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  • A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, asking them to renew her and Morrell's US driver's licenses, mentioning that Morrell is working to get his Cuban driver's license, sharing a photograph of Steed and asking for them to make copies to share with other relatives, asking for a few more things to be brought with them when they visit (dish cloths, pajamas for Steed, a pair of shoes, Morrell's golf clubs), expressing happiness and anticipation of their visit, describing a map of Holguin which Morrell drew (and was included with the letter at the time of sending), giving an update on the family's well being an general health, and describing a visiting American couple who shared a meal with them.
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    Lois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, September 16, 1956

    Robinson, Lois Augusta
    A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, asking them to renew her and Morrell's US driver's licenses, mentioning that Morrell is working to get his Cuban driver's license, sharing a photograph of Steed and asking for them to make copies to share with other relatives, asking for a few more things to be brought with them when they visit (dish cloths, pajamas for Steed, a pair of shoes, Morrell's golf clubs), expressing happiness and anticipation of their visit, describing a map of Holguin which Morrell drew (and was included with the letter at the time of sending)
    Subject - Time Period
    Twentieth century
    Date Created
    1956-09-16
    Collection
    Robinson Family papers
    Copyright
    IN COPYRIGHT
    A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, asking them to renew her and Morrell's US driver's licenses, mentioning that Morrell is working to get his Cuban driver's license, sharing a photograph of Steed and asking for them to make copies to share with other relatives, asking for a few more things to be brought with them when they visit (dish cloths, pajamas for Steed, a pair of shoes, Morrell's golf clubs), expressing happiness and anticipation of their visit, describing a map of Holguin which Morrell drew (and was included with the letter at the time of sending)
  • A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, mentioning that she will send this letter to Clearwater and include her and Morrell's drivers' licenses for renewal, apologizing for not writing the previous week since she was busy with the children while Morrell was out of town with some of the young folks from the church, sharing that Steed and Esther have started at kindergarten and are enjoying it, giving an update on George, sharing their tentative plans for traveling to Florida in November and December to speak throughout the state about their work, asking if they would be interested in watching George during that time while Esther and Steed stay with Morrell's mother, mentioning that she would like to get some dental work done at that time as well, assuring them that she is feeling much better than she has been previously, wishing them well on their travels, and mentioning that she has been working on making some dresses for Esther.
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    Lois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, September 16, 1959

    Robinson, Lois Augusta
    A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, mentioning that she will send this letter to Clearwater and include her and Morrell's drivers' licenses for renewal, apologizing for not writing the previous week since she was busy with the children while Morrell was out of town with some of the young folks from the church, sharing that Steed and Esther have started at kindergarten and are enjoying it, giving an update on George, sharing their tentative plans for traveling to Florida in November and December to speak throughout the state about their work, asking if they would be
    Subject - Time Period
    Twentieth century
    Date Created
    1959-09-16
    Collection
    Robinson Family papers
    Copyright
    IN COPYRIGHT
    A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, mentioning that she will send this letter to Clearwater and include her and Morrell's drivers' licenses for renewal, apologizing for not writing the previous week since she was busy with the children while Morrell was out of town with some of the young folks from the church, sharing that Steed and Esther have started at kindergarten and are enjoying it, giving an update on George, sharing their tentative plans for traveling to Florida in November and December to speak throughout the state about their work, asking if they would be
  • A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, describing how she is getting on with her pregnancy and handling the social gatherings put on by the Women's Society, telling them about Steed's new sunsuit, giving an update on Dr. Jesse, letting them know Steed is beginning to get more teeth, discussing her latest baking endeavors, describing Morrell's recent work at the camp and that he is back for good now, and reporting that Steed is beginning to speak more and more.
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    Lois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, September 2, 1956

