In this letter of April 9, 1947 Laura Kephart writes George Kephart to discuss Cornelia’s illness. Her 60th anniversary is coming up and she wants her children to know she would have “married as she did.” She expresses her happiness that Roy is home,…
In this letter of December 19, 1947, Leonard Kephart (1892-1988) writes his mother, Laura Kephart to update her on his work and family and wish her a Merry Christmas. He was able to see Carlton, Cornelia’s husband, for a few minutes and they dreamt…
In this letter of November 11, 1948, Leonard Kephart (1892-1988) writes his mother, Laura Kephart to thank her for the many letters he returned home to and send her some money. He says that George and Pauline have moved into an apartment and he again…
In this letter of February 12, 1942, Leonard Kephart (1892-1988) writes his mother, Laura Kephart to wish her a happy 80th birthday. He tells her that his son Buddy left yesterday to go to war and fills her in on the details. He also tells her about…
In this letter of May 27, 1938, Leonard Kephart (1892-1988) writes his mother, Laura Kephart, to share the news that his daughter Jane has been chosen as a delegate to attend the triennial convention of Mortar Board in Denver and is beside herself…
In this letter of December 21, 1939, Leonard Kephart (1892-1988) writes his mother, Laura Kephart to thank her for the family history she sent. He mentions that Buddy and his daughter Barbara have been painting the house all summer and that he sees…
In this letter of February 13, 1943, Leonard Kephart (1892-1988) writes his mother, Laura Kephart to wish her a happy birthday. He tells her about his daughter Jane’s new baby who is two months old and weighs 11 pounds. Jane is leaving to live with…
In this letter of February 9, 1942, Cornelia writes her brother Leonard Kephart (1892-1988) to let him know that their mother’s 80th birthday is coming up and he should make sure to write her. Cornelia is planning on calling her while her children…
In this letter of May 3, 1945, Laura Kephart writes to her son, Leonard Kephart (1892-1988) to send him the rest of what she has of Horace Kephart’s belongings. She includes a card she has for his son Buddy and she catches him up on Barbara and Roy’s…
In this letter of July 23, 1943, Barbara Bird writes her sisters, Cornelia, Margaret, and Lucy to let them make travel plans and let them know of their mother’s present condition, which is deteriorating. She suggests they all get together over the…