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Title: Annie Keister to Nora Edwards, 1913-12-04
Date(s): 1913-12-04
Contributor(s): Keister, Annie Edwards, 1867-1945 (correspondent), Edwards, Nora C. (correspondent), Edwards Skirt Supporter Company (associated name)
Description: In a personal letter to her sister, Keister expresses dissatisfaction with the state of her life. She updates Edwards on her husband and children, mentions the unemployment in Rockford, and tells Edwards that she hopes Edwards will come to Rockford for Christmas.
Collection ID: Nora C. Edwards papers (Accession 2036)
Hagley ID: 2036_01_12_10
Collection: Nora C. Edwards papers

Title: Annie Keister to Nora Edwards, 1895-12-04
Date(s): 1895-12-04
Contributor(s): Keister, Annie Edwards, 1867-1945 (correspondent), Edwards, Nora C. (correspondent), Edwards Skirt Supporter Company (associated name)
Description: Keister apologizes to her sister for failing to write sooner, explaining that she has been busy with housework and sewing. She gives updates on her children and ask that Edwards send her a recipe for making candy so that she can try it before Christmas.
Collection ID: Nora C. Edwards papers (Accession 2036)
Hagley ID: 2036_01_02_11
Collection: Nora C. Edwards papers

Title: Annie Keister to Nora Edwards, 1907-06-09
Date(s): 1907-06-09
Contributor(s): Keister, Annie Edwards, 1867-1945 (correspondent), Edwards, Nora C. (correspondent), Edwards Skirt Supporter Company (associated name)
Description: In a letter to her sister, Keister asks if Edwards has decided whether she is coming to visit. She gives family updates, remarking that their mother has been unwell and that Harold and Eunice had whooping cough. She mentions that she wants her daughter, Mabel, to sell skirt supporters for Edwards after school closes in two weeks.
Collection ID: Nora C. Edwards papers (Accession 2036)
Hagley ID: 2036_01_09_03
Collection: Nora C. Edwards papers

Title: Annie Keister to Nora Edwards, 1907-02-18
Date(s): 1907-02-18
Contributor(s): Keister, Annie Edwards, 1867-1945 (correspondent), Edwards, Nora C. (correspondent), Edwards Skirt Supporter Company (associated name)
Description: In a letter to her sister, Keister mentions a competing supporter and assures Edwards that the Edwards Skirt Supporter is a far superior product. She writes that she has not had time to sell the supporters that Edwards sent her, as she has been house hunting most of the week. Keister also mentions that she is sorry that Mattie, likely their sister Mattie Brown, has lost money selling her place, and Keister promises to send pictures of her children soon.
Collection ID: Nora C. Edwards papers (Accession 2036)
Hagley ID: 2036_01_09_02
Collection: Nora C. Edwards papers

Title: [Annie Keister] to Nora Edwards, 1899-02-17
Date(s): 1899-02-17
Contributor(s): Keister, Annie Edwards, 1867-1945 (correspondent), Edwards, Nora C. (correspondent), Edwards Skirt Supporter Company (associated name)
Description: In a letter to her sister, Keister asks after Edwards' condition and writes about her own health. She also mentions receiving a letter from Mattie, in which she writes that someone is interested in making a purchase from Edwards.
Collection ID: Nora C. Edwards papers (Accession 2036)
Hagley ID: 2036_01_05_03
Collection: Nora C. Edwards papers

Title: Annie Keister to Nora Edwards, 1896-04-24
Date(s): 1896-04-24
Contributor(s): Keister, Annie Edwards, 1867-1945 (correspondent), Edwards, Nora C. (correspondent), Edwards Skirt Supporter Company (associated name)
Description: Keister tells her sister that she is enclosing a letter sent to Edwards from Hattie Welden and hopes that Edwards' health is greatly improved.
Collection ID: Nora C. Edwards papers (Accession 2036)
Hagley ID: 2036_01_03_07
Collection: Nora C. Edwards papers

Title: Annie Keister to Nora Edwards, 1907-02-25
Date(s): 1907-02-25
Contributor(s): Keister, Annie Edwards, 1867-1945 (correspondent), Edwards, Nora C. (correspondent), Edwards Skirt Supporter Company (associated name)
Description: In a letter to her sister, Keister expresses frustration that her mother has not recently. She writes that she does not think it will be possible to get their mother's land back, as it had been purchased after their father's death. Keister mentions her continued interest in selling skirt supporters but says that many women are disinclined to purchase them at the moment since money is scarce. However, Keister states she would be happy to help with the writing that Edwards mentioned. She...
Show moreIn a letter to her sister, Keister expresses frustration that her mother has not recently. She writes that she does not think it will be possible to get their mother's land back, as it had been purchased after their father's death. Keister mentions her continued interest in selling skirt supporters but says that many women are disinclined to purchase them at the moment since money is scarce. However, Keister states she would be happy to help with the writing that Edwards mentioned. She concludes the letter with an update on her children.
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Collection ID: Nora C. Edwards papers (Accession 2036)
Hagley ID: 2036_01_11_02
Collection: Nora C. Edwards papers