    Robinson, Lois Augusta
    A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, describing how she is getting on with her pregnancy and handling the social gatherings put on by the Women's Society, telling them about Steed's new sunsuit, giving an update on Dr. Jesse, letting them know Steed is beginning to get more teeth, discussing her latest baking endeavors, describing Morrell's recent work at the camp and that he is back for good now, and reporting that Steed is beginning to speak more and more.
    Subject - Time Period
    Twentieth century
    Date Created
    1956-09-02
    Collection
    Robinson Family papers
    Copyright
    IN COPYRIGHT
    A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, describing how she is getting on with her pregnancy and handling the social gatherings put on by the Women's Society, telling them about Steed's new sunsuit, giving an update on Dr. Jesse, letting them know Steed is beginning to get more teeth, discussing her latest baking endeavors, describing Morrell's recent work at the camp and that he is back for good now, and reporting that Steed is beginning to speak more and more.
  • A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, describing the birthday party they threw for Esther, giving an update on the children, describing their daily schedule at the Spanish language school, describing the housekeeper (Carmen), mentioning some of the strange insects they've encountered, describing one of the other Methodist couples at the language school who are preparing to go to Peru, discussing their trip to the leather factory, and mentioning a dinner they attended with other Methodist families.
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    Lois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, September 28, 1957

    Robinson, Lois Augusta
    A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, describing the birthday party they threw for Esther, giving an update on the children, describing their daily schedule at the Spanish language school, describing the housekeeper (Carmen), mentioning some of the strange insects they've encountered, describing one of the other Methodist couples at the language school who are preparing to go to Peru, discussing their trip to the leather factory, and mentioning a dinner they attended with other Methodist families.
    Subject - Time Period
    Twentieth century
    Date Created
    1957-09-28
    Collection
    Robinson Family papers
    Copyright
    IN COPYRIGHT
    A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, describing the birthday party they threw for Esther, giving an update on the children, describing their daily schedule at the Spanish language school, describing the housekeeper (Carmen), mentioning some of the strange insects they've encountered, describing one of the other Methodist couples at the language school who are preparing to go to Peru, discussing their trip to the leather factory, and mentioning a dinner they attended with other Methodist families.
  • A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, asking if they can schedule some dentist appointments for her, outlining the children's needs for winter clothes, mentioning that she's enclosed a photograph of the family, noting that Esther's shoes haven't arrived but she thinks they are on their way, describing how different Esther and Steed's attitudes towards kindergarten are, sharing details of the family's trip to the beach at Guarda la Vaca, giving a short update on George, thanking them for sending the renewed drivers' licenses, describing the increasing number of attendees at the church, and mentioning that they are working on putting together a monthly program for young married couples.
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    Lois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, September 29, 1959

    Robinson, Lois Augusta
    A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, asking if they can schedule some dentist appointments for her, outlining the children's needs for winter clothes, mentioning that she's enclosed a photograph of the family, noting that Esther's shoes haven't arrived but she thinks they are on their way, describing how different Esther and Steed's attitudes towards kindergarten are, sharing details of the family's trip to the beach at Guarda la Vaca, giving a short update on George, thanking them for sending the renewed drivers' licenses, describing the
    Subject - Time Period
    Twentieth century
    Date Created
    1959-09-29
    Collection
    Robinson Family papers
    Copyright
    IN COPYRIGHT
    A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, asking if they can schedule some dentist appointments for her, outlining the children's needs for winter clothes, mentioning that she's enclosed a photograph of the family, noting that Esther's shoes haven't arrived but she thinks they are on their way, describing how different Esther and Steed's attitudes towards kindergarten are, sharing details of the family's trip to the beach at Guarda la Vaca, giving a short update on George, thanking them for sending the renewed drivers' licenses, describing the
  • A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, letting them know that she has received the box of clothes they sent for the family, discussing the redistricting of Oriente and the assignment of their new superintendent, mentioning that Morrell knows the Kenneth Jones who put on a program at the church (in Clearwater?), sharing that Morrell is finalizing plans for improvements to the church, discussing Steed's improving health and metioning that the clinic's new doctor suggested a possible vaccine to treat asthmatic bronchitis which might be helpful, giving an update on how George is developing, and sharing that Esther is still in the process of learning to be gentle with the baby.
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    Lois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, September 3, 1959

