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TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, March 12, 1956
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, describing the house and their new garden, informing them about the process of grocery shopping, telling them about the state of employment and education in the community, sharing her experience helping in the children's clinic, telling more about the maid (Norma), updating them on the family's finances, sharing the news that she is likely pregnant, and updating them on Steed's development.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, describing the house and their new garden, informing them about the process of grocery shopping, telling them about the state of employment and education in the community, sharing her experience helping in the children's clinic, telling more about the maid (Norma), updating them on the family's finances, sharing the news that she is likely pregnant, and updating them on Steed's development. -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, March 21, 1958
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, mentioning that her mother's last letter was delayed, sharing that the political unrest has made it so that Morrell has had to stop night services in the town over and that they might stop making night trips altogether, noting that she recently recovered from a mild flu, thanking them for the sewing patterns, giving an update on the children, describing the recent weather, sending well wishes to family friends, and assuring them that she and Morrell are busy as always with the church and clinic.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, mentioning that her mother's last letter was delayed, sharing that the political unrest has made it so that Morrell has had to stop night services in the town over and that they might stop making night trips altogether, noting that she recently recovered from a mild flu, thanking them for the sewing patterns, giving an update on the children, describing the recent weather, sending well wishes to family friends, and assuring them that she and Morrell are busy as always with the church and clinic. -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, March 3, 1959
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, letting them know that Morrell's mother arrived safely and has settled in well despite her luggage still being in transit, mentioning that Steed was down with a stomach bug but seems to be improving, discussing the plans Morrell has for a variety of events at the church over the next month, reporting on the clinic, and asking if they enjoyed the photographs Morrell sent.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, letting them know that Morrell's mother arrived safely and has settled in well despite her luggage still being in transit, mentioning that Steed was down with a stomach bug but seems to be improving, discussing the plans Morrell has for a variety of events at the church over the next month, reporting on the clinic, and asking if they enjoyed the photographs Morrell sent. -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, May 14, 1956
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, giving them permission to share the news of Lois' pregnancy, informing them that Garfield Evans will be in Clearwater, FL, sharing news of the Neal family, briefly introducing the Niceman family, ensuring that they are keeping up to date on the political situation in Cuba, describing Morrell's secretary and her duties, asking that her parents send a hairnet with their next letter, and informing them of both Lois and Morrell's growing responsibilities as their Cuban counterparts prepare to leave.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, giving them permission to share the news of Lois' pregnancy, informing them that Garfield Evans will be in Clearwater, FL, sharing news of the Neal family, briefly introducing the Niceman family, ensuring that they are keeping up to date on the political situation in Cuba, describing Morrell's secretary and her duties, asking that her parents send a hairnet with their next letter, and informing them of both Lois and Morrell's growing responsibilities as their Cuban counterparts prepare to leave. -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, May 26, 1959
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, mentioning the persistantly rainy weather and how the children are getting antsy having to stay inside, sharing that they've settled back into being at home and that the clinic is doing well, giving an update on George, sending them well wishes in the wake of the family's visit, and discussing how they returned to Mayari right in the middle of carneval and that things are starting to return to normal in town.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, mentioning the persistantly rainy weather and how the children are getting antsy having to stay inside, sharing that they've settled back into being at home and that the clinic is doing well, giving an update on George, sending them well wishes in the wake of the family's visit, and discussing how they returned to Mayari right in the middle of carneval and that things are starting to return to normal in town. -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, May 6, 1957
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, thanking them for sending pictures and for news of her grandfather and father's health, giving them an update on the money she will be sending them to cover a doctor's bill and Norma's dishes, reporting that the dishes have arrived in good condition, mentioning the chest of drawers they have ordered, describing a trip to Holguin, giving an update on the baby and Lois' concern about how challening the heat is with the baby, reporting on her work in the clinic and the preparatin of the clinic's annual report for theSubject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, thanking them for sending pictures and for news of her grandfather and father's health, giving them an update on the money she will be sending them to cover a doctor's bill and Norma's dishes, reporting that the dishes have arrived in good condition, mentioning the chest of drawers they have ordered, describing a trip to Holguin, giving an update on the baby and Lois' concern about how challening the heat is with the baby, reporting on her work in the clinic and the preparatin of the clinic's annual report for the -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, November 11, 1958
