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  • A letter from Lois to her father, Donald, thanking him for letting them know Elsie went up to visit Esther (sister), mentioning that she plans to send Elsie's birthday letter to Esther's, sharing that Steed has been doing much better living at the school and that the children are enjoying it, discussing how she goes into Mayari twice a week to work at the clinic and do the shopping, and mentioning that Juliet (of the Milk family?) travels to Preston every week so Lois can join if she needs.
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    Lois Augusta Robinson to Donald Lerch, January 21, 1960

    Robinson, Lois Augusta
    A letter from Lois to her father, Donald, thanking him for letting them know Elsie went up to visit Esther (sister), mentioning that she plans to send Elsie's birthday letter to Esther's, sharing that Steed has been doing much better living at the school and that the children are enjoying it, discussing how she goes into Mayari twice a week to work at the clinic and do the shopping, and mentioning that Juliet (of the Milk family?) travels to Preston every week so Lois can join if she needs.
    Subject - Time Period
    Twentieth century
    Date Created
    1960-01-21
    Collection
    Robinson Family papers
    Copyright
    A letter from Lois to her father, Donald, thanking him for letting them know Elsie went up to visit Esther (sister), mentioning that she plans to send Elsie's birthday letter to Esther's, sharing that Steed has been doing much better living at the school and that the children are enjoying it, discussing how she goes into Mayari twice a week to work at the clinic and do the shopping, and mentioning that Juliet (of the Milk family?) travels to Preston every week so Lois can join if she needs.
  • A letter from Lois to her father, Donald, wishing him a happy Father's Day, describing a trip the family took out to the Agricultural School and that two of the Milk family children are spending the night with the family, giving an update on Esther and her development, asking that he pass along a request for more hairnets to her mother (Elsie), mentioning that she and Morrell went to the movies and saw "The Eddy Duchin Story," reporting on how busy the clinic has been, and describing how busy the next few weeks will be for the family with Morrell heading to a conference and then a caravan arriving in town.
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    Lois Augusta Robinson to Donald Lerch, June 17, 1957

    Robinson, Lois Augusta
    A letter from Lois to her father, Donald, wishing him a happy Father's Day, describing a trip the family took out to the Agricultural School and that two of the Milk family children are spending the night with the family, giving an update on Esther and her development, asking that he pass along a request for more hairnets to her mother (Elsie), mentioning that she and Morrell went to the movies and saw "The Eddy Duchin Story," reporting on how busy the clinic has been, and describing how busy the next few weeks will be for the family with Morrell heading to a conference and then
    Subject - Time Period
    Twentieth century
    Date Created
    1957-06-17
    Collection
    Robinson Family papers
    Copyright
    IN COPYRIGHT
    A letter from Lois to her father, Donald, wishing him a happy Father's Day, describing a trip the family took out to the Agricultural School and that two of the Milk family children are spending the night with the family, giving an update on Esther and her development, asking that he pass along a request for more hairnets to her mother (Elsie), mentioning that she and Morrell went to the movies and saw "The Eddy Duchin Story," reporting on how busy the clinic has been, and describing how busy the next few weeks will be for the family with Morrell heading to a conference and then
  • A letter from Lois to her father, Donald, letting him know they revieced his letter, telling him that the family is still in Holguín and that they all were ill with a stomach issue but are recovering, updating him that they have all their luggage, describing the challenge of learning Spanish, describing the woman currently in charge of the clinic, and expressing her hope that she and Morrell will be able to be of more help in the parsonage and clinic soon.
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    Lois Augusta Robinson to Donald Lerch, March 1, 1956

    Robinson, Lois Augusta
    A letter from Lois to her father, Donald, letting him know they revieced his letter, telling him that the family is still in Holguín and that they all were ill with a stomach issue but are recovering, updating him that they have all their luggage, describing the challenge of learning Spanish, describing the woman currently in charge of the clinic, and expressing her hope that she and Morrell will be able to be of more help in the parsonage and clinic soon.
    Subject - Time Period
    Twentieth century
    Date Created
    1956-03-01
    Collection
    Robinson Family papers
    Copyright
    IN COPYRIGHT
    A letter from Lois to her father, Donald, letting him know they revieced his letter, telling him that the family is still in Holguín and that they all were ill with a stomach issue but are recovering, updating him that they have all their luggage, describing the challenge of learning Spanish, describing the woman currently in charge of the clinic, and expressing her hope that she and Morrell will be able to be of more help in the parsonage and clinic soon.
  • A letter from Lois to her father, Donald, describing the family's busy Sunday schedule, providing an update on her pregnancy and preparations, describing the weather and plans for planting a garden, sharing about her and Morrell's progress in learning Spanish, discussing the lack of children and mothers at Sunday School, and updating on Steed's development.
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    Lois Augusta Robinson to Donald Lerch, [March] 1956

