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TextLois Augusta Robinson to her family, May 21, 1956
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her family expressing her wish to be with them for graduation, sharing her news from Mrs. Williams, describing all the ways that Steed has been developing and growing, mentioning that she is making curtains for the house, noting that it was recently Cuban Independence Day, mentioning that there has been some drought recently, describing the carnaval celebrations, and describing a dinner they attended at the home of a couple who work for the United Fruit Company.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Lois to her family expressing her wish to be with them for graduation, sharing her news from Mrs. Williams, describing all the ways that Steed has been developing and growing, mentioning that she is making curtains for the house, noting that it was recently Cuban Independence Day, mentioning that there has been some drought recently, describing the carnaval celebrations, and describing a dinner they attended at the home of a couple who work for the United Fruit Company. -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to her family, September 9, 1956
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her family mentioning writing letters for the clinic and her improving Spanish, clarifying several points from a previous letter (Mrs.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Lois to her family mentioning writing letters for the clinic and her improving Spanish, clarifying several points from a previous letter (Mrs. -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to her family, [December 2,] 1956
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her family giving small updates on the whole family, mentioning that they spoke with Dr. Steward about the fundraising effort for the clinic, expressing joy at being able to return to work in the clinic, describing the weather and how the change in temperature has changed their daily wear, mentioning that she and Morrell have been invited to a public function organized by the mayor to celebrate a hero of the Cuban fight for independence, and sharing her thoughts on the revolutionaries who are fighting in the hills of Oriente.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Lois to her family giving small updates on the whole family, mentioning that they spoke with Dr. Steward about the fundraising effort for the clinic, expressing joy at being able to return to work in the clinic, describing the weather and how the change in temperature has changed their daily wear, mentioning that she and Morrell have been invited to a public function organized by the mayor to celebrate a hero of the Cuban fight for independence, and sharing her thoughts on the revolutionaries who are fighting in the hills of Oriente. -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to her family, [May] 1957
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her family offering explainations for her lateness in writing, describing an illness that Steed had, mentioning that Morrell is heading off for the missionary conference while she stays behind with the children, confirming that she and Morrell would appreciate a renewal of their Newsweek subscription, describing the celebration they held for Morrell's birthday and the presents they got for him, and describing the persistent rain they've been having.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Lois to her family offering explainations for her lateness in writing, describing an illness that Steed had, mentioning that Morrell is heading off for the missionary conference while she stays behind with the children, confirming that she and Morrell would appreciate a renewal of their Newsweek subscription, describing the celebration they held for Morrell's birthday and the presents they got for him, and describing the persistent rain they've been having. -
TextLois Augusta Robinson to her family, [May] 1957
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her family describing their preparations for Youth Week at the church, mentioning that Morrell has returned from the conference in Havana, giving an update on the children's health, discussing transitioning Steed into a regular double bed so the baby can be in the his old crib, mentioning that the clinic was closed for a national holiday and she expects a rush when they open the following day, reporting that they have gotten their new chest of drawers, and wishing her father well.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Lois to her family describing their preparations for Youth Week at the church, mentioning that Morrell has returned from the conference in Havana, giving an update on the children's health, discussing transitioning Steed into a regular double bed so the baby can be in the his old crib, mentioning that the clinic was closed for a national holiday and she expects a rush when they open the following day, reporting that they have gotten their new chest of drawers, and wishing her father well. -
TextLois and Morrell Robinson scrapbook
Robinson, Morrell SteedA scrapbook of photographs, newspaper clippings, programs, and decorations documenting the lives of Rev. Morrell Robinson, his wife, Lois, and their children, Morrell "Steed" Jr., Esther, and George, from their time at First Methodist Church in St. Petersburg, Florida, to their time as missionaries in Mayari, Cuba, and through their time in the Tampa Heights neighborhood of Tampa, Florida.Temporal CoverageDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA scrapbook of photographs, newspaper clippings, programs, and decorations documenting the lives of Rev. Morrell Robinson, his wife, Lois, and their children, Morrell "Steed" Jr., Esther, and George, from their time at First Methodist Church in St. Petersburg, Florida, to their time as missionaries in Mayari, Cuba, and through their time in the Tampa Heights neighborhood of Tampa, Florida. -
