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  • The digital edition of an public lecture on the politics of Cardinal Henry Edward Manning's conversion to Catholicism presented on the afternoon of December 4, 1995, at White Hall (Emory University) as the Second Annual Thomas Aquinas Lecture and sponsored by the Aquinas Center of Theology at Emory University.
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    A Question of Sovereignty: The Politics of Manning’s Conversion

    Erb, Peter C., 1943-
    The digital edition of an public lecture on the politics of Cardinal Henry Edward Manning's conversion to Catholicism presented on the afternoon of December 4, 1995, at White Hall (Emory University) as the Second Annual Thomas Aquinas Lecture and sponsored by the Aquinas Center of Theology at Emory University.
    Subject - Time Period
    Nineteenth century
    Date Issued or Published
    1996
    2020
    Collection
    Pitts Digital Publications
    Copyright
    IN COPYRIGHT
    The digital edition of an public lecture on the politics of Cardinal Henry Edward Manning's conversion to Catholicism presented on the afternoon of December 4, 1995, at White Hall (Emory University) as the Second Annual Thomas Aquinas Lecture and sponsored by the Aquinas Center of Theology at Emory University.
  • The Friends of Cuba newsletter from Summer, 1955, reporting on missionary works in the Oriente District of Cuba. News includes the building of new chapels, requests for resources for the Agricultural School, flower sales, a carnival behing held, notice of the death of A. F. Churchwell, and reflections on the state of poverty in Cuba, the work of the clinic, and the political situation in Cuba.
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    Friends of Cuba, Summer 1955

    The Friends of Cuba newsletter from Summer, 1955, reporting on missionary works in the Oriente District of Cuba. News includes the building of new chapels, requests for resources for the Agricultural School, flower sales, a carnival behing held, notice of the death of A. F. Churchwell, and reflections on the state of poverty in Cuba, the work of the clinic, and the political situation in Cuba.
    Subject - Time Period
    Twentieth century
    Date Issued or Published
    1955
    Collection
    Robinson Family papers
    Copyright
    IN COPYRIGHT
    The Friends of Cuba newsletter from Summer, 1955, reporting on missionary works in the Oriente District of Cuba. News includes the building of new chapels, requests for resources for the Agricultural School, flower sales, a carnival behing held, notice of the death of A. F. Churchwell, and reflections on the state of poverty in Cuba, the work of the clinic, and the political situation in Cuba.
  • A letter from D. S. Doggett to Robert Paine asking for his thoughts on the case of Richard Smiley who is under investigation with the possibility of suspension from the conference, discussing Doggett's decision to temporarily replace Smiley with another preacher (Starr), asking if Paine might send another man to assist, and speaking to the uncertain position of Virginia in regards to the formation of the Confederacy and withdrawal from the Union.
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    Letter from D. S. Doggett (Williamsburg, Virginia) to Robert Paine (Aberdeen, Mississippi) - February 21, 1861

    Doggett, D. S. (David Seth), 1810-1880
    A letter from D. S. Doggett to Robert Paine asking for his thoughts on the case of Richard Smiley who is under investigation with the possibility of suspension from the conference, discussing Doggett's decision to temporarily replace Smiley with another preacher (Starr), asking if Paine might send another man to assist, and speaking to the uncertain position of Virginia in regards to the formation of the Confederacy and withdrawal from the Union.
    Subject - Time Period
    Nineteenth century
    Date Created
    1861-02-21
    Collection
    Robert Paine papers
    Copyright
    NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
    A letter from D. S. Doggett to Robert Paine asking for his thoughts on the case of Richard Smiley who is under investigation with the possibility of suspension from the conference, discussing Doggett's decision to temporarily replace Smiley with another preacher (Starr), asking if Paine might send another man to assist, and speaking to the uncertain position of Virginia in regards to the formation of the Confederacy and withdrawal from the Union.
  • A letter from John Early to Robert Paine discussing the dangerous state of affairs in Virginia and Tennessee and recommending that they postpone the General Conference until 1863 since a number of conferences will not be able to safely hold their annual meetings due to military action.
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    Letter from John Early (Richmond, Virginia) to Robert Paine (Aberdeen, Mississippi) - February 24, 1862

    Early, John, 1786-1873
    A letter from John Early to Robert Paine discussing the dangerous state of affairs in Virginia and Tennessee and recommending that they postpone the General Conference until 1863 since a number of conferences will not be able to safely hold their annual meetings due to military action.
    Subject - Time Period
    Nineteenth century
    Date Created
    1862-02-24
    Collection
    Robert Paine papers
    Copyright
    NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
    A letter from John Early to Robert Paine discussing the dangerous state of affairs in Virginia and Tennessee and recommending that they postpone the General Conference until 1863 since a number of conferences will not be able to safely hold their annual meetings due to military action.
  • A letter from John Wesley to Ebenezer Blackwell putting in a good word for John Maddern, and discussing the events of the uprising of the Irish peasant class, speficially a radical group referred to as the "Levellers" in reference to a political movement during the English Civil War.
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    Letter from John Wesley to Ebenezer Blackwell, Dublin