    Robinson, Lois Augusta
    A letter from Lois to her father, Donald, describing the family's busy Sunday schedule, providing an update on her pregnancy and preparations, describing the weather and plans for planting a garden, sharing about her and Morrell's progress in learning Spanish, discussing the lack of children and mothers at Sunday School, and updating on Steed's development.
    Subject - Time Period
    Twentieth century
    Date Created
    1956-03
    Collection
    Robinson Family papers
    Copyright
    IN COPYRIGHT
    A letter from Lois to her father, Donald, describing the family's busy Sunday schedule, providing an update on her pregnancy and preparations, describing the weather and plans for planting a garden, sharing about her and Morrell's progress in learning Spanish, discussing the lack of children and mothers at Sunday School, and updating on Steed's development.
  • A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, updating them on her health, suggesting that they come to visit in October when the baby is due, describing the arrival of the rest of their belongings, describing the new car, describing the weather and soil in the area, telling about the pineapple sherbet she made, discussing her work in the clinic, and providing an update on her and Morrell's progress in learning Spanish.
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    Lois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, 1956

    Robinson, Lois Augusta
    A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, updating them on her health, suggesting that they come to visit in October when the baby is due, describing the arrival of the rest of their belongings, describing the new car, describing the weather and soil in the area, telling about the pineapple sherbet she made, discussing her work in the clinic, and providing an update on her and Morrell's progress in learning Spanish.
    Subject - Time Period
    Twentieth century
    Date Created
    1956
    Collection
    Robinson Family papers
    Copyright
    IN COPYRIGHT
    A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, updating them on her health, suggesting that they come to visit in October when the baby is due, describing the arrival of the rest of their belongings, describing the new car, describing the weather and soil in the area, telling about the pineapple sherbet she made, discussing her work in the clinic, and providing an update on her and Morrell's progress in learning Spanish.
  • A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, describing their trip with the Milks to Santiago where they went shopping and visited the Catholic Shrine of El Cobre, telling about Morrell's trip to the Methodist fair in Baguanos, describing the raucous of the yearly carnival in town and her disapproval of the liquor interests supporting the carnival, discussing baking a cake with a woman from the women's society, sharing about the several baptisms Morrell performed in a church up in the mountains, and a brief update on the family's health.
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    Lois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, 1956

    Robinson, Lois Augusta
    A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, describing their trip with the Milks to Santiago where they went shopping and visited the Catholic Shrine of El Cobre, telling about Morrell's trip to the Methodist fair in Baguanos, describing the raucous of the yearly carnival in town and her disapproval of the liquor interests supporting the carnival, discussing baking a cake with a woman from the women's society, sharing about the several baptisms Morrell performed in a church up in the mountains, and a brief update on the family's health.
    Subject - Time Period
    Twentieth century
    Date Created
    1956
    Collection
    Robinson Family papers
    Copyright
    IN COPYRIGHT
    A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, describing their trip with the Milks to Santiago where they went shopping and visited the Catholic Shrine of El Cobre, telling about Morrell's trip to the Methodist fair in Baguanos, describing the raucous of the yearly carnival in town and her disapproval of the liquor interests supporting the carnival, discussing baking a cake with a woman from the women's society, sharing about the several baptisms Morrell performed in a church up in the mountains, and a brief update on the family's health.
  • 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, letting them know the family made it back to Mayari safely, describing their trip back to Cuba, mentioning that everyone is doing well and that they were welcomed back with great circumstance, and thanking them for their help during the trip.
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    Lois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, April 27, 1960

    Robinson, Lois Augusta
    A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, letting them know the family made it back to Mayari safely, describing their trip back to Cuba, mentioning that everyone is doing well and that they were welcomed back with great circumstance, and thanking them for their help during the trip.
    Subject - Time Period
    Twentieth century
    Date Created
    1960-04-27
    Collection
    Robinson Family papers
    Copyright
    A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, letting them know the family made it back to Mayari safely, describing their trip back to Cuba, mentioning that everyone is doing well and that they were welcomed back with great circumstance, and thanking them for their help during the trip.
  • 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, 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.
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    Lois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, April 8, 1956