    Robinson, Lois Augusta
    A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, letting them know that she has received the box of clothes they sent for the family, discussing the redistricting of Oriente and the assignment of their new superintendent, mentioning that Morrell knows the Kenneth Jones who put on a program at the church (in Clearwater?), sharing that Morrell is finalizing plans for improvements to the church, discussing Steed's improving health and metioning that the clinic's new doctor suggested a possible vaccine to treat asthmatic bronchitis which might be helpful, giving an update on how
    Subject - Time Period
    Twentieth century
    Date Created
    1959-09-03
    Collection
    Robinson Family papers
    Copyright
    IN COPYRIGHT
    A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, letting them know that she has received the box of clothes they sent for the family, discussing the redistricting of Oriente and the assignment of their new superintendent, mentioning that Morrell knows the Kenneth Jones who put on a program at the church (in Clearwater?), sharing that Morrell is finalizing plans for improvements to the church, discussing Steed's improving health and metioning that the clinic's new doctor suggested a possible vaccine to treat asthmatic bronchitis which might be helpful, giving an update on how
  • A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, telling them about the journey to Costa Rica including spending four days in Havana, describing how much they like the house they are staying in, praising the maid who has been assigned to them, expressing how welcome the cooler weather is, describing the coffee grove their house sits across from and the weather, mentioning the other family and two single people who the family share a house with, describing the bountiful markets, listing some of the house's amenities, giving an update on how the children are adjusting, and thanking them for the check and letter they sent.
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    Lois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, September 4, 1957

    Robinson, Lois Augusta
    A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, telling them about the journey to Costa Rica including spending four days in Havana, describing how much they like the house they are staying in, praising the maid who has been assigned to them, expressing how welcome the cooler weather is, describing the coffee grove their house sits across from and the weather, mentioning the other family and two single people who the family share a house with, describing the bountiful markets, listing some of the house's amenities, giving an update on how the children are adjusting, and thanking them
    Subject - Time Period
    Twentieth century
    Date Created
    1957-09-04
    Collection
    Robinson Family papers
    Copyright
    IN COPYRIGHT
    A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, telling them about the journey to Costa Rica including spending four days in Havana, describing how much they like the house they are staying in, praising the maid who has been assigned to them, expressing how welcome the cooler weather is, describing the coffee grove their house sits across from and the weather, mentioning the other family and two single people who the family share a house with, describing the bountiful markets, listing some of the house's amenities, giving an update on how the children are adjusting, and thanking them
  • A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, mentioning that the clinic hasn't been too busy lately, thanking them for their letter and the check which they plan to use to purchase a vaporizer if one can be found, giving a small update on the children, noting that she recently had her Typhoid booster and is working to get Morrell to take his, sharing that Morrell had taken Steed with him for a weekend to pick up some church bells, describing the dress she made while Morrell and Steed were gone, asking if they could send her a dress pattern in size 12 and some patterns for Esther's summer clothes, briefly mentioning the weather, and sharing some news of the political situation including the shutting down of schools and the departure of many of the students from the Agricultural School.
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    Lois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, [April or May] 1957

    Robinson, Lois Augusta
    A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, mentioning that the clinic hasn't been too busy lately, thanking them for their letter and the check which they plan to use to purchase a vaporizer if one can be found, giving a small update on the children, noting that she recently had her Typhoid booster and is working to get Morrell to take his, sharing that Morrell had taken Steed with him for a weekend to pick up some church bells, describing the dress she made while Morrell and Steed were gone, asking if they could send her a dress pattern in size 12 and some patterns for Esther&
    Subject - Time Period
    Twentieth century
    Date Created
    1957-04
    1957-05
    Collection
    Robinson Family papers
    Copyright
    IN COPYRIGHT
    A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, mentioning that the clinic hasn't been too busy lately, thanking them for their letter and the check which they plan to use to purchase a vaporizer if one can be found, giving a small update on the children, noting that she recently had her Typhoid booster and is working to get Morrell to take his, sharing that Morrell had taken Steed with him for a weekend to pick up some church bells, describing the dress she made while Morrell and Steed were gone, asking if they could send her a dress pattern in size 12 and some patterns for Esther&
  • A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, thanking them for their letter, discussing a wedding, providing updates on the family's well being, describing how busy their Easter was with several services and Sunday School, expressing her frustration at not being able to fully engage with the mission work because of language and cultural barriers.
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    Lois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, [April] 1956

