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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, 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 14, 1958
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, letting them know that the preacher who has been working with Morrell, Gerado, will be travelling to Florida to speak at several churches and that they have encouraged him to get in contact with them when he was in their part of the state, giving them an update on the children, and discussing the family's maid who is eager to learn to sew.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, letting them know that the preacher who has been working with Morrell, Gerado, will be travelling to Florida to speak at several churches and that they have encouraged him to get in contact with them when he was in their part of the state, giving them an update on the children, and discussing the family's maid who is eager to learn to sew. -
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 26, 1958
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, describing the intensification of political unrest and the family's preparations for if things become dangerous, mentioning their preparations for Easter services, informing them that Gerado had returned and thanking them for helping to make his visit to Florida so good, sharing her happiness at receiving photographs of the family friend's new baby, and giving an update on the children.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, describing the intensification of political unrest and the family's preparations for if things become dangerous, mentioning their preparations for Easter services, informing them that Gerado had returned and thanking them for helping to make his visit to Florida so good, sharing her happiness at receiving photographs of the family friend's new baby, and giving an update on the children. -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, March 27, 1959
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, discussing a surprise visit from Mrs. Jones who spent the day with the family, letting them know that Morrell's mother will just miss them on her way back home, encouraging them to go visit Morrell's mother once she is back and they have the time, giving an update on George who is doing well, giving an update on Steed and Esther who are starting to struggle a bit with the newest sibling, expressing how excited the family is for their visit in May, and asking for them to share the address of a woman who sent them diapers.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, discussing a surprise visit from Mrs. Jones who spent the day with the family, letting them know that Morrell's mother will just miss them on her way back home, encouraging them to go visit Morrell's mother once she is back and they have the time, giving an update on George who is doing well, giving an update on Steed and Esther who are starting to struggle a bit with the newest sibling, expressing how excited the family is for their visit in May, and asking for them to share the address of a woman who sent them diapers. -
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 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, 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. -
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 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 13, 1959
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, apologizing for not sending a letter the previous week, mentioning that a cold seems to be working its way through each of the children, asking if they could make a doctor's appointment for Steed to check his tonsils when they travel to Florida, giving an update on how George is developing, mentioning that they managed to get some nice photographs of George, and letting them know that Esther's shoes arrived.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, apologizing for not sending a letter the previous week, mentioning that a cold seems to be working its way through each of the children, asking if they could make a doctor's appointment for Steed to check his tonsils when they travel to Florida, giving an update on how George is developing, mentioning that they managed to get some nice photographs of George, and letting them know that Esther's shoes arrived. -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, October 15, 1956
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, thanking them for their letter from Havana on their way back to the States, describing the changes to life with two children, sharing about Esther's well being and development, discussing the recent rains, and expressing the family's joy at their visit.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, thanking them for their letter from Havana on their way back to the States, describing the changes to life with two children, sharing about Esther's well being and development, discussing the recent rains, and expressing the family's joy at their visit. -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, October 19, 1957
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, promising to write more often, mentioning that Steed is back to nursery school, discussing the challenge of keeping Esther warm through the night, sharing that they received a letter from Nancy Wheatly inviting the family to Panama, mentioning that Morrell listened to the World Series on the radio, sharing that they haven't been able to go on recent outings since Steed has been ill, assuring them that the family still plans to visit Florida for Christmas, noting that Morrell will take Steed with him to visit Morrell's mother inSubject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, promising to write more often, mentioning that Steed is back to nursery school, discussing the challenge of keeping Esther warm through the night, sharing that they received a letter from Nancy Wheatly inviting the family to Panama, mentioning that Morrell listened to the World Series on the radio, sharing that they haven't been able to go on recent outings since Steed has been ill, assuring them that the family still plans to visit Florida for Christmas, noting that Morrell will take Steed with him to visit Morrell's mother in -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, October 22, 1956
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, providing brief updates on all the family members' health, mentioning that Mother Williams appreciated their visit, expressing her concern over hearing about the rough crossing from Cuba to Florida by boat on their return trip, and mentioning that her letter is brief because Steed and Esther demand her attention.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, providing brief updates on all the family members' health, mentioning that Mother Williams appreciated their visit, expressing her concern over hearing about the rough crossing from Cuba to Florida by boat on their return trip, and mentioning that her letter is brief because Steed and Esther demand her attention.