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  • A 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.
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    Lois Augusta Robinson and Morrell Steed Robinson to Donald Lerch, December [27], 1958

    Robinson, Lois Augusta
    A 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 Period
    Twentieth century
    Date Created
    December 27, 1958
    Collection
    Robinson Family papers
    Copyright
    A 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.
  • A 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 updates on the efforts to increase church attendance in Mayari and the rest of their circuit, providing an update on the success of the clinic, announcing that a local Cuban preacher has joined them to support the Sunday school program, providing an update on the Gonzalez family who have taken over leadership of the Guayaba-Cocal circuit, thanking everyone for donating to the Mayari Work Fund to support the work they are doing, and giving a short post-script to update their friends on the children and family.
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    Lois Augusta Robinson and Morrell Steed Robinson to friends, October, 1959

    Robinson, Lois Augusta
    A 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
    Subject - Time Period
    Twentieth century
    Date Created
    October 1959
    Collection
    Robinson Family papers
    Copyright
    A 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
  • A 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 family in their thoughts and prayers.
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    Lois Augusta Robinson and Morrell Steed Robinson to their friends, February 22, 1958, Mayarí, Oriente, Cuba

    Robinson, Lois Augusta
    A 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
    Subject - Time Period
    Twentieth century
    Date Created
    February 22, 1958
    Collection
    Robinson Family papers
    Copyright
    A 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
  • A 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.
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    Lois Augusta Robinson and Morrell Steed Robinson to their friends, July 15, 1957, Mayari, Oriente, Cuba

    Robinson, Lois Augusta
    A 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 Period
    Twentieth century
    Date Created
    July 15, 1957
    Collection
    Robinson Family papers
    Copyright
    A 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.
  • 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
    January 29, 1959
    Collection
    Robinson Family papers
    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.
  • A scrapbook of photographs, newspaper clippings, programs, and decorations documenting the lives of Rev. Morrell Robinson, his wife, Lois, and their children, Morrell "Steed" Jr., Esther, and George, from their time at First Methodist Church in St. Petersburg, Florida, to their time as missionaries in Mayari, Cuba, and through their time in the Tampa Heights neighborhood of Tampa, Florida.
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    Lois and Morrell Robinson scrapbook

    Robinson, Morrell Steed
    A scrapbook of photographs, newspaper clippings, programs, and decorations documenting the lives of Rev. Morrell Robinson, his wife, Lois, and their children, Morrell "Steed" Jr., Esther, and George, from their time at First Methodist Church in St. Petersburg, Florida, to their time as missionaries in Mayari, Cuba, and through their time in the Tampa Heights neighborhood of Tampa, Florida.
    Temporal Coverage
    Twentieth century
    Date Created
    1952 – 1964
    Collection
    Robinson Family papers
    Copyright
    A scrapbook of photographs, newspaper clippings, programs, and decorations documenting the lives of Rev. Morrell Robinson, his wife, Lois, and their children, Morrell "Steed" Jr., Esther, and George, from their time at First Methodist Church in St. Petersburg, Florida, to their time as missionaries in Mayari, Cuba, and through their time in the Tampa Heights neighborhood of Tampa, Florida.
  • A letter from Morrell to Lois' parents, Donald and Elsie, explaining the enclosed photographs taken during and after the conflict, assuring them that the family is well and excited to welcome the new baby, sharing updates on Lois' pregnancy and reflecting on their marriage, thanking them for their letters and commenting on the changes in the church in Clearwater, discussing the changes he and Lois would like to continue making to the house, outlining their plans for financing these changes and asking if they know anyone willing to donate to the cause of improving the parsonage, and mentioning that his mother will arrive shortly.
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    Morrel Steed Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, February 25, 1959

