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Janet Speakman to sister [Martha Speakman], 1924-02-01

 File — Box: 1

Scope and Contents

Typed carbon, Copomuckoe, O.A..K., Russia. Detailed letter in which Janet referenced her sister's recent visit to Paris, Vienna, and London where Martha had worked previously. Janet wrote that she had been assigned to an orphanage, but will be leaving for a malaria clinic. She witnessed much hunger and suffering and noted that she received a check from Aunt Mary's [Mary Travilla] Pasadena First Day School. Janet was trying to raise funds to support a vocational school and had given money to help "Nick," a young Russian who was forced to drop out of medical school. Also included picture postcard from Martha sent from Vienna.

Dates

  • Creation: 1924-02-01

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

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