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TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, July 18, 1958
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, thanking them for their letter, mentioning that Gerado has been relocated to Guantanamo, describing the young couple who has been assigned to Guayabo, discussing the way they've had to redistribute various vehicles because of the changes in assignments, giving an update on the children, reporting on the clinic, describing how the garden has been faring, and mentioning that Blanca is making Esther a dress as part of her sewing class.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, thanking them for their letter, mentioning that Gerado has been relocated to Guantanamo, describing the young couple who has been assigned to Guayabo, discussing the way they've had to redistribute various vehicles because of the changes in assignments, giving an update on the children, reporting on the clinic, describing how the garden has been faring, and mentioning that Blanca is making Esther a dress as part of her sewing class. -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, July 2, 1956
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, joking about Steed's behavior, thanking them for sending a camera with the Johnsons, informing them about the family's new puppy (Jack), giving updates on Morrell's work with the youth camp and Bible Schools, describing the weather and its affect on the garden, sharing about the business of the clinic and her work there, thanking them for the magazines they sent, sending well wishes to a sick friend, and letting them know that the package they had sent is on its way.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, joking about Steed's behavior, thanking them for sending a camera with the Johnsons, informing them about the family's new puppy (Jack), giving updates on Morrell's work with the youth camp and Bible Schools, describing the weather and its affect on the garden, sharing about the business of the clinic and her work there, thanking them for the magazines they sent, sending well wishes to a sick friend, and letting them know that the package they had sent is on its way. -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, July 21, 1959
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, apologizing for the lack of letters, sharing that she has been especially busy with the clinic as one of the regular nurses has been out and she has needed to shuffle around her duties between the clinic and acting as hostess for visitors, mentioning that Steed had gotten a pretty bad bout of croup and that she plans on taking him to see a doctor in Holguin soon, promising that the family will take a photograph for them once Morrell's work with the summer camps is done, expressing her relief that Don and Esther (sister) are doing wellSubject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, apologizing for the lack of letters, sharing that she has been especially busy with the clinic as one of the regular nurses has been out and she has needed to shuffle around her duties between the clinic and acting as hostess for visitors, mentioning that Steed had gotten a pretty bad bout of croup and that she plans on taking him to see a doctor in Holguin soon, promising that the family will take a photograph for them once Morrell's work with the summer camps is done, expressing her relief that Don and Esther (sister) are doing well -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, July 22, 1957
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, describing the busy week with the caravaners and Bible Schools, giving an update on the children's health, mentioning the hot weather and increase in people getting sick, discussing her preparations for the family's upcoming trip to Costa Rica, and thanking them for the hairnets.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, describing the busy week with the caravaners and Bible Schools, giving an update on the children's health, mentioning the hot weather and increase in people getting sick, discussing her preparations for the family's upcoming trip to Costa Rica, and thanking them for the hairnets. -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, July 24, 1958
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, describing the recent hot weather, giving an update on Steed's health and the children in general, sharing the family's plans for their travel to Florida in September, discussing the recent rash of kidnappings and how that has prompted them to continue avoiding travelling at night, mentioning the event she held with the women's group, assuring that she will send information on the nutritional value of sesame seeds to Mr. Van, and describing the Spanish film she and Morrell went to see recently.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, describing the recent hot weather, giving an update on Steed's health and the children in general, sharing the family's plans for their travel to Florida in September, discussing the recent rash of kidnappings and how that has prompted them to continue avoiding travelling at night, mentioning the event she held with the women's group, assuring that she will send information on the nutritional value of sesame seeds to Mr. Van, and describing the Spanish film she and Morrell went to see recently. -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, July 29, 1959
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, thanking them for their letter, sharing that she should be slightly less busy and thus won't get so behind in her own letter writing, giving an update on the children and George in particular, promising them their photograph soon, mentioning that the two young men from Emory will be leaving soon, sharing that they haven't heard from Morrell's mother yet after her surgery, asking them to let Esther (sister) know she will write as soon as she can, sharing that she made an angel food cake, describing a trip to Holguin to takeSubject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, thanking them for their letter, sharing that she should be slightly less busy and thus won't get so behind in her own letter writing, giving an update on the children and George in particular, promising them their photograph soon, mentioning that the two young men from Emory will be leaving soon, sharing that they haven't heard from Morrell's mother yet after her surgery, asking them to let Esther (sister) know she will write as soon as she can, sharing that she made an angel food cake, describing a trip to Holguin to take -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, July 31, 1957
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, sharing news of the successful Bible Schools, describing her preparations for the family trip to Costa Rica, giving an update on the children, discussing the current political upheaval and assuring that the family is in no danger although another missionary family in Guantanamo have relocated to Mayari because of the bombings, mentoning the work Morrell has been doing to fix the family's septic tank, and expressing hope that the family might be able to meet up in Havana for a spring vacation.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, sharing news of the successful Bible Schools, describing her preparations for the family trip to Costa Rica, giving an update on the children, discussing the current political upheaval and assuring that the family is in no danger although another missionary family in Guantanamo have relocated to Mayari because of the bombings, mentoning the work Morrell has been doing to fix the family's septic tank, and expressing hope that the family might be able to meet up in Havana for a spring vacation. -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, July 6, 1958