TextMorrel Steed Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, February 25, 1959
Robinson, Morrell SteedA letter from Morrell to Lois' parents, Donald and Elsie, explaining the enclosed photographs taken during and after the conflict, assuring them that the family is well and excited to welcome the new baby, sharing updates on Lois' pregnancy and reflecting on their marriage, thanking them for their letters and commenting on the changes in the church in Clearwater, discussing the changes he and Lois would like to continue making to the house, outlining their plans for financing these changes and asking if they know anyone willing to donate to the cause of improving the parsonage, andSubject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Morrell to Lois' parents, Donald and Elsie, explaining the enclosed photographs taken during and after the conflict, assuring them that the family is well and excited to welcome the new baby, sharing updates on Lois' pregnancy and reflecting on their marriage, thanking them for their letters and commenting on the changes in the church in Clearwater, discussing the changes he and Lois would like to continue making to the house, outlining their plans for financing these changes and asking if they know anyone willing to donate to the cause of improving the parsonage, and -
TextMorrell Steed Robinson and Lois Augusta Robinson to friends and family, September 15, 1956, Mayarí, Oriente, Cuba
Robinson, Morrell SteedA letter from Morrell and Lois Robinson through the Board of Mission to their friends and loved ones providing a report on their missionary work and the general state of the region of Cuba where they are working. They describe the work of the pediatric clinic, report on the Mayari, Felton, Arroyo Blanco, Oriente, and Nicaro congregational areas, and provide updates on their personal lives and that of their family.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Morrell and Lois Robinson through the Board of Mission to their friends and loved ones providing a report on their missionary work and the general state of the region of Cuba where they are working. They describe the work of the pediatric clinic, report on the Mayari, Felton, Arroyo Blanco, Oriente, and Nicaro congregational areas, and provide updates on their personal lives and that of their family. -
TextMorrell Steed Robinson to Donald Lerch, April 28, 1957, Mayari, Oriente, Cuba
Robinson, Morrell SteedA letter from Morrell to Lois' father, Donald, wishing him a quick recovery from a carbuncle, thanking him for sending along some photographs, giving a short update on the family's social life, mentioning that one of his golf clubs was broken on the trip over to Cuba from the States, mentioning the continued political tensions and the actions of the police in response to revolutionary activities in the area, describing a nice picnic that he and Lois attended, discussing the process of attempting to get a chest of drawers made to order since there was no second-hand options, andSubject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Morrell to Lois' father, Donald, wishing him a quick recovery from a carbuncle, thanking him for sending along some photographs, giving a short update on the family's social life, mentioning that one of his golf clubs was broken on the trip over to Cuba from the States, mentioning the continued political tensions and the actions of the police in response to revolutionary activities in the area, describing a nice picnic that he and Lois attended, discussing the process of attempting to get a chest of drawers made to order since there was no second-hand options, and -
TextMorrell Steed Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, February 17, 1956, Miami, Florida
Robinson, Morrell SteedA postcard from Morrell to Lois' parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lerch, letting them know that he and Lois are being held up in Miami for an extra two days before they can continue on to Cuba and will be staying with the Blakes.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA postcard from Morrell to Lois' parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lerch, letting them know that he and Lois are being held up in Miami for an extra two days before they can continue on to Cuba and will be staying with the Blakes. -
TextMorrell Steed Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, January 6, 1960
Robinson, Morrell SteedA letter from Morrell to Lois' parents, Donald and Elsie, asking if they could facilitate the exchange of books with the Sandy Book Store in Clearwater, thanking them for hosting the family and especially the children so kindly, giving an update on the children and Lois' health, expressing concern about the individuals gaining power within the new Cuban government, discussing his thoughts on how he and Lois might invest their money, sharing that he expects his mother had a good visit with Sammie and asking after Esther (sister-in-law), asking for news of professional and collegeSubject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightA letter from Morrell to Lois' parents, Donald and Elsie, asking if they could facilitate the exchange of books with the Sandy Book Store in Clearwater, thanking them for hosting the family and especially the children so kindly, giving an update on the children and Lois' health, expressing concern about the individuals gaining power within the new Cuban government, discussing his thoughts on how he and Lois might invest their money, sharing that he expects his mother had a good visit with Sammie and asking after Esther (sister-in-law), asking for news of professional and college -