    Robinson, Morrell Steed
    A letter from Morrell to Lois' parents, Donald and Elsie, explaining the enclosed photographs taken during and after the conflict, assuring them that the family is well and excited to welcome the new baby, sharing updates on Lois' pregnancy and reflecting on their marriage, thanking them for their letters and commenting on the changes in the church in Clearwater, discussing the changes he and Lois would like to continue making to the house, outlining their plans for financing these changes and asking if they know anyone willing to donate to the cause of improving the parsonage, and
    Subject - Time Period
    Twentieth century
    Date Created
    February 25, 1959
    Collection
    Robinson Family papers
    Copyright
    A letter from Morrell to Lois' parents, Donald and Elsie, explaining the enclosed photographs taken during and after the conflict, assuring them that the family is well and excited to welcome the new baby, sharing updates on Lois' pregnancy and reflecting on their marriage, thanking them for their letters and commenting on the changes in the church in Clearwater, discussing the changes he and Lois would like to continue making to the house, outlining their plans for financing these changes and asking if they know anyone willing to donate to the cause of improving the parsonage, and
  • A letter from Morrell and Lois Robinson through the Board of Mission to their friends and loved ones providing a report on their missionary work and the general state of the region of Cuba where they are working. They describe the work of the pediatric clinic, report on the Mayari, Felton, Arroyo Blanco, Oriente, and Nicaro congregational areas, and provide updates on their personal lives and that of their family.
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    Morrell Steed Robinson and Lois Augusta Robinson to friends and family, September 15, 1956, Mayarí, Oriente, Cuba

    Robinson, Morrell Steed
    A letter from Morrell and Lois Robinson through the Board of Mission to their friends and loved ones providing a report on their missionary work and the general state of the region of Cuba where they are working. They describe the work of the pediatric clinic, report on the Mayari, Felton, Arroyo Blanco, Oriente, and Nicaro congregational areas, and provide updates on their personal lives and that of their family.
    Subject - Time Period
    Twentieth century
    Date Created
    September 15, 1956
    Collection
    Robinson Family papers
    Copyright
    A letter from Morrell and Lois Robinson through the Board of Mission to their friends and loved ones providing a report on their missionary work and the general state of the region of Cuba where they are working. They describe the work of the pediatric clinic, report on the Mayari, Felton, Arroyo Blanco, Oriente, and Nicaro congregational areas, and provide updates on their personal lives and that of their family.
  • A letter from Morrell to Lois' father, Donald, wishing him a quick recovery from a carbuncle, thanking him for sending along some photographs, giving a short update on the family's social life, mentioning that one of his golf clubs was broken on the trip over to Cuba from the States, mentioning the continued political tensions and the actions of the police in response to revolutionary activities in the area, describing a nice picnic that he and Lois attended, discussing the process of attempting to get a chest of drawers made to order since there was no second-hand options, and giving an update on the weather and their garden.
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    Morrell Steed Robinson to Donald Lerch, April 28, 1957, Mayari, Oriente, Cuba

    Robinson, Morrell Steed
    A letter from Morrell to Lois' father, Donald, wishing him a quick recovery from a carbuncle, thanking him for sending along some photographs, giving a short update on the family's social life, mentioning that one of his golf clubs was broken on the trip over to Cuba from the States, mentioning the continued political tensions and the actions of the police in response to revolutionary activities in the area, describing a nice picnic that he and Lois attended, discussing the process of attempting to get a chest of drawers made to order since there was no second-hand options, and
    Subject - Time Period
    Twentieth century
    Date Created
    April 28, 1957
    Collection
    Robinson Family papers
    Copyright
    A letter from Morrell to Lois' father, Donald, wishing him a quick recovery from a carbuncle, thanking him for sending along some photographs, giving a short update on the family's social life, mentioning that one of his golf clubs was broken on the trip over to Cuba from the States, mentioning the continued political tensions and the actions of the police in response to revolutionary activities in the area, describing a nice picnic that he and Lois attended, discussing the process of attempting to get a chest of drawers made to order since there was no second-hand options, and
  • A postcard from Morrell to Lois' parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lerch, letting them know that he and Lois are being held up in Miami for an extra two days before they can continue on to Cuba and will be staying with the Blakes.
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    Morrell Steed Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, February 17, 1956, Miami, Florida