    Robinson, Lois Augusta
    A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, thanking them for their letter, discussing a wedding, providing updates on the family's well being, describing how busy their Easter was with several services and Sunday School, expressing her frustration at not being able to fully engage with the mission work because of language and cultural barriers.
    Subject - Time Period
    Twentieth century
    Date Created
    1956-04
    Collection
    Robinson Family papers
    Copyright
    IN COPYRIGHT
    A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, thanking them for their letter, discussing a wedding, providing updates on the family's well being, describing how busy their Easter was with several services and Sunday School, expressing her frustration at not being able to fully engage with the mission work because of language and cultural barriers.
  • A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, thanking them for their letter and news that her grandfather is doing well, mentioning that Norma has been feeling better so Lois has been less busy around the house, giving a short update on the children, discussing her work at the clinic including administering of polio vaccines, and sending them well wishes and hopes that they will visit soon.
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    Lois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, [April] 1957

    Robinson, Lois Augusta
    A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, thanking them for their letter and news that her grandfather is doing well, mentioning that Norma has been feeling better so Lois has been less busy around the house, giving a short update on the children, discussing her work at the clinic including administering of polio vaccines, and sending them well wishes and hopes that they will visit soon.
    Subject - Time Period
    Twentieth century
    Date Created
    1957-04
    Collection
    Robinson Family papers
    Copyright
    IN COPYRIGHT
    A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, thanking them for their letter and news that her grandfather is doing well, mentioning that Norma has been feeling better so Lois has been less busy around the house, giving a short update on the children, discussing her work at the clinic including administering of polio vaccines, and sending them well wishes and hopes that they will visit soon.
  • A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, mentioning that Morrell is getting the car fixed in Holguin in preparation for a trip to Havana, sharing that George and Esther have recently been ill, giving a general update on the children, mentioning that she has been doing well, reporting on the success of the clinic and that she has been trying to work there as little as possible, discussing her trip to the dentist in Preston and the future dental work she will need done, sharing that the two Emory students have left and that there as been some serious issues with bus transportation in the county, and mentioning that the Park family has left for their vacation.
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    Lois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, [August] 1959

    Robinson, Lois Augusta
    A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, mentioning that Morrell is getting the car fixed in Holguin in preparation for a trip to Havana, sharing that George and Esther have recently been ill, giving a general update on the children, mentioning that she has been doing well, reporting on the success of the clinic and that she has been trying to work there as little as possible, discussing her trip to the dentist in Preston and the future dental work she will need done, sharing that the two Emory students have left and that there as been some serious issues with bus transportation in
    Subject - Time Period
    Twentieth century
    Date Created
    1959-08
    Collection
    Robinson Family papers
    Copyright
    IN COPYRIGHT
    A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, mentioning that Morrell is getting the car fixed in Holguin in preparation for a trip to Havana, sharing that George and Esther have recently been ill, giving a general update on the children, mentioning that she has been doing well, reporting on the success of the clinic and that she has been trying to work there as little as possible, discussing her trip to the dentist in Preston and the future dental work she will need done, sharing that the two Emory students have left and that there as been some serious issues with bus transportation in
  • A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, describing the busy day she and Morrell had taking care of an emergency at the clinic and preaching, mentioning a trip Morrell took to the mountains to see an area where they hope to send some Agricultural school graduates to start a church and Sunday School, describing a group of preachers and laymen who visited from Miami and Tallahassee, discussing the weather and that it is beginning to be ice cream season, giving a short update on Steed, and asking if they could buy some food before the family arrives.
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    Lois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, [February or March] 1957

