Box 2
Container
Contains 5 Results:
Elizabeth H. Richie Papers
Series — Box: 2
Scope and Contents
Primarily the letters of Elizabether Hooten Richie, 1920s & 1930s, there is also a folder of letters to her and a piece written by Richie, "Down the Years from 1848." Two other miscellaneous items are laid in: a biographical sketch of Elizabeth Hooten by Francis R Taylor and a memorial of deceased Friends, including David and Rachel Roberts, grandparents of Elizabeth Hooten Richie.
Letters, 1920s, 1930s
File — Box: 2
Scope and Contents
Almost all the letters from Elizabeth H.R. Richie are to her daughter, Elizabeth Richie Taylor and mostly written from Florida and speak of daily activities, family, health, many people of their acquaintance
Letters, 1930s
File — Box: 2
Scope and Contents
Folder I. ca. 40 items:A continuation of the 1920s-1930s folder. Most letters are directed to Richie's daughter Elizabeth Richie Taylor and are written from Florida, though some from Poconos and Moorestown, N.J.. They respond to letters received from "Betty," acknowledging that grandson Hubert is studying French with Pres. Comfort at Haverford, remarks on family, acquaintances and friends, gardeningHighlights include:Pocono Manor, 1938. Gave Allen Bacon a...
Letters to Elizabeth Richie
File — Box: 2
Scope and Contents
Letter writers include:David Roberts, Parvin Russell, Mary Williams, W.R.W.Highlights include:W.R.W. Pinehurst, N.J., 1919. Rachel will be speaking before the legislature in Harrisburg to encourage the passage of the 8-hour [work] law for women; names of visiting Friends read at MeetingRussell, Parvin. Clermont-en-Argonne, 1919 4/14. a tremendous need for houses in the war belts and buildings of all sorts, and their mission is helping to build...
"Down the Years from 1848" and miscellaneous
File — Box: 2
Scope and Contents
Primary among materials is Richie's account of her family beginning in 1848, "Down the Years from 1848;" as well, there is a photograph, apparently of a wedding party, but with no identifications; a biographical sketch of Elizabeth Hooten [Richie]/ by Francis R. Taylor; a recollection by Elizabeth Richie of a kindness by her father-in law set down by Francis Taylor; and printed Memorials concerning Deceased Friends...,: including David & Rachel Roberts, the grandparents of Elizabeth...