    Robinson, Lois Augusta
    A 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 Period
    Twentieth century
    Date Created
    1956-04-08
    Collection
    Robinson Family papers
    Copyright
    IN COPYRIGHT
    A 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.
  • A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, telling them about a show Morrell took her to see, describing a horseback trip Morrell had taken into the mountains to see how they harvest coffee, giving them updates on the two Bible Schools they ran in one week and the woman who was helping run the ones this week, sharing that they now have a truck to use that Dr. Evans had once used which has been helpful during the summer camps, describing the first meeting of the young people's group, updating them on Steed's health and development, and describing the local produce.
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    Lois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, August 14, 1956

    Robinson, Lois Augusta
    A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, telling them about a show Morrell took her to see, describing a horseback trip Morrell had taken into the mountains to see how they harvest coffee, giving them updates on the two Bible Schools they ran in one week and the woman who was helping run the ones this week, sharing that they now have a truck to use that Dr. Evans had once used which has been helpful during the summer camps, describing the first meeting of the young people's group, updating them on Steed's health and development, and describing the local produce.
    Subject - Time Period
    Twentieth century
    Date Created
    1956-08-14
    Collection
    Robinson Family papers
    Copyright
    IN COPYRIGHT
    A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, telling them about a show Morrell took her to see, describing a horseback trip Morrell had taken into the mountains to see how they harvest coffee, giving them updates on the two Bible Schools they ran in one week and the woman who was helping run the ones this week, sharing that they now have a truck to use that Dr. Evans had once used which has been helpful during the summer camps, describing the first meeting of the young people's group, updating them on Steed's health and development, and describing the local produce.
  • A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, discussing her weekly schedule and change in her letter writing, thanking them for sending hairnets, describing the weather and the effect of the rain on the garden, mentioning the completion of the clinic's new roof and the beginning of some improvement projects at the church, sharing that she is almost done with preparations for the family trip to Costa Rica, mentioning that Morrell went to Holguin recently but they haven't been able to get to Santiago, discussing the process for getting Esther's United States citizenship paperwork completed, sharing that they had received a letter from Mrs. Grant, mentioning that their chickens are now laying eggs, and giving an update on Esther's health after getting vaccinated.
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    Lois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, August 15, 1957

    Robinson, Lois Augusta
    A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, discussing her weekly schedule and change in her letter writing, thanking them for sending hairnets, describing the weather and the effect of the rain on the garden, mentioning the completion of the clinic's new roof and the beginning of some improvement projects at the church, sharing that she is almost done with preparations for the family trip to Costa Rica, mentioning that Morrell went to Holguin recently but they haven't been able to get to Santiago, discussing the process for getting Esther's United States citizenship
    Subject - Time Period
    Twentieth century
    Date Created
    1957-08-15
    Collection
    Robinson Family papers
    Copyright
    IN COPYRIGHT
    A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, discussing her weekly schedule and change in her letter writing, thanking them for sending hairnets, describing the weather and the effect of the rain on the garden, mentioning the completion of the clinic's new roof and the beginning of some improvement projects at the church, sharing that she is almost done with preparations for the family trip to Costa Rica, mentioning that Morrell went to Holguin recently but they haven't been able to get to Santiago, discussing the process for getting Esther's United States citizenship
  • A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, mentioning that Morrell has gone to visit Geraldo in Guantanamo and that they are doing well there, describing how her garden has been faring, thanking them for sending the money collected at their Bible School to help with the clinic, describing her plans for writing letters to express the needs of the clinic, sharing that they have completed the summer Bible school in one town and are close to the end in another, giving an update on the children, and sharing that Morrell is still avoiding travelling at night when he has to go and preach in the other towns in his circuit.
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    Lois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, August 15, 1958

    Robinson, Lois Augusta
    A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, mentioning that Morrell has gone to visit Geraldo in Guantanamo and that they are doing well there, describing how her garden has been faring, thanking them for sending the money collected at their Bible School to help with the clinic, describing her plans for writing letters to express the needs of the clinic, sharing that they have completed the summer Bible school in one town and are close to the end in another, giving an update on the children, and sharing that Morrell is still avoiding travelling at night when he has to go and preach in
    Subject - Time Period
    Twentieth century
    Date Created
    1958-08-15
    Collection
    Robinson Family papers
    Copyright
    IN COPYRIGHT
    A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, mentioning that Morrell has gone to visit Geraldo in Guantanamo and that they are doing well there, describing how her garden has been faring, thanking them for sending the money collected at their Bible School to help with the clinic, describing her plans for writing letters to express the needs of the clinic, sharing that they have completed the summer Bible school in one town and are close to the end in another, giving an update on the children, and sharing that Morrell is still avoiding travelling at night when he has to go and preach in
  • A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, mentioning how she often has to miss the Sunday service since there is no one to watch Steed, reporting that the Milk family arrived the day before and successfully delivered their package, asking for a few items to be brought with them when they visit Cuba, reporting that Morrell will be traveling to Guaro to teach a summer camp that week, mentioning that she will be leading a worship service for the Women's Society, giving advice for when they come to visit Cuba (to bring bottled water, that the main road is not well marked, to remember to drive no more than 15 mph past guard houses, etc.), and suggesting the best route to take between Havana and Mayarí.
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    Lois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, August 19, 1956