    Robinson, Lois Augusta
    A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, describing the busy day she and Morrell had taking care of an emergency at the clinic and preaching, mentioning a trip Morrell took to the mountains to see an area where they hope to send some Agricultural school graduates to start a church and Sunday School, describing a group of preachers and laymen who visited from Miami and Tallahassee, discussing the weather and that it is beginning to be ice cream season, giving a short update on Steed, and asking if they could buy some food before the family arrives.
    Subject - Time Period
    Twentieth century
    Date Created
    1957-02
    1957-03
    Collection
    Robinson Family papers
    Copyright
    IN COPYRIGHT
    A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, describing the busy day she and Morrell had taking care of an emergency at the clinic and preaching, mentioning a trip Morrell took to the mountains to see an area where they hope to send some Agricultural school graduates to start a church and Sunday School, describing a group of preachers and laymen who visited from Miami and Tallahassee, discussing the weather and that it is beginning to be ice cream season, giving a short update on Steed, and asking if they could buy some food before the family arrives.
  • A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, telling them about her work at the clinic and as the Secretary of Spiritual Life for the Women's Society, describing plans for summer Bible Schools, outlining the plans for a party in honor of the President of the Women's Society who is also pregnant, informing them of Morrell's travels to Havana and the on to Jacksonville, and providing updates on Steed's adventures in the rain and garden.
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    Lois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, [July] 1956

    Robinson, Lois Augusta
    A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, telling them about her work at the clinic and as the Secretary of Spiritual Life for the Women's Society, describing plans for summer Bible Schools, outlining the plans for a party in honor of the President of the Women's Society who is also pregnant, informing them of Morrell's travels to Havana and the on to Jacksonville, and providing updates on Steed's adventures in the rain and garden.
    Subject - Time Period
    Twentieth century
    Date Created
    1956-07
    Collection
    Robinson Family papers
    Copyright
    IN COPYRIGHT
    A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, telling them about her work at the clinic and as the Secretary of Spiritual Life for the Women's Society, describing plans for summer Bible Schools, outlining the plans for a party in honor of the President of the Women's Society who is also pregnant, informing them of Morrell's travels to Havana and the on to Jacksonville, and providing updates on Steed's adventures in the rain and garden.
  • A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, discussing how the family is hosting some caravaners who are helping with the summer Bible Schools, giving updates on the children's health, mentioning that the Milk family is leaving on their year's furlough, and wishing them well.
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    Lois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, [July] 1957

    Robinson, Lois Augusta
    A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, discussing how the family is hosting some caravaners who are helping with the summer Bible Schools, giving updates on the children's health, mentioning that the Milk family is leaving on their year's furlough, and wishing them well.
    Subject - Time Period
    Twentieth century
    Date Created
    1957-07
    Collection
    Robinson Family papers
    Copyright
    IN COPYRIGHT
    A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, discussing how the family is hosting some caravaners who are helping with the summer Bible Schools, giving updates on the children's health, mentioning that the Milk family is leaving on their year's furlough, and wishing them well.
  • A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, discussing her development of some sort of allergy, giving an update on the children, reporting on the success of Youth Week and meeting a young female preacher who stayed with the family, describing the outfits that Esther has been wearing, reassuring them that the rebel activity near them (possibly referencing the Granma landing the previous November) has not put the family in any danger, and mentioning that Miss Derby and Dr. Ellis of the Board of MIssions will be visiting.
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    Lois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, [June] 1957

    Robinson, Lois Augusta
    A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, discussing her development of some sort of allergy, giving an update on the children, reporting on the success of Youth Week and meeting a young female preacher who stayed with the family, describing the outfits that Esther has been wearing, reassuring them that the rebel activity near them (possibly referencing the Granma landing the previous November) has not put the family in any danger, and mentioning that Miss Derby and Dr. Ellis of the Board of MIssions will be visiting.
    Subject - Time Period
    Twentieth century
    Date Created
    1957-06
    Collection
    Robinson Family papers
    Copyright
    IN COPYRIGHT
    A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, discussing her development of some sort of allergy, giving an update on the children, reporting on the success of Youth Week and meeting a young female preacher who stayed with the family, describing the outfits that Esther has been wearing, reassuring them that the rebel activity near them (possibly referencing the Granma landing the previous November) has not put the family in any danger, and mentioning that Miss Derby and Dr. Ellis of the Board of MIssions will be visiting.
  • A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, letting them know the family arrived back in Cuba safely, describing the trip and how the children fared, expressing how nice it is to be home, mentioning that she hopes they enjoyed the family's visit, and asking them to send the baby spoons they left behind.
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    Lois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, [March or April] 1957

