In this letter of October 20, 1950, Barbara Bird writes her brother George Kephart and copies her siblings, Margaret, Lucy, and Leonard. She lets them know their mother’s financial situation and states several reasons for why she will not be able to…
In this letter of May 25, 1951, Barbara Bird writes her sister Lucy Fernow to discuss their phone call the previous day. She states her travel plans for the reunion in Ithaca. She states several reasons for why she will not be able to care for their…
In this letter of June 2, 1950, Laura Kephart writes to her children to send something to the soon-to-be bride. She recalls Barbara getting married 30 years prior and updates them on Barbara’s medical issue. She ends by asking “What is the news from…
In this letter of December 24, 1951, Laura Kephart writes her son George to send him a card she received. She is having Christmas dinner with Lucy, and Barbara is having Christmas with the Woomerls.
In this letter of December 15, 1951, Laura Kephart writes her children to thank them for a package. She is reminded of a trip they took out West where they saw men starting to carve Lincoln’s nose, spoiling the mountain side. She mentions that she is…
In this letter of February 20, 1951, E. R. Fish writes Leonard Kephart (1892-1988) to thank him for the Christmas card and letter. He gives Leonard an update on his family and tells him that he has kept up with the Kephart family through Laura.
In this letter of October 26, 1950, Margaret Kephart writes her siblings Leonard, Lucy, George, and Barbara to let them know she agrees with the plan of having their mother move to Greystone Manor. She discusses the logistics of having the doctor…
In this letter of July 25, 1951, Barbara Bird writes her brother Leonard Kephart (1892-1988) to tell him that Lucy and Margaret got their mother from Boonville to Ithaca in less than four hours. She tells him about the options for their mother’s…
In this letter of June 8, 1947, Leonard Kephart (1892-1988) writes his mother, Laura Kephart to tell her about his time in East Lansing with Cornelia’s family where he attended Cornelia’s funeral. He shares his feelings on his sister’s death and…
In this letter of January 7, 1947, Leonard Kephart (1892-1988) writes his mother, Laura Kephart to give her an update on his family. He tells her about Christmas and how it often falls to him to read to the grandchildren. He tells her about his past…