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, wishing her father a quick recovery from his shoulder problems, describing how the family has been spending their Sunday afternoon, mentioning the clothes Morrell's mother brought for Steed and Lois, sharing that they had a wonderful visit with Morrell's mother, and discussing their plans for visiting Florida in September.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, wishing her father a quick recovery from his shoulder problems, describing how the family has been spending their Sunday afternoon, mentioning the clothes Morrell's mother brought for Steed and Lois, sharing that they had a wonderful visit with Morrell's mother, and discussing their plans for visiting Florida in September. -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, July 7, 1959
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, reporting on Morrell's time at the Annual Conference, mentioning that the district summer camps begin the next week in Guaro, reporting on how the family is doing, giving an update on George, asking them about their plans for traveling, and letting them know Morrell's mother will be having surgery in several weeks.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, reporting on Morrell's time at the Annual Conference, mentioning that the district summer camps begin the next week in Guaro, reporting on how the family is doing, giving an update on George, asking them about their plans for traveling, and letting them know Morrell's mother will be having surgery in several weeks. -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, July 8, 1957
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, reporting on the successful trip Morrell took to the conference, thanking them for the prints they sent, mentioning the abundance of mangoes, sharing that one of her friends had her baby, discussing the family's plans to go to Costa Rica as part of a language learning training encouraged by the mission board, and giving some updates on the children.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, reporting on the successful trip Morrell took to the conference, thanking them for the prints they sent, mentioning the abundance of mangoes, sharing that one of her friends had her baby, discussing the family's plans to go to Costa Rica as part of a language learning training encouraged by the mission board, and giving some updates on the children. -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, June 10, 1959
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, describing the calm afternoon the family is enjoying after watching the children of some friends that morning, discussing the trip she and Morrell took to Preston to play golf, sharing that they tried to take the family up to the camp but got stuck in the mud, giving an update on George, and sharing that Sammie (friend?) might be pregnant again.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, describing the calm afternoon the family is enjoying after watching the children of some friends that morning, discussing the trip she and Morrell took to Preston to play golf, sharing that they tried to take the family up to the camp but got stuck in the mud, giving an update on George, and sharing that Sammie (friend?) might be pregnant again. -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, June 11, 1957
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, describing the family's enjoyment of swimming pools during the hot days, mentioning the local fundraising she has been working on for the clinic, ensuring that she has enclosed the promised check to pay them back for the hospital bill and Norma's dishes, thanking them for the birthday card, describing the gifts the family received for Pastor's Day, reporting on her work in the clinic, noting that the mangoes are ripening, mentioning that Morrell will be travelling again soon, and giving a short update on the children.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, describing the family's enjoyment of swimming pools during the hot days, mentioning the local fundraising she has been working on for the clinic, ensuring that she has enclosed the promised check to pay them back for the hospital bill and Norma's dishes, thanking them for the birthday card, describing the gifts the family received for Pastor's Day, reporting on her work in the clinic, noting that the mangoes are ripening, mentioning that Morrell will be travelling again soon, and giving a short update on the children. -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, June 12, 1956
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, sending her congratulations and well wishes to Esther and Don (newlyweds) and asking for their address in Atlanta, giving a brief update on the family, describing how busy she has been as their maid, Norma, was out sick, sharing news of Steed coming down with a digestive illness which seems to be spreading through many other children at the clinic, describing how busy the clinic has been and what work she has been doing there, noting that Dr.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, sending her congratulations and well wishes to Esther and Don (newlyweds) and asking for their address in Atlanta, giving a brief update on the family, describing how busy she has been as their maid, Norma, was out sick, sharing news of Steed coming down with a digestive illness which seems to be spreading through many other children at the clinic, describing how busy the clinic has been and what work she has been doing there, noting that Dr. -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, June 16, 1958
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, mentioning that they've started having patients at the clinic overnight because of how busy it has been, thanking them for sending some cloth for her to fix her dress, asking about Donald's shoulder, reporting on the success of the events they held on Friday and Saturday to recognize the work of the church and clinic and raise money, sharing that they are hoping that Morrell's mother will come to visit, describing the recent weather and how the family garden is faring, and giving them an update on how Steed has been.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, mentioning that they've started having patients at the clinic overnight because of how busy it has been, thanking them for sending some cloth for her to fix her dress, asking about Donald's shoulder, reporting on the success of the events they held on Friday and Saturday to recognize the work of the church and clinic and raise money, sharing that they are hoping that Morrell's mother will come to visit, describing the recent weather and how the family garden is faring, and giving them an update on how Steed has been. -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, June 18, 1959