    Robinson, Lois Augusta
    A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, mentioning how she often has to miss the Sunday service since there is no one to watch Steed, reporting that the Milk family arrived the day before and successfully delivered their package, asking for a few items to be brought with them when they visit Cuba, reporting that Morrell will be traveling to Guaro to teach a summer camp that week, mentioning that she will be leading a worship service for the Women's Society, giving advice for when they come to visit Cuba (to bring bottled water, that the main road is not well marked, to
    Subject - Time Period
    Twentieth century
    Date Created
    1956-08-19
    Collection
    Robinson Family papers
    Copyright
    IN COPYRIGHT
    A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, mentioning how she often has to miss the Sunday service since there is no one to watch Steed, reporting that the Milk family arrived the day before and successfully delivered their package, asking for a few items to be brought with them when they visit Cuba, reporting that Morrell will be traveling to Guaro to teach a summer camp that week, mentioning that she will be leading a worship service for the Women's Society, giving advice for when they come to visit Cuba (to bring bottled water, that the main road is not well marked, to
  • A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, mentioning the family's trip to Havana, asking for them to send some shoes for Esther, and asking if they would let Mrs. Grant that they have not received her package.
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    Lois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, August 21, 1957

    Robinson, Lois Augusta
    A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, mentioning the family's trip to Havana, asking for them to send some shoes for Esther, and asking if they would let Mrs. Grant that they have not received her package.
    Subject - Time Period
    Twentieth century
    Date Created
    1957-08-21
    Collection
    Robinson Family papers
    Copyright
    IN COPYRIGHT
    A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, mentioning the family's trip to Havana, asking for them to send some shoes for Esther, and asking if they would let Mrs. Grant that they have not received her package.
  • A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, reflecting on her and Morrell's wedding anniversary, wishing them a good trip to Pennsylvania, describing the chaotic and delayed start to the family's trip to Havana due to George and Steed having some sudden trouble with asthma, sharing that they did end up staying at the Park's house and that they visited with many other friends while there, mentioning that she and Morrell took the oportunity to go to Cinarama and a movie, sharing about the family's trip to the beach and the zoo, assuring them that the family had a safe trip back to Mayari, giving an update on all the children, and sending along her greetings to the friends and family in Pennsylvania.
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    Lois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, August 26, 1959

    Robinson, Lois Augusta
    A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, reflecting on her and Morrell's wedding anniversary, wishing them a good trip to Pennsylvania, describing the chaotic and delayed start to the family's trip to Havana due to George and Steed having some sudden trouble with asthma, sharing that they did end up staying at the Park's house and that they visited with many other friends while there, mentioning that she and Morrell took the oportunity to go to Cinarama and a movie, sharing about the family's trip to the beach and the zoo, assuring them that the family had a
    Subject - Time Period
    Twentieth century
    Date Created
    1959-08-26
    Collection
    Robinson Family papers
    Copyright
    IN COPYRIGHT
    A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, reflecting on her and Morrell's wedding anniversary, wishing them a good trip to Pennsylvania, describing the chaotic and delayed start to the family's trip to Havana due to George and Steed having some sudden trouble with asthma, sharing that they did end up staying at the Park's house and that they visited with many other friends while there, mentioning that she and Morrell took the oportunity to go to Cinarama and a movie, sharing about the family's trip to the beach and the zoo, assuring them that the family had a
  • 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, describing the Thanksgiving dinner they shared with another missionary family in Costa Rica, listing all the foods they had for the meal, sharing the details of the birthday party they threw for Steed, and expressing her eagerness to see them.
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    Lois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, December 1, 1957

