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TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald Lerch, April 16, 1958
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her father, Donald, wishing him a happy birthday, assuring that the family is doing well, giving an update on the children, reassuring him and her mother that life in Mayari is still very normal with no disruptions from the revolution, sharing that the clinic has been busy and that their medicines are coming through alright, sharing that they don't leave town and Morrell doesn't travel his circuit at night, mentioning that their chickens are laying well and that she recently baked a cake using the eggs, discussing the clothing she has been sewing for Esther, andSubject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Lois to her father, Donald, wishing him a happy birthday, assuring that the family is doing well, giving an update on the children, reassuring him and her mother that life in Mayari is still very normal with no disruptions from the revolution, sharing that the clinic has been busy and that their medicines are coming through alright, sharing that they don't leave town and Morrell doesn't travel his circuit at night, mentioning that their chickens are laying well and that she recently baked a cake using the eggs, discussing the clothing she has been sewing for Esther, and -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, April 21, 1956
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, answering questions about how they get water in the house, talking about a trip swimming with the Milks, thanking them for their letters, letting them know that their package arrived in Cuba, giving them an update on Steed, describing a maternity outfit she made and some of her other clothes, telling them about the family's health, and giving a short update on their progress with understanding Spanish.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, answering questions about how they get water in the house, talking about a trip swimming with the Milks, thanking them for their letters, letting them know that their package arrived in Cuba, giving them an update on Steed, describing a maternity outfit she made and some of her other clothes, telling them about the family's health, and giving a short update on their progress with understanding Spanish. -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, April 24, 1958
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, reporting on how busy the clinic has been, sharing that their package arrived with the new clothes for the children and Morrell, assuring them that everything is well with the family, describing the family's trip into Holguin for physical exams, mentioning that one of their suitcases was stolen while in Holguin, giving a short update on the family's health, asking if they would be interested in visiting Cuba in the summer, mentioning that Morrell is thinking of having the family take vacation in the fall and visiting Georgia, andSubject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, reporting on how busy the clinic has been, sharing that their package arrived with the new clothes for the children and Morrell, assuring them that everything is well with the family, describing the family's trip into Holguin for physical exams, mentioning that one of their suitcases was stolen while in Holguin, giving a short update on the family's health, asking if they would be interested in visiting Cuba in the summer, mentioning that Morrell is thinking of having the family take vacation in the fall and visiting Georgia, and -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, April 7, 1958
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, mentioning that she and the children have returned from the Agricultural school and work at the church and clinic are back to relative normality, discussing their Easter celebrations, sharing that she has finished sewing the curtains and that the living room furniture arrived, mentioning that Sotera left to return home in light of the political situation, giving an update on the children, describing how their stay at the Agricultural school went, and mentioning the clothes she finished making for Esther.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, mentioning that she and the children have returned from the Agricultural school and work at the church and clinic are back to relative normality, discussing their Easter celebrations, sharing that she has finished sewing the curtains and that the living room furniture arrived, mentioning that Sotera left to return home in light of the political situation, giving an update on the children, describing how their stay at the Agricultural school went, and mentioning the clothes she finished making for Esther. -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, August 26, 1956
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, noting that Steed has started mimicking writing and is likely to be left-handed, describing Morrell's successful running of camp, telling a little about the local quarterly conference, giving an update on her pregnancy and preparations for the birth, telling them news of Mother Williams and Dr.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, noting that Steed has started mimicking writing and is likely to be left-handed, describing Morrell's successful running of camp, telling a little about the local quarterly conference, giving an update on her pregnancy and preparations for the birth, telling them news of Mother Williams and Dr. -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, August 7, 1957
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, announcing the end of the Bible Schools, mentioning that Esther has been vaccinated and had some reaction but is doing well, giving a little update on the children, sharing more of her preparations for the family trip to Costa Rica, discussing the continued political upheaval and governent censorship of news, assuring them that the family is safe despite the unrest, mentioning that she and Morrell went to the movies and saw "The Rains of Ranchipur" and "Viva Zapata," and asking if they could send some sewing patterns.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, announcing the end of the Bible Schools, mentioning that Esther has been vaccinated and had some reaction but is doing well, giving a little update on the children, sharing more of her preparations for the family trip to Costa Rica, discussing the continued political upheaval and governent censorship of news, assuring them that the family is safe despite the unrest, mentioning that she and Morrell went to the movies and saw "The Rains of Ranchipur" and "Viva Zapata," and asking if they could send some sewing patterns. -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, December 30, 1956
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, describing their Christmas celebrations including Christmas dinner at the Milk's, a list of the foods that were baked and cooked and shared, and a list of the people in attendance, mentioning that they will attend a picnic on New Year's Day, discussing plans for the Sunday School class, thanking them for sending along the gifts from Lois' grandfather, and mentioning the dress that Morrell gifted her.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, describing their Christmas celebrations including Christmas dinner at the Milk's, a list of the foods that were baked and cooked and shared, and a list of the people in attendance, mentioning that they will attend a picnic on New Year's Day, discussing plans for the Sunday School class, thanking them for sending along the gifts from Lois' grandfather, and mentioning the dress that Morrell gifted her. -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, February 19, 1960
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, letting them know she is sending a picture of George, sharing that the family is well but are missing Morrell as he travels, mentioning that the clinic has received some more money which is helping, sharing that Esther is doing better at interacting with George, discussing the cool weather, giving an update on George, and thanking them for their letter.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, letting them know she is sending a picture of George, sharing that the family is well but are missing Morrell as he travels, mentioning that the clinic has received some more money which is helping, sharing that Esther is doing better at interacting with George, discussing the cool weather, giving an update on George, and thanking them for their letter. -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, February 21, 1958