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, thanking them for their letter and the news of the Florida Conference, expressing her sadness at the reassignment of the Cookes, assuring them that Morrell paid the doctor's bill and that they have a receipt, sharing how much the family has enjoyed using the new blender to make all sorts of desserts, discussing how much hep Blanca has been in keeping the housework done and watching the children, giving an update on George, mentioning that the measles are going around and that she anticipates Esther catching them, and describing the twoSubject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, thanking them for their letter and the news of the Florida Conference, expressing her sadness at the reassignment of the Cookes, assuring them that Morrell paid the doctor's bill and that they have a receipt, sharing how much the family has enjoyed using the new blender to make all sorts of desserts, discussing how much hep Blanca has been in keeping the housework done and watching the children, giving an update on George, mentioning that the measles are going around and that she anticipates Esther catching them, and describing the two -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, June 2, 1957
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, sharing all the celebrations and gifts she's enjoyed for her birthday, asking them to urge Esther (sister) to write to her, giving an update on the family chickens, reporting on a visit by the Ellis' and Miss Derby to the clinic and church, sharing updates on Esther's development, describing a busy trip to Felton to visit with other missionaries and their families, mentioning the weather, reporting that the Agricultural School is having it's graduation and that Henry Wallace will be speaking at it, and noting that theySubject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, sharing all the celebrations and gifts she's enjoyed for her birthday, asking them to urge Esther (sister) to write to her, giving an update on the family chickens, reporting on a visit by the Ellis' and Miss Derby to the clinic and church, sharing updates on Esther's development, describing a busy trip to Felton to visit with other missionaries and their families, mentioning the weather, reporting that the Agricultural School is having it's graduation and that Henry Wallace will be speaking at it, and noting that they -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, June 24, 1956
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, giving them details on ship schedules, telling them about the family's trip to Havana for the conference, including how Steed fared, describing where they stayed at the Student Hostel with Imogene Elswick, sharing details of some of the sessions they attended, providing updates on the various appointment changes, describing some of the shoping and liesure activities they took part in, giving updates on Steed's development, and sharing news of how her pregnancy is going.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, giving them details on ship schedules, telling them about the family's trip to Havana for the conference, including how Steed fared, describing where they stayed at the Student Hostel with Imogene Elswick, sharing details of some of the sessions they attended, providing updates on the various appointment changes, describing some of the shoping and liesure activities they took part in, giving updates on Steed's development, and sharing news of how her pregnancy is going. -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, June 29, 1959
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, apologizing for not sending a letter sooner, assuring them that the family is doing well and remain busy, giving an update on all the children, mentioning that Morrell has been working very hard, and sending her condolences in regards to Mrs. Roland.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, apologizing for not sending a letter sooner, assuring them that the family is doing well and remain busy, giving an update on all the children, mentioning that Morrell has been working very hard, and sending her condolences in regards to Mrs. Roland. -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, June 3, 1959
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, describing the way she and Morrell celebrated her birthday by going to the pool in Preston, mentioning some of the gifts she recieved, thanking them for the birthday letter they sent, expressing how much the family has enjoyed their new electric hot water heater, describing some of the outtings the family has been on (picnics, visiting the mines in Nicaro, etc.), mentioning that she and Morrell haven't been too busy between the clinic and church, sharing that the Seargant has been arrested on some sort of charges and that his family andSubject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, describing the way she and Morrell celebrated her birthday by going to the pool in Preston, mentioning some of the gifts she recieved, thanking them for the birthday letter they sent, expressing how much the family has enjoyed their new electric hot water heater, describing some of the outtings the family has been on (picnics, visiting the mines in Nicaro, etc.), mentioning that she and Morrell haven't been too busy between the clinic and church, sharing that the Seargant has been arrested on some sort of charges and that his family and -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, June 30, 1957
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, giving an update on the children, mentioning that Morrell is still away at the conference, describing the picnic she took the children on with the Milk and Nesman families, thanking them for news from home, reporting on her work in the clnic, describing improvements in Steed's speech, mentioning the new pair of shoes she bought for Steed, reporting on the state of the family garden which is producing tomatoes, and describing the fundraising the Women's Society has been doing.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, giving an update on the children, mentioning that Morrell is still away at the conference, describing the picnic she took the children on with the Milk and Nesman families, thanking them for news from home, reporting on her work in the clnic, describing improvements in Steed's speech, mentioning the new pair of shoes she bought for Steed, reporting on the state of the family garden which is producing tomatoes, and describing the fundraising the Women's Society has been doing. -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, March 1, 1958
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, updating them on the children's persistent colds, discussing her many sewing projects, reporting on her work at the clinic, commenting on the children's development in speaking both English and Spanish, describing the new washing set up they have arranged using a charcoal fire to heat the water, and sharing that while the political situation is becoming increasingly uneasy the family is still safe.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, updating them on the children's persistent colds, discussing her many sewing projects, reporting on her work at the clinic, commenting on the children's development in speaking both English and Spanish, describing the new washing set up they have arranged using a charcoal fire to heat the water, and sharing that while the political situation is becoming increasingly uneasy the family is still safe.