    Wesley, John, 1703-1791
    A letter from John Wesley to Ebenezer Blackwell putting in a good word for John Maddern, and discussing the events of the uprising of the Irish peasant class, speficially a radical group referred to as the "Levellers" in reference to a political movement during the English Civil War.
    Subject - Time Period
    Eighteenth century
    Date Created
    1762-07-28
    Collection
    John Wesley papers
    Copyright
    NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
    A letter from John Wesley to Ebenezer Blackwell putting in a good word for John Maddern, and discussing the events of the uprising of the Irish peasant class, speficially a radical group referred to as the "Levellers" in reference to a political movement during the English Civil War.
  • A letter from Lois and Morrell to their friends discussing the changes they are seeing after the victory of the revolutionaries over the old regime in Cuba, mentioning the success of efforts to reform and improve the educational system and public works in Cuba, encouraging their friends to avoid being overly critical of these efforts of those who have been fighting for freedom to establish a new and better country for themselves, prompting their friends to think about how Protestants might step up and take part in effecting the ways in which Cuba is beginning to experience change, giving updates on the efforts to increase church attendance in Mayari and the rest of their circuit, providing an update on the success of the clinic, announcing that a local Cuban preacher has joined them to support the Sunday school program, providing an update on the Gonzalez family who have taken over leadership of the Guayaba-Cocal circuit, thanking everyone for donating to the Mayari Work Fund to support the work they are doing, and giving a short post-script to update their friends on the children and family.
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    Lois Augusta Robinson and Morrell Steed Robinson to friends, October, 1959

    Robinson, Lois Augusta
    A letter from Lois and Morrell to their friends discussing the changes they are seeing after the victory of the revolutionaries over the old regime in Cuba, mentioning the success of efforts to reform and improve the educational system and public works in Cuba, encouraging their friends to avoid being overly critical of these efforts of those who have been fighting for freedom to establish a new and better country for themselves, prompting their friends to think about how Protestants might step up and take part in effecting the ways in which Cuba is beginning to experience change, giving
    Subject - Time Period
    Twentieth century
    Date Created
    1959-10
    Collection
    Robinson Family papers
    Copyright
    IN COPYRIGHT
    A letter from Lois and Morrell to their friends discussing the changes they are seeing after the victory of the revolutionaries over the old regime in Cuba, mentioning the success of efforts to reform and improve the educational system and public works in Cuba, encouraging their friends to avoid being overly critical of these efforts of those who have been fighting for freedom to establish a new and better country for themselves, prompting their friends to think about how Protestants might step up and take part in effecting the ways in which Cuba is beginning to experience change, giving
  • A letter from Lois and Morrell to their friends describing their trip back to the States and the talks they gave while there, attesting to the good leadership of Bishop John Branscomb in Cuba, reflecting on the success of the annual conference and the work of the local Cuban pastors, reporting on the work of the clinic, discussing the beginning of Bible School season, giving updates on both the children, thanking their friends for all the letters and well wishes, and asking that they keep Cuba in their thoughts as the threat of civil war becomes more present.
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    Lois Augusta Robinson and Morrell Steed Robinson to their friends, July 15, 1957, Mayari, Oriente, Cuba

    Robinson, Lois Augusta
    A letter from Lois and Morrell to their friends describing their trip back to the States and the talks they gave while there, attesting to the good leadership of Bishop John Branscomb in Cuba, reflecting on the success of the annual conference and the work of the local Cuban pastors, reporting on the work of the clinic, discussing the beginning of Bible School season, giving updates on both the children, thanking their friends for all the letters and well wishes, and asking that they keep Cuba in their thoughts as the threat of civil war becomes more present.
    Subject - Time Period
    Twentieth century
    Date Created
    1957-07-15
    Collection
    Robinson Family papers
    Copyright
    IN COPYRIGHT
    A letter from Lois and Morrell to their friends describing their trip back to the States and the talks they gave while there, attesting to the good leadership of Bishop John Branscomb in Cuba, reflecting on the success of the annual conference and the work of the local Cuban pastors, reporting on the work of the clinic, discussing the beginning of Bible School season, giving updates on both the children, thanking their friends for all the letters and well wishes, and asking that they keep Cuba in their thoughts as the threat of civil war becomes more present.
  • A 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 reporting on the success of the Sunday school program.
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    Lois Augusta Robinson to Donald Lerch, April 16, 1958

