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.
Written on back (spelling questionable): 'Devaseervalham = God's blessing. age 5. Samel. age 2. Muthabaranam (= a garland of pearls) (or necklace of pearls) age 8.' Written on folder: 'In correspondence between Emily C. Wheeler of the National Armenia & India Relief Association.'
Edwards, Catherine A., 1840-1910 (correspondent), Edwards, Nora C. (correspondent), Edwards Skirt Supporter Company (associated name)
Description
In a letter to her daughter, Edwards writes that she is staying with her son, Charles, outside of Spooner, Wisconsin. She describes the land and people, mentioning that there is to be a bee tomorrow to raise a new house.
Production #2288. A young girl from a frugal, conservative family aspires to become an actress despite her father's wish for her to become a physical culture instructor. In confronting her parents about her future, Ruth learns about the importance of family and integrity.
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.
Edwards, Catherine A., 1840-1910 (correspondent), Edwards, Nora C. (correspondent), Edwards Skirt Supporter Company (associated name)
Description
In a letter to her daughter, C. A. Edwards writes about her struggles to maintain her homestead. After being unable to sell it, her son Charles paid her debts and took both C. A. and Mattie's homesteads, giving C. A. a life lease. Mattie's husband, Giles, is currently working to clear land north of town for a fair ground. C. A. Edwards wonders in her letter whether Nora might consider moving to Rockford, Illinois where she would be closer to family.