    Robinson, Morrell Steed
    A postcard from Morrell to Lois' parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lerch, letting them know that he and Lois are being held up in Miami for an extra two days before they can continue on to Cuba and will be staying with the Blakes.
    Subject - Time Period
    Twentieth century
    Date Created
    February 17, 1956
    Collection
    Robinson Family papers
    Copyright
    A postcard from Morrell to Lois' parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lerch, letting them know that he and Lois are being held up in Miami for an extra two days before they can continue on to Cuba and will be staying with the Blakes.
  • 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 football, and expressing some disapointment that he likely will not make his ten year class reunion.
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    Morrell Steed Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, January 6, 1960

    Robinson, Morrell Steed
    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
    Subject - Time Period
    Twentieth century
    Date Created
    January 6, 1960
    Collection
    Robinson Family papers
    Copyright
    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 about their transition to handwriting letters rather than typing them, expressing his happiness at hearing they are dealing with the termite problem and that they are updating the heating in their house, sharing his plans for making Steed a sandbox and adding in some field elements for the use of the boy's club in the summer, updating them on the chickens and the mangoes, and thanking them for their help with covering the hospital expenses for Esther's birth.
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    Morrell Steed Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, June 11, 1957, Mayari, Oriente, Cuba

    Robinson, Morrell Steed
    A letter from Morrell to Lois' parents, Donald and Elsie, asking about their transition to handwriting letters rather than typing them, expressing his happiness at hearing they are dealing with the termite problem and that they are updating the heating in their house, sharing his plans for making Steed a sandbox and adding in some field elements for the use of the boy's club in the summer, updating them on the chickens and the mangoes, and thanking them for their help with covering the hospital expenses for Esther's birth.
    Subject - Time Period
    Twentieth century
    Date Created
    June 11, 1957
    Collection
    Robinson Family papers
    Copyright
    A letter from Morrell to Lois' parents, Donald and Elsie, asking about their transition to handwriting letters rather than typing them, expressing his happiness at hearing they are dealing with the termite problem and that they are updating the heating in their house, sharing his plans for making Steed a sandbox and adding in some field elements for the use of the boy's club in the summer, updating them on the chickens and the mangoes, and thanking them for their help with covering the hospital expenses for Esther's birth.
  • A letter from Morrell to Lois' parents, Donald and Elsie, thanking them for their letters, describing the trip the family took to the cemetery of San Jose, giving an update on Esther and Steed, mentioning that Lois had taken Steed to a birthday party, sharing possible plans for a future vacation to visit them in Florida, sending his well wishes to Mr. Hilgore, thanking them for extending an invitation to his mother to stay with them, asking for a list of possible Christmas gifts, and expressing his happiness at having celebrated his and Lois' five year anniversary.
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    Morrell Steed Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, November 2, 1957

