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Still imageAnne Ians, noyée à Rotterdam, A. 1539
Luiken, Jan, 1649-1712An engraving depicting the execution of Anne Ians. The image shows Anne being led away as she reaches back to deliver her final testament of faith to her son.Subject - Time PeriodCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESAn engraving depicting the execution of Anne Ians. The image shows Anne being led away as she reaches back to deliver her final testament of faith to her son. -
TextDonald Lerch to Elsie Lerch, April [13], 1959
Lerch, DonaldA postcard from Donald Lerch to his wife, Elsie, letting her know he will not be joining her in Cuba to visit Lois and Morrell Robinson and encouraging her to stay with the family as long as she feels necessary.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA postcard from Donald Lerch to his wife, Elsie, letting her know he will not be joining her in Cuba to visit Lois and Morrell Robinson and encouraging her to stay with the family as long as she feels necessary. -
Still imageFelicitas, mise à mort avec ses 7 fils à Rome, A. 164
Luiken, Jan, 1649-1712An engraving depicting the martyrdom of Saint Felicitas and her seven sons. The image shows five of the seven sons already dead, with one beheaded and another kneeling as the executioner prepares to behead him (left). On the right, Felicitas watches with her final son bound behind her (left).Subject - Time PeriodCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESAn engraving depicting the martyrdom of Saint Felicitas and her seven sons. The image shows five of the seven sons already dead, with one beheaded and another kneeling as the executioner prepares to behead him (left). On the right, Felicitas watches with her final son bound behind her (left). -
Still imageHosea with his Wife and Children
A woodcut depicting Hosea, his wife, Gomer, and their three children, Jezreel, Lo-Ruhamah, and Lo-Ammi. The first verse of the book of Hosea is printed above.Subject - Time PeriodDate Issued or PublishedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESA woodcut depicting Hosea, his wife, Gomer, and their three children, Jezreel, Lo-Ruhamah, and Lo-Ammi. The first verse of the book of Hosea is printed above. -
Still imageHosea with his Wife and Children
Beham, Hans Sebald, 1500-1550A woodcut depicting Hosea, his wife, Gomer, and their first two children, Jezreel and Lo-Ruhamah. The first verse of the book of Hosea is printed above.Subject - Time PeriodDate Issued or PublishedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESA woodcut depicting Hosea, his wife, Gomer, and their first two children, Jezreel and Lo-Ruhamah. The first verse of the book of Hosea is printed above. -
Still imageIulitta, fauetée à Tarse, te mise a mort avec ses enfaris, A. 304
Luiken, Jan, 1649-1712An engraving depicting the martyrdom of Julitta and her child, Cyricus. The image shows Julitta tied to a post and being whipped (left), a hook for torture on the ground beside her, and the governor of Tarsus holding Julitta's child, Cyricus, by the legs, preparing to throw him down a staircase (right).Subject - Time PeriodCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESAn engraving depicting the martyrdom of Julitta and her child, Cyricus. The image shows Julitta tied to a post and being whipped (left), a hook for torture on the ground beside her, and the governor of Tarsus holding Julitta's child, Cyricus, by the legs, preparing to throw him down a staircase (right). -
Still imageLes Persecutions en Suisse, A. 1637
Luiken, Jan, 1649-1712An engraving depicting the mass persecution of Anabaptists in Switzerland. The image shows a woman being arrested and pulled from her home while other groups of guards search houses in the background.Subject - Time PeriodCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESAn engraving depicting the mass persecution of Anabaptists in Switzerland. The image shows a woman being arrested and pulled from her home while other groups of guards search houses in the background. -
TextLetter from Sarah Wesley to "My dearest Uncle and Friend," [London]
Wesley, Sarah, 1760-1828A letter from Sarah Wesley to John Wesley thanking her uncle for placing a sizable amount of money aside for her and asking his advice on her using some of that money to support her mother.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESA letter from Sarah Wesley to John Wesley thanking her uncle for placing a sizable amount of money aside for her and asking his advice on her using some of that money to support her mother. -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald Lerch, April 17, 1959
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her father, Donald, wishing him a happy birthday, assuring him that the whole family has been thinking of him, mentioning that Elsie is going to try and call him to wish him a happy birthday, letting him know about the round of flu that she and the children caught and are recovering from, and giving him an update on George.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Lois to her father, Donald, wishing him a happy birthday, assuring him that the whole family has been thinking of him, mentioning that Elsie is going to try and call him to wish him a happy birthday, letting him know about the round of flu that she and the children caught and are recovering from, and giving him an update on George. -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, April 8, 1956
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, sharing an incident where Steed got ahold of a knife, describing where they will be staying when they visit Cuba, discussing the family's lack of running water, explaining the challenge of buying and cooking various meats, updating them on the family's health, detailing how they recieve mail, describing the yard and plantings, and telling them about the other missionary families.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, sharing an incident where Steed got ahold of a knife, describing where they will be staying when they visit Cuba, discussing the family's lack of running water, explaining the challenge of buying and cooking various meats, updating them on the family's health, detailing how they recieve mail, describing the yard and plantings, and telling them about the other missionary families. -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, August 2, 1958
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, sending her condolences for the passing of Mr. Orcutt and Mr. Daniels, sharing that Morrell's mother has been caring for his father who's health has been deteriorating, giving an update on the family, reporting briefly on the clinic, describing the new stove that they recently got, and mentioning that the new couple have settled in Guayabo and that Gerado's replacement has arrived.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, sending her condolences for the passing of Mr. Orcutt and Mr. Daniels, sharing that Morrell's mother has been caring for his father who's health has been deteriorating, giving an update on the family, reporting briefly on the clinic, describing the new stove that they recently got, and mentioning that the new couple have settled in Guayabo and that Gerado's replacement has arrived. -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, February 6, 1959
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, assuring them that no damage was done to their home or the Agricultural school during the revolution, discussing how Gerado stayed in Guantanamo during the conflict and that he and his family were alright, describing Marta Gomez who is a graduate of the Agricultural school and has been helping with the church and clinic, asking them to coordinate with Morrell's mother to see if she wants to visit and when they want to come, giving an update on the children and her pregnancy, and passing along Steed's request for them to bring hisSubject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, assuring them that no damage was done to their home or the Agricultural school during the revolution, discussing how Gerado stayed in Guantanamo during the conflict and that he and his family were alright, describing Marta Gomez who is a graduate of the Agricultural school and has been helping with the church and clinic, asking them to coordinate with Morrell's mother to see if she wants to visit and when they want to come, giving an update on the children and her pregnancy, and passing along Steed's request for them to bring his -
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, 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 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 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 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 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.