Subseries I. Correspondence, 1927

writes to her classmates of the class of 1918 at William Penn College, suggesting they make donations and offering information about various class members and about the college in 1927.

Arrived in Jaffa, attended a wedding, then traveled to Ramallah. Continues with the trip prior to Jaffa, which was through Athens.

Describes an impoverished Islamic village and the custom of women wearing a face covering [niqab] as well as a black clothing and several customs of the people. Mentions Khalil and Ermina Totah and several other Friends; a very descriptive letter.

Describes how women have to go for water for their households; Girls School 10 minutes' walk from Boys School and Mission House.

Reports on her schedule: teaching Bible, History- Ancient and Medieval, Hygiene, Rhythmics, English, sports

continued description of life at the school, what is taught, what life there consists of.

describes all the activities surrounding a roofing party for a new house, including the food, which is meant to be accompanied by strong drink, but as the people are Quakers, they substitute lemonade. Also attended a Greek wedding and a YWCA bazaar, and includes some political discussion of China.

Describes British occupation of Palestine; calls Britain a country “good at colonizing.” Notes standard of education has seemed to improve [based on western ideals]. Discusses the anger the Arabs/Palestinian locals feel towards British occupation; it is said that the lives of the impoverished are now worse than they were when under Turkish rule.

Tells of Christmas pageant in Bethlehem. Reports on the things she appreciates in Ramallah, including head of school, Miss [Sybil?] Jones.