    Robinson, Morrell Steed
    A letter from Morrell to Lois' parents, Donald and Elsie, thanking them for their letters, describing the trip the family took to the cemetery of San Jose, giving an update on Esther and Steed, mentioning that Lois had taken Steed to a birthday party, sharing possible plans for a future vacation to visit them in Florida, sending his well wishes to Mr. Hilgore, thanking them for extending an invitation to his mother to stay with them, asking for a list of possible Christmas gifts, and expressing his happiness at having celebrated his and Lois' five year anniversary.
    Subject - Time Period
    Twentieth century
    Date Created
    November 2, 1957
    Collection
    Robinson Family papers
    Copyright
    A letter from Morrell to Lois' parents, Donald and Elsie, thanking them for their letters, describing the trip the family took to the cemetery of San Jose, giving an update on Esther and Steed, mentioning that Lois had taken Steed to a birthday party, sharing possible plans for a future vacation to visit them in Florida, sending his well wishes to Mr. Hilgore, thanking them for extending an invitation to his mother to stay with them, asking for a list of possible Christmas gifts, and expressing his happiness at having celebrated his and Lois' five year anniversary.
  • A letter from Morrell to Lois' parents, Donald and Elsie, thanking them for their letter, asking how the Sunday service went where they were asked to talk about their trip to Cuba, discussing a trip he took to Santiago and the typewriter they got there, describing how a group of soldiers were stopping and searching all cars in the wake of two assassinations of important government officials, expressing his hope that there might be a spiritual and moral revolution amongst the Cuban people so that armed revolution might be averted, sharing his thoughts on the corruption and intimidation tactics used by Batista to win the previous democratic election for president, and giving updates on how the family garden is faring.
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    Morrell Steed Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, October 31, 1956

    Robinson, Morrell Steed
    A letter from Morrell to Lois' parents, Donald and Elsie, thanking them for their letter, asking how the Sunday service went where they were asked to talk about their trip to Cuba, discussing a trip he took to Santiago and the typewriter they got there, describing how a group of soldiers were stopping and searching all cars in the wake of two assassinations of important government officials, expressing his hope that there might be a spiritual and moral revolution amongst the Cuban people so that armed revolution might be averted, sharing his thoughts on the corruption and intimidation
    Subject - Time Period
    Twentieth century
    Date Created
    October 31, 1956
    Collection
    Robinson Family papers
    Copyright
    A letter from Morrell to Lois' parents, Donald and Elsie, thanking them for their letter, asking how the Sunday service went where they were asked to talk about their trip to Cuba, discussing a trip he took to Santiago and the typewriter they got there, describing how a group of soldiers were stopping and searching all cars in the wake of two assassinations of important government officials, expressing his hope that there might be a spiritual and moral revolution amongst the Cuban people so that armed revolution might be averted, sharing his thoughts on the corruption and intimidation
  • A telegram from Morrell to Lois' parents, Donald and Elsie, informing them of the birth of Esther Louise Robinson and that both baby and mother are doing well.
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    Morrell Steed Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, September 25, 1956

    Robinson, Morrell Steed
    A telegram from Morrell to Lois' parents, Donald and Elsie, informing them of the birth of Esther Louise Robinson and that both baby and mother are doing well.
    Subject - Time Period
    Twentieth century
    Date Created
    September 25, 1956
    Collection
    Robinson Family papers
    Copyright
    A telegram from Morrell to Lois' parents, Donald and Elsie, informing them of the birth of Esther Louise Robinson and that both baby and mother are doing well.
  • A letter from Morrell to Lois' parents, Donald and Elsie, expressing how much the family enjoyed visiting them in Clearwarter and also how glad they are to be back in Mayari, mentioning that Norma has been ill so Lois has been busy with the children and housekeeping, discussing the monthly finances of the church and mission, and sharing where he'll be preaching for Good Friday.
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    Morrell Steed Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, [April 18-19,] 1957