    Robinson, Lois Augusta
    A 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
    Subject - Time Period
    Twentieth century
    Date Created
    1958-04-16
    Collection
    Robinson Family papers
    Copyright
    IN COPYRIGHT
    A 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
  • A 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 sharing that she has been feeling homesick to see them.
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    Lois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, April 24, 1958

    Robinson, Lois Augusta
    A 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
    Subject - Time Period
    Twentieth century
    Date Created
    1958-04-24
    Collection
    Robinson Family papers
    Copyright
    IN COPYRIGHT
    A 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
  • A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, describing a new family who is staying in the clinic while they help build houses and churches, sharing about their Spanish tutor and her husband who lent them a radio, discussing the political turmoil in Cuba, celebrating that Morrell preached his first sermon in Spanish, requesting her parents forward existing and start new subscriptions for several journals on church and nursing issues, and providing updates on the weather as well as her pregnancy.
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    Lois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, April 29, 1956

    Robinson, Lois Augusta
    A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, describing a new family who is staying in the clinic while they help build houses and churches, sharing about their Spanish tutor and her husband who lent them a radio, discussing the political turmoil in Cuba, celebrating that Morrell preached his first sermon in Spanish, requesting her parents forward existing and start new subscriptions for several journals on church and nursing issues, and providing updates on the weather as well as her pregnancy.
    Subject - Time Period
    Twentieth century
    Date Created
    1956-04-29
    Collection
    Robinson Family papers
    Copyright
    IN COPYRIGHT
    A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, describing a new family who is staying in the clinic while they help build houses and churches, sharing about their Spanish tutor and her husband who lent them a radio, discussing the political turmoil in Cuba, celebrating that Morrell preached his first sermon in Spanish, requesting her parents forward existing and start new subscriptions for several journals on church and nursing issues, and providing updates on the weather as well as her pregnancy.
  • A 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.
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    Lois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, April 7, 1958

    Robinson, Lois Augusta
    A 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 Period
    Twentieth century
    Date Created
    1958-04-07
    Collection
    Robinson Family papers
    Copyright
    IN COPYRIGHT
    A 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.
  • A 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.
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    Lois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, August 7, 1957

    Robinson, Lois Augusta
    A 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 Period
    Twentieth century
    Date Created
    1957-08-07
    Collection
    Robinson Family papers
    Copyright
    IN COPYRIGHT
    A 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.
  • A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, sharing that mail has begun to arrive regularly and that much of everyday life is returning to normal, describing the family's relocation to the Agricultural school on December 15th and their stay there through Christmas, discussing the departure of a number of families from the town and the arrival of a unit of around 200 revolutionaries at the Agricultural school, describing the family's evacuation on December 31st to Guaro and their return to Mayari on January 2nd, mentioning how busy they have been getting the church and clinic back in order, and giving an update on the children and the family's health.
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    Lois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, January 9, 1959

    Robinson, Lois Augusta
    A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, sharing that mail has begun to arrive regularly and that much of everyday life is returning to normal, describing the family's relocation to the Agricultural school on December 15th and their stay there through Christmas, discussing the departure of a number of families from the town and the arrival of a unit of around 200 revolutionaries at the Agricultural school, describing the family's evacuation on December 31st to Guaro and their return to Mayari on January 2nd, mentioning how busy they have been getting the church and clinic
    Subject - Time Period
    Twentieth century
    Date Created
    1959-01-09
    Collection
    Robinson Family papers
    Copyright
    IN COPYRIGHT
    A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, sharing that mail has begun to arrive regularly and that much of everyday life is returning to normal, describing the family's relocation to the Agricultural school on December 15th and their stay there through Christmas, discussing the departure of a number of families from the town and the arrival of a unit of around 200 revolutionaries at the Agricultural school, describing the family's evacuation on December 31st to Guaro and their return to Mayari on January 2nd, mentioning how busy they have been getting the church and clinic
  • A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, describing the recent hot weather, giving an update on Steed's health and the children in general, sharing the family's plans for their travel to Florida in September, discussing the recent rash of kidnappings and how that has prompted them to continue avoiding travelling at night, mentioning the event she held with the women's group, assuring that she will send information on the nutritional value of sesame seeds to Mr. Van, and describing the Spanish film she and Morrell went to see recently.
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    Lois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, July 24, 1958