Title: Elizabeth (Biz) and Cortlandt Schoonover at desk
Date(s): 1924/1928?, 1924, 1928
Contributor(s): Schoonover, Frank E., 1877-1972 (photographer)
Collection ID: Frank E. Schoonover negatives (Accession 2017.239)
Hagley ID: 2017239_06_086
Collection: Frank E. Schoonover negatives

Title: Annie Keister to Nora Edwards, 1898-08-13
Date(s): 1898-08-13
Contributor(s): Keister, Annie Edwards, 1867-1945 (correspondent), Edwards, Nora C. (correspondent), Edwards Skirt Supporter Company (associated name)
Description: In a letter to her sister, Keister writes that she is forwarding several letters to Edwards and gives brief updates on her health and children.
Collection ID: Nora C. Edwards papers (Accession 2036)
Hagley ID: 2036_01_04_13
Collection: Nora C. Edwards papers

Title: Mrs. A. A. [Sayles?] to Nora Edwards, 1916-04-12
Date(s): 1916-04-12
Contributor(s): Edwards, Nora C. (correspondent), Edwards Skirt Supporter Company (associated name)
Description: The writer sympathizes with Edwards' recent family trials and tribulations and mentions that she had spoken to Mattie Brown, who told her that she sent the certificate to Edwards.
Collection ID: Nora C. Edwards papers (Accession 2036)
Hagley ID: 2036_01_13_06
Collection: Nora C. Edwards papers

Title: David W. Edwards to Nora Edwards, 1896-09-11
Date(s): 1896-09-11
Contributor(s): Edwards, David W., 1876-1916 (correspondent), Edwards, Nora C. (correspondent), Edwards Skirt Supporter Company (associated name)
Description: In a letter to his sister, Edwards writes of his work running the shops while his boss is out of town on his wedding tour. He promises to send the $9.35 he owes over the next few weeks.
Collection ID: Nora C. Edwards papers (Accession 2036)
Hagley ID: 2036_01_03_10
Collection: Nora C. Edwards papers

Title: Various family photographs
Date(s): 1905
Contributor(s): Maxim, Hudson, 1853-1927 (former owner)
Collection ID: Hudson Maxim collection of graphic materials (Accession 1996.312)
Hagley ID: AVD_1996312_02_15
Collection: Hudson Maxim collections

Title: Interview with Elizabeth Carothers Kyle, 3 July 1978 [transcript]
Date(s): 1978-07-03
Contributor(s): Strange, Adeline Bassett Cook, 1917-2004 (Interviewer), Kyle, Elizabeth Carothers, 1907-1983 (Interviewee)
Description: Transcript of a telephone call between Elizabeth Carothers Kyle, younger sister to Wallace Carothers, and Cookie Strange. Mrs. Kyle talks about her childhood in Iowa, Wallace's general personality, his love of tennis and music, and his time at Tarkio College and the University of Illinois. She also discusses their sister, Isobel, and the close relationship Isobel shared with Wallace.
Collection ID: Carothers Oral History Project (Accession 1985)
Hagley ID: MSS_1985_01_01_05
Collection: Oral history interviews on Wallace Carothers

Title: Mattie Brown to Nora Edwards, 1916-01-21
Date(s): 1916-01-21
Contributor(s): Brown, Martha Edwards, 1871- (correspondent), Edwards, Nora C. (correspondent), Edwards Skirt Supporter Company (associated name)
Description: In a letter to her sister, Brown writes that she has been unwell and her spirits are low. She says she has sent some of the songs she has written to the P. J. Howley Co. in New York City. She names the songs, saying her inspiration came from storybooks Mr. Cable ordered from Sears Roebuck and Co. Brown further writes that she has no money, and, in a postscript, Brown tells Edwards that if she will send goods for a new dress, Mrs. Cable will make it.
Collection ID: Nora C. Edwards papers (Accession 2036)
Hagley ID: 2036_01_13_04
Collection: Nora C. Edwards papers