    Robinson, Morrell Steed
    A letter from Morrell to Lois' parents, Donald and Elsie, expressing how much the family enjoyed visiting them in Clearwarter and also how glad they are to be back in Mayari, mentioning that Norma has been ill so Lois has been busy with the children and housekeeping, discussing the monthly finances of the church and mission, and sharing where he'll be preaching for Good Friday.
    Subject - Time Period
    Twentieth century
    Date Created
    April 18, 1957
    April 19, 1957
    Collection
    Robinson Family papers
    Copyright
    A letter from Morrell to Lois' parents, Donald and Elsie, expressing how much the family enjoyed visiting them in Clearwarter and also how glad they are to be back in Mayari, mentioning that Norma has been ill so Lois has been busy with the children and housekeeping, discussing the monthly finances of the church and mission, and sharing where he'll be preaching for Good Friday.
  • A letter from Morrell to Lois' mother, Elsie, thanking her for her letter, mentioning that he's taken to travelling on horseback as the transportation situation has been heavily impacted by the call for a general strike by the revolutionary forces and the counter-push by the army to keep local businesses open, sharing that Lois and the children have been relocated to the Agricultural school for the time being as they intend to use the clinic as an emergency hospital in the event of violence and didn't want the children so close to potential danger, describing how he and some others have painted red crosses on the family station wagon so it can be used as an emergency transport if they need to get someone to a hospital, assuring her that Lois and the children are doing well, describing the family's preparations in case they need to leave Cuba quickly, discussing the larger efforts to evacuate American families from Cuba by plane, mentioning that the US Navy is on standby in case evacuations need to happen by boat, offering his condolences in regards to a recent fire, and sharing that Gerardo had enjoyed his trip to visit to Florida was very nice.
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    Morrell Steed Robinson to Elsie Lerch, April 2, 1958

    Robinson, Morrell Steed
    A letter from Morrell to Lois' mother, Elsie, thanking her for her letter, mentioning that he's taken to travelling on horseback as the transportation situation has been heavily impacted by the call for a general strike by the revolutionary forces and the counter-push by the army to keep local businesses open, sharing that Lois and the children have been relocated to the Agricultural school for the time being as they intend to use the clinic as an emergency hospital in the event of violence and didn't want the children so close to potential danger, describing how he and some
    Subject - Time Period
    Twentieth century
    Date Created
    April 2, 1958
    Collection
    Robinson Family papers
    Copyright
    A letter from Morrell to Lois' mother, Elsie, thanking her for her letter, mentioning that he's taken to travelling on horseback as the transportation situation has been heavily impacted by the call for a general strike by the revolutionary forces and the counter-push by the army to keep local businesses open, sharing that Lois and the children have been relocated to the Agricultural school for the time being as they intend to use the clinic as an emergency hospital in the event of violence and didn't want the children so close to potential danger, describing how he and some
  • A letter from Morrell to Lois' mother, Elsie, thanking her for her letter and her kindness to him, expressing his and Lois' appreciation for the Milks (another missionary couple), giving an update on Lois' health, describing Lois' new haircut, sharing a story about his pants being stolen, expressing his sadness over the state of steak, and providing a map of the neighborhood where they live.
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    Morrell Steed Robinson to Elsie Lerch, April 20, 1956

    Robinson, Morrell Steed
    A letter from Morrell to Lois' mother, Elsie, thanking her for her letter and her kindness to him, expressing his and Lois' appreciation for the Milks (another missionary couple), giving an update on Lois' health, describing Lois' new haircut, sharing a story about his pants being stolen, expressing his sadness over the state of steak, and providing a map of the neighborhood where they live.
    Subject - Time Period
    Twentieth century
    Date Created
    April 20, 1956
    Collection
    Robinson Family papers
    Copyright
    A letter from Morrell to Lois' mother, Elsie, thanking her for her letter and her kindness to him, expressing his and Lois' appreciation for the Milks (another missionary couple), giving an update on Lois' health, describing Lois' new haircut, sharing a story about his pants being stolen, expressing his sadness over the state of steak, and providing a map of the neighborhood where they live.
  • A letter from Morrell to Lois' mother, Elsie, thanking her for her letters, sharing the results of the family's physical exams, describing the work Lois has been doing to make the house more comfortable for the family, discussing the sending of money for Bibles to be used in their mission work in the mountains, updating her on the progress of selling Bibles in Mayari, discussing additional tracts which he has been sharing to further their mission work, giving an update on the family and their garden, and reporting the great success of their Sunday school and other planned church events for May.
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    Morrell Steed Robinson to Elsie Lerch, April 30, 1958