    Robinson, Lois Augusta
    A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, describing the recent hot weather, giving an update on Steed's health and the children in general, sharing the family's plans for their travel to Florida in September, discussing the recent rash of kidnappings and how that has prompted them to continue avoiding travelling at night, mentioning the event she held with the women's group, assuring that she will send information on the nutritional value of sesame seeds to Mr. Van, and describing the Spanish film she and Morrell went to see recently.
    Subject - Time Period
    Twentieth century
    Date Created
    1958-07-24
    Collection
    Robinson Family papers
    Copyright
    IN COPYRIGHT
    A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, describing the recent hot weather, giving an update on Steed's health and the children in general, sharing the family's plans for their travel to Florida in September, discussing the recent rash of kidnappings and how that has prompted them to continue avoiding travelling at night, mentioning the event she held with the women's group, assuring that she will send information on the nutritional value of sesame seeds to Mr. Van, and describing the Spanish film she and Morrell went to see recently.
  • A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, sharing news of the successful Bible Schools, describing her preparations for the family trip to Costa Rica, giving an update on the children, discussing the current political upheaval and assuring that the family is in no danger although another missionary family in Guantanamo have relocated to Mayari because of the bombings, mentoning the work Morrell has been doing to fix the family's septic tank, and expressing hope that the family might be able to meet up in Havana for a spring vacation.
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    Lois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, July 31, 1957

    Robinson, Lois Augusta
    A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, sharing news of the successful Bible Schools, describing her preparations for the family trip to Costa Rica, giving an update on the children, discussing the current political upheaval and assuring that the family is in no danger although another missionary family in Guantanamo have relocated to Mayari because of the bombings, mentoning the work Morrell has been doing to fix the family's septic tank, and expressing hope that the family might be able to meet up in Havana for a spring vacation.
    Subject - Time Period
    Twentieth century
    Date Created
    1957-07-31
    Collection
    Robinson Family papers
    Copyright
    IN COPYRIGHT
    A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, sharing news of the successful Bible Schools, describing her preparations for the family trip to Costa Rica, giving an update on the children, discussing the current political upheaval and assuring that the family is in no danger although another missionary family in Guantanamo have relocated to Mayari because of the bombings, mentoning the work Morrell has been doing to fix the family's septic tank, and expressing hope that the family might be able to meet up in Havana for a spring vacation.
  • A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, thanking them for letting the family know Elsie returned to Florida safely, expressing how much they enjoyed her visit and how much they wish Donald could have joined them, explaining that they won't be able to do their usual summer camps because of the revolution but that it shouldn't prevent the family from traveling to Florida in September, assuring that she is sending some of the clinic information, reporting that their week with a visiting preacher went very well, sharing how busy she has been preparing for a church program, discussing the weather and how the garden is faring, mentioning that there have been troops moving through the area, and wishing her father a happy Father's Day.
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    Lois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, June 10, 1958

    Robinson, Lois Augusta
    A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, thanking them for letting the family know Elsie returned to Florida safely, expressing how much they enjoyed her visit and how much they wish Donald could have joined them, explaining that they won't be able to do their usual summer camps because of the revolution but that it shouldn't prevent the family from traveling to Florida in September, assuring that she is sending some of the clinic information, reporting that their week with a visiting preacher went very well, sharing how busy she has been preparing for a church program,
    Subject - Time Period
    Twentieth century
    Date Created
    1958-06-10
    Collection
    Robinson Family papers
    Copyright
    IN COPYRIGHT
    A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, thanking them for letting the family know Elsie returned to Florida safely, expressing how much they enjoyed her visit and how much they wish Donald could have joined them, explaining that they won't be able to do their usual summer camps because of the revolution but that it shouldn't prevent the family from traveling to Florida in September, assuring that she is sending some of the clinic information, reporting that their week with a visiting preacher went very well, sharing how busy she has been preparing for a church program,
  • A 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.
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    Lois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, March 1, 1958

    Robinson, Lois Augusta
    A 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 Period
    Twentieth century
    Date Created
    1958-03-01
    Collection
    Robinson Family papers
    Copyright
    IN COPYRIGHT
    A 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.
  • A 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.
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    Lois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, March 21, 1958

    Robinson, Lois Augusta
    A 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 Period
    Twentieth century
    Date Created
    1958-03-21
    Collection
    Robinson Family papers
    Copyright
    IN COPYRIGHT
    A 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.
  • A 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.
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    Lois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, March 26, 1958

    Robinson, Lois Augusta
    A 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 Period
    Twentieth century
    Date Created
    1958-03-26
    Collection
    Robinson Family papers
    Copyright
    IN COPYRIGHT
    A 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.
  • A 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.
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    Lois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, May 14, 1956

    Robinson, Lois Augusta
    A 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 Period
    Twentieth century
    Date Created
    1956-05-14
    Collection
    Robinson Family papers
    Copyright
    IN COPYRIGHT
    A 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.
  • A 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, and giving an update on the children.
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    Lois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, November 11, 1958

    Robinson, Lois Augusta
    A 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
    Subject - Time Period
    Twentieth century
    Date Created
    1958-11-11
    Collection
    Robinson Family papers
    Copyright
    IN COPYRIGHT
    A 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
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