Title: Mattie Edwards to Nora Edwards, 1898-09-14
Date(s): 1898-09-14
Contributor(s): Brown, Martha Edwards, 1871- (correspondent), Edwards, Nora C. (correspondent), Edwards Skirt Supporter Company (associated name)
Description: In a letter to her sister, Mattie hopes that Nora's business is having success and writes about her plans of purchasing land near their father's land soon. She also mentions the recent marriage of Amie Low.
Collection ID: Nora C. Edwards papers (Accession 2036)
Hagley ID: 2036_01_04_14
Collection: Nora C. Edwards papers

Title: [Mattie Edwards] to Nora Edwards, 1899-02-13
Date(s): 1899-02-13
Contributor(s): Brown, Martha Edwards, 1871- (correspondent), Edwards, Nora C. (correspondent), Edwards Skirt Supporter Company (associated name)
Description: Mattie gives an update and her and her mother's health. She also writes that a Dr. Cox is very interested in purchasing Nora's land and wishes to know what price Nora would be willing to take for it.
Collection ID: Nora C. Edwards papers (Accession 2036)
Hagley ID: 2036_01_05_04
Collection: Nora C. Edwards papers

Title: Mattie Edwards to Nora Edwards, 1898-09-28
Date(s): 1898-09-28
Contributor(s): Brown, Martha Edwards, 1871- (correspondent), Edwards, Nora C. (correspondent), Edwards Skirt Supporter Company (associated name)
Description: In a letter to her sister, Mattie advises Nora to see a doctor and tells her not worry about the money Nora owes her. She writes that their father has just purchased more land and two houses in town and describes the work she has been doing in the shop.
Collection ID: Nora C. Edwards papers (Accession 2036)
Hagley ID: 2036_01_04_15
Collection: Nora C. Edwards papers

Title: Cortlandt Schoonover next to Elizabeth (Biz) Schoonover in wicker baby carriage
Date(s): 1918~, 1918
Contributor(s): Schoonover, Frank E., 1877-1972 (photographer)
Collection ID: Frank E. Schoonover negatives (Accession 2017.239)
Hagley ID: 2017239_06_206
Collection: Frank E. Schoonover negatives

Title: Cortlandt and Elizabeth (Biz) Schoonover with unidentified child wearing bathing suits
Date(s): 1921/1924, 1921, 1924
Contributor(s): Schoonover, Frank E., 1877-1972 (photographer)
Collection ID: Frank E. Schoonover negatives (Accession 2017.239)
Hagley ID: 2017239_06_209
Collection: Frank E. Schoonover negatives

Title: Cortlandt Schoonover next to Elizabeth (Biz) Schoonover in wicker baby carriage
Date(s): 1918~, 1918
Contributor(s): Schoonover, Frank E., 1877-1972 (photographer)
Collection ID: Frank E. Schoonover negatives (Accession 2017.239)
Hagley ID: 2017239_06_207
Collection: Frank E. Schoonover negatives

Title: Cortlandt and Elizabeth (Biz) Schoonover as young children seated on tree stump
Date(s): 1920/1922, 1920, 1922
Contributor(s): Schoonover, Frank E., 1877-1972 (photographer)
Collection ID: Frank E. Schoonover negatives (Accession 2017.239)
Hagley ID: 2017239_06_204
Collection: Frank E. Schoonover negatives

Title: Cortlandt and Elizabeth (Biz) Schoonover standing underneath bell
Date(s): 1922/1926, 1922, 1926
Contributor(s): Schoonover, Frank E., 1877-1972 (photographer)
Collection ID: Frank E. Schoonover negatives (Accession 2017.239)
Hagley ID: 2017239_06_195
Collection: Frank E. Schoonover negatives

Title: Cortlandt and Elizabeth (Biz) Schoonover as children playing outdoors
Date(s): 1922/1926, 1922, 1926
Contributor(s): Schoonover, Frank E., 1877-1972 (photographer)
Collection ID: Frank E. Schoonover negatives (Accession 2017.239)
Hagley ID: 2017239_06_202
Collection: Frank E. Schoonover negatives

Title: Cortlandt and Elizabeth (Biz) Schoonover with other children wearing bathing suits
Date(s): 1921/1924, 1921, 1924
Contributor(s): Schoonover, Frank E., 1877-1972 (photographer)
Collection ID: Frank E. Schoonover negatives (Accession 2017.239)
Hagley ID: 2017239_06_196
Collection: Frank E. Schoonover negatives

Title: Cortlandt Schoonover next to Elizabeth (Biz) Schoonover in wicker baby carriage
Date(s): 1918~, 1918
Contributor(s): Schoonover, Frank E., 1877-1972 (photographer)
Collection ID: Frank E. Schoonover negatives (Accession 2017.239)
Hagley ID: 2017239_06_215
Collection: Frank E. Schoonover negatives

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