    Robinson, Morrell Steed
    A letter from Morrell to Lois' mother, Elsie, thanking her for her letters, sharing the results of the family's physical exams, describing the work Lois has been doing to make the house more comfortable for the family, discussing the sending of money for Bibles to be used in their mission work in the mountains, updating her on the progress of selling Bibles in Mayari, discussing additional tracts which he has been sharing to further their mission work, giving an update on the family and their garden, and reporting the great success of their Sunday school and other planned church
    Subject - Time Period
    Twentieth century
    Date Created
    April 30, 1958
    Collection
    Robinson Family papers
    Copyright
    A letter from Morrell to Lois' mother, Elsie, thanking her for her letters, sharing the results of the family's physical exams, describing the work Lois has been doing to make the house more comfortable for the family, discussing the sending of money for Bibles to be used in their mission work in the mountains, updating her on the progress of selling Bibles in Mayari, discussing additional tracts which he has been sharing to further their mission work, giving an update on the family and their garden, and reporting the great success of their Sunday school and other planned church
  • A letter from Morrell to Lois' mother, Elsie, apologizing for not visiting of calling while he was in Florida, describing his trip to Jacksonville and then Fort Lauderdale, listing the things he had brought back from Florida (gifts, a tape recorder, etc.), reporting on his family's health and well being, describing his work with the Bible Schools and camp sessions, giving an update on Lois' health and her pregnancy, sharing his plans for taking Lois and Steed to the beach, expressing satisfaction and enjoyment in his work and ability to speak in Spanish, asking if a letter he sent arrived with Mrs. Rollins, requesting they pass news on to some family friends, and mentioning an enclosed map to help them when they arrive in Cuba.
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    Morrell Steed Robinson to Elsie Lerch, August 16, 1956

    Robinson, Morrell Steed
    A letter from Morrell to Lois' mother, Elsie, apologizing for not visiting of calling while he was in Florida, describing his trip to Jacksonville and then Fort Lauderdale, listing the things he had brought back from Florida (gifts, a tape recorder, etc.), reporting on his family's health and well being, describing his work with the Bible Schools and camp sessions, giving an update on Lois' health and her pregnancy, sharing his plans for taking Lois and Steed to the beach, expressing satisfaction and enjoyment in his work and ability to speak in Spanish, asking if a letter he
    Subject - Time Period
    Twentieth century
    Date Created
    August 16, 1956
    Collection
    Robinson Family papers
    Copyright
    A letter from Morrell to Lois' mother, Elsie, apologizing for not visiting of calling while he was in Florida, describing his trip to Jacksonville and then Fort Lauderdale, listing the things he had brought back from Florida (gifts, a tape recorder, etc.), reporting on his family's health and well being, describing his work with the Bible Schools and camp sessions, giving an update on Lois' health and her pregnancy, sharing his plans for taking Lois and Steed to the beach, expressing satisfaction and enjoyment in his work and ability to speak in Spanish, asking if a letter he
  • A letter from Morrell to Lois' mother, Elsie, expressing how he's looking forward to the family vacation, giving an update on the children, sharing the news that Lois is pregnant again and is doing well, discussing the weather, and asking if they could make Lois an appointment for a haircut.
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    Morrell Steed Robinson to Elsie Lerch, August 24, 1958

    Robinson, Morrell Steed
    A letter from Morrell to Lois' mother, Elsie, expressing how he's looking forward to the family vacation, giving an update on the children, sharing the news that Lois is pregnant again and is doing well, discussing the weather, and asking if they could make Lois an appointment for a haircut.
    Subject - Time Period
    Twentieth century
    Date Created
    August 24, 1958
    Collection
    Robinson Family papers
    Copyright
    A letter from Morrell to Lois' mother, Elsie, expressing how he's looking forward to the family vacation, giving an update on the children, sharing the news that Lois is pregnant again and is doing well, discussing the weather, and asking if they could make Lois an appointment for a haircut.
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