday, assuring him that the whole family has been thinking of him, mentioning that Elsie is going to try and call him to wish him a happy birthday, letting him know about the round of flu that she and the children caught and are recovering from, and giving him an update on George.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Lois to her father, Donald, wishing him a happy birthday, assuring him that the whole family has been thinking of him, mentioning that Elsie is going to try and call him to wish him a happy birthday, letting him know about the round of flu that she and the children caught and are recovering from, and giving him an update on George. -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald Lerch, February 17, 1956, Miami, Florida
Robinson, Lois AugustaA postcard from Lois to her father letting him know that she and Morrell are safely departing for Cuba and letting him know that they will write once they've arrived.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA postcard from Lois to her father letting him know that she and Morrell are safely departing for Cuba and letting him know that they will write once they've arrived. -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald Lerch, February 1956, Mayarí, Oriente, Cuba
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her father, Donald, telling him of their safe arrival in Cuba, the hold up with their luggage at customs, where they stayed for the first few days in the country, the Cuban food, the landscapes, and other missionary couples.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Lois to her father, Donald, telling him of their safe arrival in Cuba, the hold up with their luggage at customs, where they stayed for the first few days in the country, the Cuban food, the landscapes, and other missionary couples. -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald Lerch, January 21, 1960
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her father, Donald, thanking him for letting them know Elsie went up to visit Esther (sister), mentioning that she plans to send Elsie's birthday letter to Esther's, sharing that Steed has been doing much better living at the school and that the children are enjoying it, discussing how she goes into Mayari twice a week to work at the clinic and do the shopping, and mentioning that Juliet (of the Milk family?) travels to Preston every week so Lois can join if she needs.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightA letter from Lois to her father, Donald, thanking him for letting them know Elsie went up to visit Esther (sister), mentioning that she plans to send Elsie's birthday letter to Esther's, sharing that Steed has been doing much better living at the school and that the children are enjoying it, discussing how she goes into Mayari twice a week to work at the clinic and do the shopping, and mentioning that Juliet (of the Milk family?) travels to Preston every week so Lois can join if she needs. -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald Lerch, June 17, 1957
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her father, Donald, wishing him a happy Father's Day, describing a trip the family took out to the Agricultural School and that two of the Milk family children are spending the night with the family, giving an update on Esther and her development, asking that he pass along a request for more hairnets to her mother (Elsie), mentioning that she and Morrell went to the movies and saw "The Eddy Duchin Story," reporting on how busy the clinic has been, and describing how busy the next few weeks will be for the family with Morrell heading to a conference and thenSubject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Lois to her father, Donald, wishing him a happy Father's Day, describing a trip the family took out to the Agricultural School and that two of the Milk family children are spending the night with the family, giving an update on Esther and her development, asking that he pass along a request for more hairnets to her mother (Elsie), mentioning that she and Morrell went to the movies and saw "The Eddy Duchin Story," reporting on how busy the clinic has been, and describing how busy the next few weeks will be for the family with Morrell heading to a conference and then -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald Lerch, March 1, 1956
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her father, Donald, letting him know they revieced his letter, telling him that the family is still in Holguín and that they all were ill with a stomach issue but are recovering, updating him that they have all their luggage, describing the challenge of learning Spanish, describing the woman currently in charge of the clinic, and expressing her hope that she and Morrell will be able to be of more help in the parsonage and clinic soon.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Lois to her father, Donald, letting him know they revieced his letter, telling him that the family is still in Holguín and that they all were ill with a stomach issue but are recovering, updating him that they have all their luggage, describing the challenge of learning Spanish, describing the woman currently in charge of the clinic, and expressing her hope that she and Morrell will be able to be of more help in the parsonage and clinic soon. -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald Lerch, [March] 1956
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her father, Donald, informing him of their arrival in Mayarí, updating him on the family's recovered health, describing the unpacking process, describing the young woman who has been hired to help around the house, sharing her impression of the house, describing the community, and sharing their Sunday schedule.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Lois to her father, Donald, informing him of their arrival in Mayarí, updating him on the family's recovered health, describing the unpacking process, describing the young woman who has been hired to help around the house, sharing her impression of the house, describing the community, and sharing their Sunday schedule. -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald Lerch, [March] 1956
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her father, Donald, describing the family's busy Sunday schedule, providing an update on her pregnancy and preparations, describing the weather and plans for planting a garden, sharing about her and Morrell's progress in learning Spanish, discussing the lack of children and mothers at Sunday School, and updating on Steed's development.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Lois to her father, Donald, describing the family's busy Sunday schedule, providing an update on her pregnancy and preparations, describing the weather and plans for planting a garden, sharing about her and Morrell's progress in learning Spanish, discussing the lack of children and mothers at Sunday School, and updating on Steed's development. -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, 1956