    Robinson, Lois Augusta
    A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, letting them know the family arrived back in Cuba safely, describing the trip and how the children fared, expressing how nice it is to be home, mentioning that she hopes they enjoyed the family's visit, and asking them to send the baby spoons they left behind.
    Subject - Time Period
    Twentieth century
    Date Created
    1957-03
    1957-04
    Collection
    Robinson Family papers
    Copyright
    IN COPYRIGHT
    A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, letting them know the family arrived back in Cuba safely, describing the trip and how the children fared, expressing how nice it is to be home, mentioning that she hopes they enjoyed the family's visit, and asking them to send the baby spoons they left behind.
  • A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, giving them an update on their progress through the Spanish language course, mentioning they just finished exams, discussing how they decided to take Steed out of nursery school since he kept getting sick, noting that she and Morrell are planning a shoping trip in anticipation of the holidays, sharing their plans to visit Panama, and mentioning that Steed has been expressing an interest in going to visit his grandparents.
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    Lois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, [November] 16, 1957

    Robinson, Lois Augusta
    A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, giving them an update on their progress through the Spanish language course, mentioning they just finished exams, discussing how they decided to take Steed out of nursery school since he kept getting sick, noting that she and Morrell are planning a shoping trip in anticipation of the holidays, sharing their plans to visit Panama, and mentioning that Steed has been expressing an interest in going to visit his grandparents.
    Subject - Time Period
    Twentieth century
    Date Created
    1957-11-16
    Collection
    Robinson Family papers
    Copyright
    IN COPYRIGHT
    A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, giving them an update on their progress through the Spanish language course, mentioning they just finished exams, discussing how they decided to take Steed out of nursery school since he kept getting sick, noting that she and Morrell are planning a shoping trip in anticipation of the holidays, sharing their plans to visit Panama, and mentioning that Steed has been expressing an interest in going to visit his grandparents.
  • A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, apologizing for not writing for awhile, mentioning that she and Morrell have been busy with exams at the school, discussing Steed starting primary school and picking up a cold there that worstened to asthmatic bronchitis, sharing that Steed is really enjoying nursery/primary school, informing them that the family might be coming back to Florida for Christmas if they can arrange to be away from the church in Cuba, describing a chocolate cake she made, and letting them know that all is well in Mayari.
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    Lois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, [November] 1956

    Robinson, Lois Augusta
    A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, apologizing for not writing for awhile, mentioning that she and Morrell have been busy with exams at the school, discussing Steed starting primary school and picking up a cold there that worstened to asthmatic bronchitis, sharing that Steed is really enjoying nursery/primary school, informing them that the family might be coming back to Florida for Christmas if they can arrange to be away from the church in Cuba, describing a chocolate cake she made, and letting them know that all is well in Mayari.
    Subject - Time Period
    Twentieth century
    Date Created
    1956-11
    Collection
    Robinson Family papers
    Copyright
    IN COPYRIGHT
    A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, apologizing for not writing for awhile, mentioning that she and Morrell have been busy with exams at the school, discussing Steed starting primary school and picking up a cold there that worstened to asthmatic bronchitis, sharing that Steed is really enjoying nursery/primary school, informing them that the family might be coming back to Florida for Christmas if they can arrange to be away from the church in Cuba, describing a chocolate cake she made, and letting them know that all is well in Mayari.
  • A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, thanking them for renewing the drivers' licenses, letting them know this will be her last letter before they arrive, giving an update on her pregnancy, notifying them that the past president of the Women's Society had her baby, discussing their neighbor who has a child around Steed's age with another on the way, wishing them a good and safe trip, describing the family's visit to Nicaro where Morrell preaches for a congregation of Americans, sharing about their trip to a carnival in town which Steed enjoyed, and giving a small update on Dr. Jesse's health.
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    Lois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, [September] 1956

