Ferris, Mary and Henry Ferris correspondence, 1924-1934
Scope and Contents
Correspondence between Henry Ferris ("Dear Daddy") and his daughter-in-law, Mary. She operated Pennsylvania Fresh Egg Company, borrowed money from the Ferrises, while Henry, Jr., struggled in business. In 1931, Henry is living with his parents, recovering his health, and children came to stay with them to avoid polio outbreak in NYC. In 1934, when she filed for divorce, he reminded her to make arrangements for repayment of loans from him and Walter.
Dates
- Creation: 1924-1934
Conditions Governing Access
Access is through microfilm when available. Collection is open for research.
Physical Facet
1 folder
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