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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 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 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 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, 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 1, 1960
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, letting them know Morrell send a roll of film to be developed in Florida and asking them to help the developer identify them, mentioning that Morrell fell ill during his trip and is now well and safely home, sharing that they've received money from the work fund so they could cover the bills, discussing how busy the clinic has been, sharing that the Eldridges are visiting, discussing how they will be celebrating George's birthday early, complimenting them on their typing, reporting that the Sargeant has been released from jail andSubject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, letting them know Morrell send a roll of film to be developed in Florida and asking them to help the developer identify them, mentioning that Morrell fell ill during his trip and is now well and safely home, sharing that they've received money from the work fund so they could cover the bills, discussing how busy the clinic has been, sharing that the Eldridges are visiting, discussing how they will be celebrating George's birthday early, complimenting them on their typing, reporting that the Sargeant has been released from jail and -
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, March 17, 1959
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, giving them an update on the new baby and how the family is adjusting to the new addition, sharing that she has been in good health and is feeling better each day, describing how good Steed and Esther have been with George, mentioning that Morrell's mother has been a huge help in handling the household, congratulating them on a successful women's society event, giving a small update on Steed and Esther, mentioning that Morrell's mother might stop by on her way home, and describing the planned week of evangelistic services,.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, giving them an update on the new baby and how the family is adjusting to the new addition, sharing that she has been in good health and is feeling better each day, describing how good Steed and Esther have been with George, mentioning that Morrell's mother has been a huge help in handling the household, congratulating them on a successful women's society event, giving a small update on Steed and Esther, mentioning that Morrell's mother might stop by on her way home, and describing the planned week of evangelistic services,. -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, March 19, 1959
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, thanking them for news of Esther's (sister) son, explaining that Morrell's mother had written that Esther (daughter) has whooping cough in error and that she is fine, mentioning that Morrell's mother is thinking of staying until the family is done with their yearly medical check ups, discussing how their original plan for going to the hospital to have the baby changed and that she is glad she was able to have the baby at home instead, and asking them to let the family know when the might be coming.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, thanking them for news of Esther's (sister) son, explaining that Morrell's mother had written that Esther (daughter) has whooping cough in error and that she is fine, mentioning that Morrell's mother is thinking of staying until the family is done with their yearly medical check ups, discussing how their original plan for going to the hospital to have the baby changed and that she is glad she was able to have the baby at home instead, and asking them to let the family know when the might be coming. -
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, March 8, 1959
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, informing them that the baby has arrived and that he is healthy and well, describing the successful at-home birth, assuring them that she is well and has been resting as much as possible, describing the baby's looks and size, asking them to pass along the news to Esther (sister), sharing that Steed and Esther have been delighted with their new brother, reporting that Morrell's mother's luggage finally arrived and thanking them for all the gifts they sent, and expressing how excited she is for them to meet their new grandson,Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, informing them that the baby has arrived and that he is healthy and well, describing the successful at-home birth, assuring them that she is well and has been resting as much as possible, describing the baby's looks and size, asking them to pass along the news to Esther (sister), sharing that Steed and Esther have been delighted with their new brother, reporting that Morrell's mother's luggage finally arrived and thanking them for all the gifts they sent, and expressing how excited she is for them to meet their new grandson, -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, May 14, 1960
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, sharing that Morrell failed to mail her Mother's Day letters on time, giving an update on their progress packing, mentioning that they will send everything they can't carry with them by truck to Havana the following week, and giving an update on the children.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, sharing that Morrell failed to mail her Mother's Day letters on time, giving an update on their progress packing, mentioning that they will send everything they can't carry with them by truck to Havana the following week, and giving an update on the children. -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, May 20, 1959
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, assuring them that the family made it home safely, describing the incredibly hot weather in Mayari, mentioning that George did very well during their travels and that Steed and Esther have caught colds, and sharing that the family is glad to be back home.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, assuring them that the family made it home safely, describing the incredibly hot weather in Mayari, mentioning that George did very well during their travels and that Steed and Esther have caught colds, and sharing that the family is glad to be back home. -
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, May 6, 1960
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, thanking them for their letter, sharing that they have decided to return to the Florida Conference although it is not official yet, asking them to send a set of change of address cards and to help them get proof that they bought their sewing machine over five years ago, explaining how they've begun going about packing for the move, and giving an update on all the children.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, thanking them for their letter, sharing that they have decided to return to the Florida Conference although it is not official yet, asking them to send a set of change of address cards and to help them get proof that they bought their sewing machine over five years ago, explaining how they've begun going about packing for the move, and giving an update on all the children. -
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 19, 1956
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, reporting on the family's health, discussing the intense rains and changes in weather, updating them on the bounty of the family garden, describing a visiting minister doing evangelical work, giving an update on her own health and Esther's development, describing improvements in Steed's behavior now that he has adjusted to having the baby around and his own development.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, reporting on the family's health, discussing the intense rains and changes in weather, updating them on the bounty of the family garden, describing a visiting minister doing evangelical work, giving an update on her own health and Esther's development, describing improvements in Steed's behavior now that he has adjusted to having the baby around and his own development. -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, November 1959
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, sharing the details of their flight from Miami to Tampa, mentioning that Morrell is quite excited to visit his family in Fort Lauderdale, discussing how the weather has finally cooled down, and mentioning that Esther and George have come down with fevers.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, sharing the details of their flight from Miami to Tampa, mentioning that Morrell is quite excited to visit his family in Fort Lauderdale, discussing how the weather has finally cooled down, and mentioning that Esther and George have come down with fevers. -
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.