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, updating them on her health, suggesting that they come to visit in October when the baby is due, describing the arrival of the rest of their belongings, describing the new car, describing the weather and soil in the area, telling about the pineapple sherbet she made, discussing her work in the clinic, and providing an update on her and Morrell's progress in learning Spanish.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, updating them on her health, suggesting that they come to visit in October when the baby is due, describing the arrival of the rest of their belongings, describing the new car, describing the weather and soil in the area, telling about the pineapple sherbet she made, discussing her work in the clinic, and providing an update on her and Morrell's progress in learning Spanish. -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, 1956
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, describing their trip with the Milks to Santiago where they went shopping and visited the Catholic Shrine of El Cobre, telling about Morrell's trip to the Methodist fair in Baguanos, describing the raucous of the yearly carnival in town and her disapproval of the liquor interests supporting the carnival, discussing baking a cake with a woman from the women's society, sharing about the several baptisms Morrell performed in a church up in the mountains, and a brief update on the family's health.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, describing their trip with the Milks to Santiago where they went shopping and visited the Catholic Shrine of El Cobre, telling about Morrell's trip to the Methodist fair in Baguanos, describing the raucous of the yearly carnival in town and her disapproval of the liquor interests supporting the carnival, discussing baking a cake with a woman from the women's society, sharing about the several baptisms Morrell performed in a church up in the mountains, and a brief update on the family's health. -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, April 16, 1956
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, describing the family's busy weekend, providing an update on Steed's development, discussing the weather and her health, telling them about visiting with the community members and their families, and sharing her desire to improve the children's part of the Sunday School.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, describing the family's busy weekend, providing an update on Steed's development, discussing the weather and her health, telling them about visiting with the community members and their families, and sharing her desire to improve the children's part of the Sunday School. -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, April 21, 1956
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, answering questions about how they get water in the house, talking about a trip swimming with the Milks, thanking them for their letters, letting them know that their package arrived in Cuba, giving them an update on Steed, describing a maternity outfit she made and some of her other clothes, telling them about the family's health, and giving a short update on their progress with understanding Spanish.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, answering questions about how they get water in the house, talking about a trip swimming with the Milks, thanking them for their letters, letting them know that their package arrived in Cuba, giving them an update on Steed, describing a maternity outfit she made and some of her other clothes, telling them about the family's health, and giving a short update on their progress with understanding Spanish. -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, April 24, 1958
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, reporting on how busy the clinic has been, sharing that their package arrived with the new clothes for the children and Morrell, assuring them that everything is well with the family, describing the family's trip into Holguin for physical exams, mentioning that one of their suitcases was stolen while in Holguin, giving a short update on the family's health, asking if they would be interested in visiting Cuba in the summer, mentioning that Morrell is thinking of having the family take vacation in the fall and visiting Georgia, andSubject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, reporting on how busy the clinic has been, sharing that their package arrived with the new clothes for the children and Morrell, assuring them that everything is well with the family, describing the family's trip into Holguin for physical exams, mentioning that one of their suitcases was stolen while in Holguin, giving a short update on the family's health, asking if they would be interested in visiting Cuba in the summer, mentioning that Morrell is thinking of having the family take vacation in the fall and visiting Georgia, and -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, April 27, 1960
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, letting them know the family made it back to Mayari safely, describing their trip back to Cuba, mentioning that everyone is doing well and that they were welcomed back with great circumstance, and thanking them for their help during the trip.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, letting them know the family made it back to Mayari safely, describing their trip back to Cuba, mentioning that everyone is doing well and that they were welcomed back with great circumstance, and thanking them for their help during the trip. -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, April 29, 1956
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, describing a new family who is staying in the clinic while they help build houses and churches, sharing about their Spanish tutor and her husband who lent them a radio, discussing the political turmoil in Cuba, celebrating that Morrell preached his first sermon in Spanish, requesting her parents forward existing and start new subscriptions for several journals on church and nursing issues, and providing updates on the weather as well as her pregnancy.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, describing a new family who is staying in the clinic while they help build houses and churches, sharing about their Spanish tutor and her husband who lent them a radio, discussing the political turmoil in Cuba, celebrating that Morrell preached his first sermon in Spanish, requesting her parents forward existing and start new subscriptions for several journals on church and nursing issues, and providing updates on the weather as well as her pregnancy. -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, April 7, 1958
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, mentioning that she and the children have returned from the Agricultural school and work at the church and clinic are back to relative normality, discussing their Easter celebrations, sharing that she has finished sewing the curtains and that the living room furniture arrived, mentioning that Sotera left to return home in light of the political situation, giving an update on the children, describing how their stay at the Agricultural school went, and mentioning the clothes she finished making for Esther.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, mentioning that she and the children have returned from the Agricultural school and work at the church and clinic are back to relative normality, discussing their Easter celebrations, sharing that she has finished sewing the curtains and that the living room furniture arrived, mentioning that Sotera left to return home in light of the political situation, giving an update on the children, describing how their stay at the Agricultural school went, and mentioning the clothes she finished making for Esther.