Correspondence, 1899/1908

Containers:
Box 1, Folder 5
Scope and content:

1899 November-Edith writes in French. School activities. 1900 October-Edith turns 18 on the 14 of this month. Loves Bertha's pictures. December- Christmas plans and activities. 1901 February- Plans for their vacation this summer at their Aunt's house. March-Advises that it is unsafe for Bertha to go walking by herself. April-Went to a "French party" with the girls. Jokes about how she hopes that Bertha does not keep these letters and publish them when she's famous. November - Going to a wedding. Anticipating Bertha's upcoming visit. 1902 May - School work and exams. 1903 January – News of acquaintances. July- Clothing and family news. 1905 April – Visited New York City and walked down Fifth Avenue and they used the trains. 1908 March- School and family news. Undated. Grand exhibit that she went to in New York. News of family and friends. Details on flowers, and how she has to help make the graduation programs for her graduation. Books, the weather. Mentions Bertha visiting Pratt. Liked Brooklyn, New York and loved the vacation she went on to the beach in Maine. Included is a little poem.

Access and use

Location of collection:
College of William and Mary
Special Collections Research Center
Earl Gregg Swem Library
College of William and Mary
400 Landrum Drive
PO 8795
Williamsburg, VA 23187-8795
Contact for questions and access:
Phone: (757) 221-3090
Fax: (757) 221-5440
Parent restrictions:
Collection is open to all researchers. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.
Parent terms of access:
Before publishing or quoting from the memoir, please contact the Manuscripts and Rare Books Librarian, Special Collections Research Center, Earl Gregg Swem Library, College of William and Mary.