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, asking them for more details of their trip, describing the slightly improved situation in town and with the clinic, mentioning that they had a nice visit with the Nesman family, expressing some concern about running out of gas for cooking, informing them that Morrell's father passed away, reflecting on the current conflict and mentioning that the family has means of leaving if things get too dangerous, noting that no fighting has occured in Mayari and that both sides of the conflict seem to be trying to minimize any civilian involvementSubject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, asking them for more details of their trip, describing the slightly improved situation in town and with the clinic, mentioning that they had a nice visit with the Nesman family, expressing some concern about running out of gas for cooking, informing them that Morrell's father passed away, reflecting on the current conflict and mentioning that the family has means of leaving if things get too dangerous, noting that no fighting has occured in Mayari and that both sides of the conflict seem to be trying to minimize any civilian involvement -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, November 24, 1958
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, discussing the cooling weather, discussing the trouble the children have been getting up to, giving an update on her and Morrell's health, discussing the challenges of getting food and medicine into town, reporting on the clinic's finances, sharing their plans for Steed's birthday and Thanksgiving, thanking them for their letter, and mentioning that they are preparing for the new baby.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, discussing the cooling weather, discussing the trouble the children have been getting up to, giving an update on her and Morrell's health, discussing the challenges of getting food and medicine into town, reporting on the clinic's finances, sharing their plans for Steed's birthday and Thanksgiving, thanking them for their letter, and mentioning that they are preparing for the new baby. -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, November 25, 1956
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, expressing her relief at hearing their colds have cleared up, reporting that Esther has been suffering from a stuffy nose that might be caused by the damp weather, sharing what they did on Thanksgiving including putting on a nice service and a program on thankfulness by the Women's Society, informing them of a letter she sent to friends in Florida about the needs of the clinic and to ask for funds, and describing her work on a new dress and asking for pictures of dresses from the latest ladies magazines.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, expressing her relief at hearing their colds have cleared up, reporting that Esther has been suffering from a stuffy nose that might be caused by the damp weather, sharing what they did on Thanksgiving including putting on a nice service and a program on thankfulness by the Women's Society, informing them of a letter she sent to friends in Florida about the needs of the clinic and to ask for funds, and describing her work on a new dress and asking for pictures of dresses from the latest ladies magazines. -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, November 30, 1958
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, giving an update on the family's health and the weather, discussing their Thanksgiving celebrations and church service, describing the party they threw for Steed's birthday, mentioning that she would like to try and make it to Preston to visit a doctor and dentist, reporting on the continuing conflict in the region, and reflecting on how the family may need to leave Cuba despite their desire to stay and continue their work at the church and clinic.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, giving an update on the family's health and the weather, discussing their Thanksgiving celebrations and church service, describing the party they threw for Steed's birthday, mentioning that she would like to try and make it to Preston to visit a doctor and dentist, reporting on the continuing conflict in the region, and reflecting on how the family may need to leave Cuba despite their desire to stay and continue their work at the church and clinic. -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, November 4, 1956
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, discussing the rainy weather which made it difficult for Morrell to travel to Nicaro to preach, giving a short update on Steed and Esther, expressing her desire to start back working at the clinic, discussing taking Esther with her to a nice afternoon tea with friends, mentioning that Morrell has been enjoying playing golf, updating them on their dog (Jack), and mentioning that Sammie and Sonny's mother-in-law is dying of cancer and that they are going to stay with their father.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, discussing the rainy weather which made it difficult for Morrell to travel to Nicaro to preach, giving a short update on Steed and Esther, expressing her desire to start back working at the clinic, discussing taking Esther with her to a nice afternoon tea with friends, mentioning that Morrell has been enjoying playing golf, updating them on their dog (Jack), and mentioning that Sammie and Sonny's mother-in-law is dying of cancer and that they are going to stay with their father. -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, October 18, 1958
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, discussing the continued delay with the mail, describing the updates she's made to the house, sharing some of her new sewing projects, giving an update on how her pregnancy is going, reporting that they received some financial aid from Dr. Steward in Holguin which has helped, mentioning that the elections are scheduled for the first week of November and that they expect trouble until the elections are over, sharing that the summer rush at the clinic has fully slowed, and wishing them a safe trip.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, discussing the continued delay with the mail, describing the updates she's made to the house, sharing some of her new sewing projects, giving an update on how her pregnancy is going, reporting that they received some financial aid from Dr. Steward in Holguin which has helped, mentioning that the elections are scheduled for the first week of November and that they expect trouble until the elections are over, sharing that the summer rush at the clinic has fully slowed, and wishing them a safe trip. -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, October 22, 1959