    Robinson, Lois Augusta
    A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, describing the Thanksgiving dinner they shared with another missionary family in Costa Rica, listing all the foods they had for the meal, sharing the details of the birthday party they threw for Steed, and expressing her eagerness to see them.
    Subject - Time Period
    Twentieth century
    Date Created
    1957-12-01
    Collection
    Robinson Family papers
    Copyright
    IN COPYRIGHT
    A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, describing the Thanksgiving dinner they shared with another missionary family in Costa Rica, listing all the foods they had for the meal, sharing the details of the birthday party they threw for Steed, and expressing her eagerness to see them.
  • A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, sharing that the electric plant has run out of fuel so they no longer have electricity in town and are reliant on candles and lamps, mentioning that Blanca has been a huge help as they are forced to use work arounds for many regular household things, thanking them for sending money for Christmas and Steed's birthday, mentioning that food prices have drastically increased and that they will have to use some of the work funds to help cover some of their living expenses, discussing her sewing projects, mentioning that she may try and visit Florida in January depending on the continuing situation and where she decides will be best to have the baby, and giving an update on the children and their preparations for the new baby.
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    Lois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, December 11, 1958

    Robinson, Lois Augusta
    A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, sharing that the electric plant has run out of fuel so they no longer have electricity in town and are reliant on candles and lamps, mentioning that Blanca has been a huge help as they are forced to use work arounds for many regular household things, thanking them for sending money for Christmas and Steed's birthday, mentioning that food prices have drastically increased and that they will have to use some of the work funds to help cover some of their living expenses, discussing her sewing projects, mentioning that she may try and visit
    Subject - Time Period
    Twentieth century
    Date Created
    1958-12-11
    Collection
    Robinson Family papers
    Copyright
    IN COPYRIGHT
    A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, sharing that the electric plant has run out of fuel so they no longer have electricity in town and are reliant on candles and lamps, mentioning that Blanca has been a huge help as they are forced to use work arounds for many regular household things, thanking them for sending money for Christmas and Steed's birthday, mentioning that food prices have drastically increased and that they will have to use some of the work funds to help cover some of their living expenses, discussing her sewing projects, mentioning that she may try and visit
  • A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, sharing that her week isn't too busy with school and housekeeping, describing how cold the weather has been, informing them that the family will be with them for Christmas Day and that Morrell might go to Jacksonville while the rest of the family stays in Clearwater, suggesting that they put Esther in with Lois and Morrell so the children don't wake each other up and that they should put any breakables well out of reach of the baby, and giving an update on the children.
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    Lois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, December 12, 1957

    Robinson, Lois Augusta
    A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, sharing that her week isn't too busy with school and housekeeping, describing how cold the weather has been, informing them that the family will be with them for Christmas Day and that Morrell might go to Jacksonville while the rest of the family stays in Clearwater, suggesting that they put Esther in with Lois and Morrell so the children don't wake each other up and that they should put any breakables well out of reach of the baby, and giving an update on the children.
    Subject - Time Period
    Twentieth century
    Date Created
    1957-12-12
    Collection
    Robinson Family papers
    Copyright
    IN COPYRIGHT
    A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, sharing that her week isn't too busy with school and housekeeping, describing how cold the weather has been, informing them that the family will be with them for Christmas Day and that Morrell might go to Jacksonville while the rest of the family stays in Clearwater, suggesting that they put Esther in with Lois and Morrell so the children don't wake each other up and that they should put any breakables well out of reach of the baby, and giving an update on the children.
  • A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, apologizing for sending her letter late, describing how busy they have been as Christmas approaches, mentioning that they will be going to Holguin for the District Conference and that she would like to do some Christmas shopping there and speak to the Bishop about the clinic, urging them not to be concerned about the clinic finances as they have had many donations and are doing well, describing their plans for the church and clinic for Christmas including putting on a program and destributing small gifts, sharing about their family plans for Christmas celebrations and decorations, thanking them for the recipes they sent, mentioning that Sotera will be gone so her work at the clinic will be more busy, and giving small updates on the children's health.
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    Lois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, December 17, 1956

    Robinson, Lois Augusta
    A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, apologizing for sending her letter late, describing how busy they have been as Christmas approaches, mentioning that they will be going to Holguin for the District Conference and that she would like to do some Christmas shopping there and speak to the Bishop about the clinic, urging them not to be concerned about the clinic finances as they have had many donations and are doing well, describing their plans for the church and clinic for Christmas including putting on a program and destributing small gifts, sharing about their family plans for
    Subject - Time Period
    Twentieth century
    Date Created
    1956-12-17
    Collection
    Robinson Family papers
    Copyright
    IN COPYRIGHT
    A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, apologizing for sending her letter late, describing how busy they have been as Christmas approaches, mentioning that they will be going to Holguin for the District Conference and that she would like to do some Christmas shopping there and speak to the Bishop about the clinic, urging them not to be concerned about the clinic finances as they have had many donations and are doing well, describing their plans for the church and clinic for Christmas including putting on a program and destributing small gifts, sharing about their family plans for
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