TextMorrell Steed Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, June 11, 1957, Mayari, Oriente, Cuba
Robinson, Morrell SteedA letter from Morrell to Lois' parents, Donald and Elsie, asking about their transition to handwriting letters rather than typing them, expressing his happiness at hearing they are dealing with the termite problem and that they are updating the heating in their house, sharing his plans for making Steed a sandbox and adding in some field elements for the use of the boy's club in the summer, updating them on the chickens and the mangoes, and thanking them for their help with covering the hospital expenses for Esther's birth.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Morrell to Lois' parents, Donald and Elsie, asking about their transition to handwriting letters rather than typing them, expressing his happiness at hearing they are dealing with the termite problem and that they are updating the heating in their house, sharing his plans for making Steed a sandbox and adding in some field elements for the use of the boy's club in the summer, updating them on the chickens and the mangoes, and thanking them for their help with covering the hospital expenses for Esther's birth. -
TextMorrell Steed Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, November 2, 1957
Robinson, Morrell SteedA letter from Morrell to Lois' parents, Donald and Elsie, thanking them for their letters, describing the trip the family took to the cemetery of San Jose, giving an update on Esther and Steed, mentioning that Lois had taken Steed to a birthday party, sharing possible plans for a future vacation to visit them in Florida, sending his well wishes to Mr. Hilgore, thanking them for extending an invitation to his mother to stay with them, asking for a list of possible Christmas gifts, and expressing his happiness at having celebrated his and Lois' five year anniversary.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Morrell to Lois' parents, Donald and Elsie, thanking them for their letters, describing the trip the family took to the cemetery of San Jose, giving an update on Esther and Steed, mentioning that Lois had taken Steed to a birthday party, sharing possible plans for a future vacation to visit them in Florida, sending his well wishes to Mr. Hilgore, thanking them for extending an invitation to his mother to stay with them, asking for a list of possible Christmas gifts, and expressing his happiness at having celebrated his and Lois' five year anniversary. -
TextMorrell Steed Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, October 31, 1956
Robinson, Morrell SteedA letter from Morrell to Lois' parents, Donald and Elsie, thanking them for their letter, asking how the Sunday service went where they were asked to talk about their trip to Cuba, discussing a trip he took to Santiago and the typewriter they got there, describing how a group of soldiers were stopping and searching all cars in the wake of two assassinations of important government officials, expressing his hope that there might be a spiritual and moral revolution amongst the Cuban people so that armed revolution might be averted, sharing his thoughts on the corruption and intimidationSubject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Morrell to Lois' parents, Donald and Elsie, thanking them for their letter, asking how the Sunday service went where they were asked to talk about their trip to Cuba, discussing a trip he took to Santiago and the typewriter they got there, describing how a group of soldiers were stopping and searching all cars in the wake of two assassinations of important government officials, expressing his hope that there might be a spiritual and moral revolution amongst the Cuban people so that armed revolution might be averted, sharing his thoughts on the corruption and intimidation -
TextMorrell Steed Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, September 25, 1956
Robinson, Morrell SteedA telegram from Morrell to Lois' parents, Donald and Elsie, informing them of the birth of Esther Louise Robinson and that both baby and mother are doing well.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA telegram from Morrell to Lois' parents, Donald and Elsie, informing them of the birth of Esther Louise Robinson and that both baby and mother are doing well. -
TextMorrell Steed Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, [April 18-19,] 1957
Robinson, Morrell SteedA letter from Morrell to Lois' parents, Donald and Elsie, expressing how much the family enjoyed visiting them in Clearwarter and also how glad they are to be back in Mayari, mentioning that Norma has been ill so Lois has been busy with the children and housekeeping, discussing the monthly finances of the church and mission, and sharing where he'll be preaching for Good Friday.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Morrell to Lois' parents, Donald and Elsie, expressing how much the family enjoyed visiting them in Clearwarter and also how glad they are to be back in Mayari, mentioning that Norma has been ill so Lois has been busy with the children and housekeeping, discussing the monthly finances of the church and mission, and sharing where he'll be preaching for Good Friday. -