    Robinson, Lois Augusta
    A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, thanking them for renewing the drivers' licenses, letting them know this will be her last letter before they arrive, giving an update on her pregnancy, notifying them that the past president of the Women's Society had her baby, discussing their neighbor who has a child around Steed's age with another on the way, wishing them a good and safe trip, describing the family's visit to Nicaro where Morrell preaches for a congregation of Americans, sharing about their trip to a carnival in town which Steed enjoyed, and giving a
    Subject - Time Period
    Twentieth century
    Date Created
    1956-09
    Collection
    Robinson Family papers
    Copyright
    IN COPYRIGHT
    A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, thanking them for renewing the drivers' licenses, letting them know this will be her last letter before they arrive, giving an update on her pregnancy, notifying them that the past president of the Women's Society had her baby, discussing their neighbor who has a child around Steed's age with another on the way, wishing them a good and safe trip, describing the family's visit to Nicaro where Morrell preaches for a congregation of Americans, sharing about their trip to a carnival in town which Steed enjoyed, and giving a
  • A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, apologizing for not writing sooner, mentioning that the family attended a nice picnic with two other families who have children around Steed's age, giving a short update on the children, describing the new seat she had to make for their stroller after the dog (Jack) tore up the old one, confirming that they had received the slides, considering whether to bring her black or white accessories on the family's trip, describing an excursion Morrell is on to a remote location where Dr. Stewart would like to begin outreach work, expressing her hopes that room and board can be arranged for a group of preachers Morrell is meeting from Miami and Tallahassee, and asking if they could help her facilitate the purchase of some dishware for Norma to give to her mother for Mother's Day.
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    Lois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, [Spring] 1957

    Robinson, Lois Augusta
    A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, apologizing for not writing sooner, mentioning that the family attended a nice picnic with two other families who have children around Steed's age, giving a short update on the children, describing the new seat she had to make for their stroller after the dog (Jack) tore up the old one, confirming that they had received the slides, considering whether to bring her black or white accessories on the family's trip, describing an excursion Morrell is on to a remote location where Dr.
    Subject - Time Period
    Twentieth century
    Date Created
    1957
    Collection
    Robinson Family papers
    Copyright
    IN COPYRIGHT
    A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, apologizing for not writing sooner, mentioning that the family attended a nice picnic with two other families who have children around Steed's age, giving a short update on the children, describing the new seat she had to make for their stroller after the dog (Jack) tore up the old one, confirming that they had received the slides, considering whether to bring her black or white accessories on the family's trip, describing an excursion Morrell is on to a remote location where Dr.
  • Two letters written on front and back of a single sheet. The first letter is from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, asking them to come whenever is most convenient for them, sharing how her pregnancy is going and their plans for getting to the hospital when the baby comes, giving an update on the clinic and Morrell's church work, mentioning a cookbook that Morrell gifted her and a recipe she tried from it, sharing that they decided to pull Steed from Kindergarten as he was struggling, and wishing her mother a happy birthday. The second letter is from Morrell to Lois' mother, Elsie, urging her to visit and hoping that Donald can come as well, wishing her a happy birthday and assuring her that she still has many wonderful years ahead of her, giving an update on how the family is doing, recommending a book on the family and mental illness, and mentioning he is going to Holguin to give a talk on preparing sermons.
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    Lois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, and Morrell Steed Robinson to Elsie Lerch, January 29, 1959

    Robinson, Lois Augusta
    Two letters written on front and back of a single sheet. The first letter is from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, asking them to come whenever is most convenient for them, sharing how her pregnancy is going and their plans for getting to the hospital when the baby comes, giving an update on the clinic and Morrell's church work, mentioning a cookbook that Morrell gifted her and a recipe she tried from it, sharing that they decided to pull Steed from Kindergarten as he was struggling, and wishing her mother a happy birthday.
    Subject - Time Period
    Twentieth century
    Date Created
    1959-01-29
    Collection
    Robinson Family papers
    Copyright
    IN COPYRIGHT
    Two letters written on front and back of a single sheet. The first letter is from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, asking them to come whenever is most convenient for them, sharing how her pregnancy is going and their plans for getting to the hospital when the baby comes, giving an update on the clinic and Morrell's church work, mentioning a cookbook that Morrell gifted her and a recipe she tried from it, sharing that they decided to pull Steed from Kindergarten as he was struggling, and wishing her mother a happy birthday.
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