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, mentioning that they attended a World Day of Prayer service which she helped put on for the Women's Society of Christian Service, sharing that she and Morrell will begin work on their annual newsletter soon, describing the children's recent bout of illness, asking if they had received the Valentine's cards from Steed, thanking them for sending along the photographs, giving an update on the children, discussing Morrell's trip to Havana to pick up the last of their luggage from Costa Rica as well as some gifts mailed toSubject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, mentioning that they attended a World Day of Prayer service which she helped put on for the Women's Society of Christian Service, sharing that she and Morrell will begin work on their annual newsletter soon, describing the children's recent bout of illness, asking if they had received the Valentine's cards from Steed, thanking them for sending along the photographs, giving an update on the children, discussing Morrell's trip to Havana to pick up the last of their luggage from Costa Rica as well as some gifts mailed to -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, January 14, 1957
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, giving a short update on the family, letting them know that the film and slides have arrived but not the dishes, mentioning that the family is up-to-date on their vaccines and Esther has been started on her recommended vaccines, noting that she and Morrell had recently been to the movies and seen "Three Ring Circus", describing how busy the clinic has been and how her Spanish is getting to the point that she can help explain things to the patients a little better, sharing that she is having a dress made, and asking if they canSubject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, giving a short update on the family, letting them know that the film and slides have arrived but not the dishes, mentioning that the family is up-to-date on their vaccines and Esther has been started on her recommended vaccines, noting that she and Morrell had recently been to the movies and seen "Three Ring Circus", describing how busy the clinic has been and how her Spanish is getting to the point that she can help explain things to the patients a little better, sharing that she is having a dress made, and asking if they can -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, January 26, 1958
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, giving them an update on how the children are recovering from the measles, discussing the unpredictable weather, noting that the preachers coming to help with the evangelistic campaign will be arriving that week, mentioning that they will now be having pasteurized milk delivered, sharing that she's prepared the material to begin making a new dress, reporting on her work at the clinic, and noting that she has been editing Morrell's sermons although she feels his Spanish is still better than hers.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, giving them an update on how the children are recovering from the measles, discussing the unpredictable weather, noting that the preachers coming to help with the evangelistic campaign will be arriving that week, mentioning that they will now be having pasteurized milk delivered, sharing that she's prepared the material to begin making a new dress, reporting on her work at the clinic, and noting that she has been editing Morrell's sermons although she feels his Spanish is still better than hers. -
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 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 8, 1956
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, informing them on the arrival of the package they sent and reporting on everyone's enjoyment of the contents, giving an update on the family's health, describing the arrival of Dr. Stewart and his role as the new D. S., outlining the finances of the clinic and how that affects work with the clinic patients, sending best wishes to a recovering friend, reporting on the departure of the Milk family, and describing her experience getting her hair cut.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, informing them on the arrival of the package they sent and reporting on everyone's enjoyment of the contents, giving an update on the family's health, describing the arrival of Dr. Stewart and his role as the new D. S., outlining the finances of the clinic and how that affects work with the clinic patients, sending best wishes to a recovering friend, reporting on the departure of the Milk family, and describing her experience getting her hair cut. -
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 30, 1958
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, sharing about her latest sewing projects, mentioning that Morrell's mother is visiting them, and thanking them for the clothing they sent.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, sharing about her latest sewing projects, mentioning that Morrell's mother is visiting them, and thanking them for the clothing they sent. -
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. -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, March 10, 1960
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, praising Elsie's typing skills, discussing how many letters she's been writing, congratulating Donald on his surprise cake at work, describing George's new suit and the family's celebration of his birthday, discussing the family's visit to Felton, mentioning that many of the region's mines have been closing and causing an economic blow to the people, sharing that Steed's doctor has recommended having his tonsils removed, and asking when they plan to travel to Europe.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, praising Elsie's typing skills, discussing how many letters she's been writing, congratulating Donald on his surprise cake at work, describing George's new suit and the family's celebration of his birthday, discussing the family's visit to Felton, mentioning that many of the region's mines have been closing and causing an economic blow to the people, sharing that Steed's doctor has recommended having his tonsils removed, and asking when they plan to travel to Europe. -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, May 10, 1958
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, thanking them for the Newsweek subscription, discussing possible methods of getting from the Havana airport down to Mayari for when they come to visit, suggesting they reach out to Morrell's mother to see if she would like to travel with them to visit the family, providing a list of clothing and household items the family could use, and mentioning that Morrell has been very busy at the church and preparing for Youth Week and the Annual Conference.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, thanking them for the Newsweek subscription, discussing possible methods of getting from the Havana airport down to Mayari for when they come to visit, suggesting they reach out to Morrell's mother to see if she would like to travel with them to visit the family, providing a list of clothing and household items the family could use, and mentioning that Morrell has been very busy at the church and preparing for Youth Week and the Annual Conference. -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, November 18, 1958
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, hoping they are settling back in after their trip, expressing her happiness that they received all her letters sent during their trip, sharing that Esther has been suffering from a sore throat, discussing her sewing projects, describing how they've been preparing to help with Red Cross efforts as the fighting continues in the hills nearby, and urging them not to worry about the family.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, hoping they are settling back in after their trip, expressing her happiness that they received all her letters sent during their trip, sharing that Esther has been suffering from a sore throat, discussing her sewing projects, describing how they've been preparing to help with Red Cross efforts as the fighting continues in the hills nearby, and urging them not to worry about the family. -
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.