TextMorrell Steed Robinson to Elsie Lerch, April 2, 1958
Robinson, Morrell SteedA letter from Morrell to Lois' mother, Elsie, thanking her for her letter, mentioning that he's taken to travelling on horseback as the transportation situation has been heavily impacted by the call for a general strike by the revolutionary forces and the counter-push by the army to keep local businesses open, sharing that Lois and the children have been relocated to the Agricultural school for the time being as they intend to use the clinic as an emergency hospital in the event of violence and didn't want the children so close to potential danger, describing how he and someSubject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Morrell to Lois' mother, Elsie, thanking her for her letter, mentioning that he's taken to travelling on horseback as the transportation situation has been heavily impacted by the call for a general strike by the revolutionary forces and the counter-push by the army to keep local businesses open, sharing that Lois and the children have been relocated to the Agricultural school for the time being as they intend to use the clinic as an emergency hospital in the event of violence and didn't want the children so close to potential danger, describing how he and some -
TextMorrell Steed Robinson to Elsie Lerch, April 20, 1956
Robinson, Morrell SteedA letter from Morrell to Lois' mother, Elsie, thanking her for her letter and her kindness to him, expressing his and Lois' appreciation for the Milks (another missionary couple), giving an update on Lois' health, describing Lois' new haircut, sharing a story about his pants being stolen, expressing his sadness over the state of steak, and providing a map of the neighborhood where they live.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Morrell to Lois' mother, Elsie, thanking her for her letter and her kindness to him, expressing his and Lois' appreciation for the Milks (another missionary couple), giving an update on Lois' health, describing Lois' new haircut, sharing a story about his pants being stolen, expressing his sadness over the state of steak, and providing a map of the neighborhood where they live. -
TextMorrell Steed Robinson to Elsie Lerch, April 30, 1958
Robinson, Morrell SteedA letter from Morrell to Lois' mother, Elsie, thanking her for her letters, sharing the results of the family's physical exams, describing the work Lois has been doing to make the house more comfortable for the family, discussing the sending of money for Bibles to be used in their mission work in the mountains, updating her on the progress of selling Bibles in Mayari, discussing additional tracts which he has been sharing to further their mission work, giving an update on the family and their garden, and reporting the great success of their Sunday school and other planned churchSubject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Morrell to Lois' mother, Elsie, thanking her for her letters, sharing the results of the family's physical exams, describing the work Lois has been doing to make the house more comfortable for the family, discussing the sending of money for Bibles to be used in their mission work in the mountains, updating her on the progress of selling Bibles in Mayari, discussing additional tracts which he has been sharing to further their mission work, giving an update on the family and their garden, and reporting the great success of their Sunday school and other planned church -
TextMorrell Steed Robinson to Elsie Lerch, August 16, 1956
Robinson, Morrell SteedA letter from Morrell to Lois' mother, Elsie, apologizing for not visiting of calling while he was in Florida, describing his trip to Jacksonville and then Fort Lauderdale, listing the things he had brought back from Florida (gifts, a tape recorder, etc.), reporting on his family's health and well being, describing his work with the Bible Schools and camp sessions, giving an update on Lois' health and her pregnancy, sharing his plans for taking Lois and Steed to the beach, expressing satisfaction and enjoyment in his work and ability to speak in Spanish, asking if a letter heSubject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Morrell to Lois' mother, Elsie, apologizing for not visiting of calling while he was in Florida, describing his trip to Jacksonville and then Fort Lauderdale, listing the things he had brought back from Florida (gifts, a tape recorder, etc.), reporting on his family's health and well being, describing his work with the Bible Schools and camp sessions, giving an update on Lois' health and her pregnancy, sharing his plans for taking Lois and Steed to the beach, expressing satisfaction and enjoyment in his work and ability to speak in Spanish, asking if a letter he -
TextMorrell Steed Robinson to Elsie Lerch, August 24, 1958
Robinson, Morrell SteedA letter from Morrell to Lois' mother, Elsie, expressing how he's looking forward to the family vacation, giving an update on the children, sharing the news that Lois is pregnant again and is doing well, discussing the weather, and asking if they could make Lois an appointment for a haircut.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightIN COPYRIGHTA letter from Morrell to Lois' mother, Elsie, expressing how he's looking forward to the family vacation, giving an update on the children, sharing the news that Lois is pregnant again and is doing well, discussing the weather, and asking if they could make Lois an appointment for a haircut.