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, thanking them for Elsie's letter, describing the persistent bouts of sickness that all the children seem to be suffering, theorizing that the dampness of the house might be contributing to Steed's persistent illness in particular, mentioning that they went to celebrate the birthday of one of the Milk family children, listing her and Esther's measurements and the types of clothes that each of the family is in need of, outlining the family's travel itinerary for November and December, sharing that she is starting to workSubject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, thanking them for Elsie's letter, describing the persistent bouts of sickness that all the children seem to be suffering, theorizing that the dampness of the house might be contributing to Steed's persistent illness in particular, mentioning that they went to celebrate the birthday of one of the Milk family children, listing her and Esther's measurements and the types of clothes that each of the family is in need of, outlining the family's travel itinerary for November and December, sharing that she is starting to work -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, October 26, 1956
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, thanking them for their letter giving her news of her grandparents, letting them know that Sotera is managing the clinic, thanking them for the clothes they sent for Steed and Esther and letting them know they fit well, asking for a few other items of clothing for the children and Morrell, giving a brief update on the children's health, describing Morrell's work, and sharing that she and Morrell went to see a production of "Oklahoma" which they enjoyed.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, thanking them for their letter giving her news of her grandparents, letting them know that Sotera is managing the clinic, thanking them for the clothes they sent for Steed and Esther and letting them know they fit well, asking for a few other items of clothing for the children and Morrell, giving a brief update on the children's health, describing Morrell's work, and sharing that she and Morrell went to see a production of "Oklahoma" which they enjoyed. -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, October 27, 1958
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, confirming that they received their letter from El Paso and wishing her mother a speedy recovery, sharing the current political situation including the fighting in Nicaro and that there are a good deal of soldiers in Mayari causing them to close the clinic until the elections are over, mentioning that the Agricultural school has been continuing classes and they have had decent attendance at Sunday School despite the conflict, giving an update on the children and her pregnancy, and discussing the weather.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, confirming that they received their letter from El Paso and wishing her mother a speedy recovery, sharing the current political situation including the fighting in Nicaro and that there are a good deal of soldiers in Mayari causing them to close the clinic until the elections are over, mentioning that the Agricultural school has been continuing classes and they have had decent attendance at Sunday School despite the conflict, giving an update on the children and her pregnancy, and discussing the weather. -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, October 3, 1958
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, hoping they have a safe trip to Colorado, describing their trip back to Mayari and the afternoon they spent in Havana, mentioning that the church and clinic were managed well while the family was gone, discussing the further deterioration of the political situation and that church attendance has been down and their ability to work with rural communities has almost completely stopped, asking them to continue sending the family letters, and giving an update on the children.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, hoping they have a safe trip to Colorado, describing their trip back to Mayari and the afternoon they spent in Havana, mentioning that the church and clinic were managed well while the family was gone, discussing the further deterioration of the political situation and that church attendance has been down and their ability to work with rural communities has almost completely stopped, asking them to continue sending the family letters, and giving an update on the children. -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, September 3, 1959
Robinson, Lois AugustaA 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 howSubject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA 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 -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, [April or May] 1957
Robinson, Lois AugustaA 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 PeriodCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA 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& -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, [April] 1957
Robinson, Lois AugustaA 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 PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA 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. -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, [August] 1959
Robinson, Lois AugustaA 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 inSubject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA 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 -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, [February or March] 1957
Robinson, Lois AugustaA 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 PeriodCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA 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.