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Title: Mrs. F. L. Knowlton to Nora Edwards, 1905-01-30
Date(s): 1905-01-30
Contributor(s): Edwards, Nora C. (correspondent), Edwards Skirt Supporter Company (associated name)
Description: Knowlton writes that her husband's business travels will give her a good opportunity to carry goods for Edwards. She gives an update of her recent work, accepts the offer to become General Agent for the state, asks a few questions relevant to the position, and places an order for two gross.
Collection ID: Nora C. Edwards papers (Accession 2036)
Hagley ID: 2036_01_07_03
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: [Percie?] Holden to Nora Edwards, 1904-12-19
Date(s): 1904-12-19
Contributor(s): Edwards, Nora C. (correspondent), Edwards Skirt Supporter Company (associated name)
Description: Holden congratulates Edwards on her business success and writes that she tried to convince Miss J. to join the sales team, but Miss J. told her she did not like canvassing and would prefer to locate agents instead. Holden plans to focus on selling her current supply of supporters after the holiday rush is over and will send cash as soon as she is finished.
Collection ID: Nora C. Edwards papers (Accession 2036)
Hagley ID: 2036_01_06_09
Collection: Nora C. Edwards papers

Title: Women of Enterprise Awards [1987]
Date(s): 1987-06-18
Contributor(s): California Perfume Company (associated name)
Description: Program from the 1987 Women of Enterprise Awards luncheon.
Hagley ID: WOE_Awards_20101119_198706
Collection: Avon Products

Title: Mrs. E. T. Chilcott to Nora Edwards, 1905-01-22
Date(s): 1905-01-22
Contributor(s): Edwards, Nora C. (correspondent), Edwards Skirt Supporter Company (associated name)
Description: Chilcott reports that she had nearly four dozen orders for supporters after having worked only two days. She asks Edwards to sell her one dozen of them.
Collection ID: Nora C. Edwards papers (Accession 2036)
Hagley ID: 2036_01_07_02
Collection: Nora C. Edwards papers

Title: Mary Eschliman to Nora Edwards, 1909-10-01
Date(s): 1909-10-01
Contributor(s): Eschliman, Mary (correspondent), Edwards, Nora C. (correspondent), Edwards Skirt Supporter Company (associated name)
Description: Eschliman updates Edwards on the recent supporter sales she has made.
Collection ID: Nora C. Edwards papers (Accession 2036)
Hagley ID: 2036_01_11_05
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: Ella Nesbitt to Nora Edwards, 1905-07-20
Date(s): 1905-07-20
Contributor(s): Nesbitt, Ella M. (correspondent), Edwards, Nora C. (correspondent), Edwards Skirt Supporter Company (associated name)
Description: Nesbitt reports that the hot weather has prevented her from doing much work and has made it difficult to find agents willing to work right away. She has found a dressmaker interested in becoming an agent as well as a woman who had previously sold the supporters in Chicago but who will not be available until September.
Collection ID: Nora C. Edwards papers (Accession 2036)
Hagley ID: 2036_01_07_07
Collection: Nora C. Edwards papers

Title: Florence Harvey to Nora Edwards, 1905-10-30
Date(s): 1905-10-30
Contributor(s): Harvey, Florence (correspondent), Edwards, Nora C. (correspondent), Edwards Skirt Supporter Company (associated name)
Description: The letter is a mix of business and personal matters. Among other things, Harvey reports on recent orders, mentions her dealings with her landlady, and teases Edwards about her gold teeth.
Collection ID: Nora C. Edwards papers (Accession 2036)
Hagley ID: 2036_01_07_12
Collection: Nora C. Edwards papers

Title: Unknown sender to Nora Edwards, 1904-10-25, incomplete
Date(s): 1904-10-25
Contributor(s): Edwards, Nora C. (correspondent), Edwards Skirt Supporter Company (associated name)
Description: The writer states that she does not have the means to pay cash for a gross of supporters at the present time but offers instead to send the money after she has distributed the supporters if Edwards is willing send them. She is concerned of being in a strange town with nothing to fall back on if she sends the cash upfront but would be able to pay cash after the first gross is sold. The writer further states that she would prefer a southern territory for the winter and asks Edwards if the write...
Show moreThe writer states that she does not have the means to pay cash for a gross of supporters at the present time but offers instead to send the money after she has distributed the supporters if Edwards is willing send them. She is concerned of being in a strange town with nothing to fall back on if she sends the cash upfront but would be able to pay cash after the first gross is sold. The writer further states that she would prefer a southern territory for the winter and asks Edwards if the write should replace one of the agents in the area who is not currently doing anything.
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Collection ID: Nora C. Edwards papers (Accession 2036)
Hagley ID: 2036_01_06_08
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: Dawson to Nora Edwards, 1906-09-20
Date(s): 1906-09-20
Contributor(s): Edwards, Nora C. (correspondent), Edwards Skirt Supporter Company (associated name)
Description: Dawson writes that she has still not received the supporters she ordered and implores Edwards to send them or refund her money. Dawson says she has been out of work while waiting for the supporters, as she did not look for other work during that time since she expected the supporters to have arrived by now.
Collection ID: Nora C. Edwards papers (Accession 2036)
Hagley ID: 2036_01_08_05
Collection: Nora C. Edwards papers

Title: Florence Harvey to Nora Edwards, 1905-10-19
Date(s): 1905-10-19
Contributor(s): Harvey, Florence (correspondent), Edwards, Nora C. (correspondent), Edwards Skirt Supporter Company (associated name)
Description: Harvey details the orders she has received, remarking that business is currently slow. She mentions her frustration at not being able to see well enough to use the typewriter without gaslight.
Collection ID: Nora C. Edwards papers (Accession 2036)
Hagley ID: 2036_01_07_10
Collection: Nora C. Edwards papers

Title: Dora P. Howell to Nora Edwards, 1905-12-23
Date(s): 1905-12-23
Contributor(s): Howell, Dora P. (correspondent), Edwards, Nora C. (correspondent), Edwards Skirt Supporter Company (associated name)
Description: Howell writes of her willingness to be a representative for Edwards Skirt Support Company but first wishes to know what the cost per gross would be to ship to Chattanooga as she is concerned the charges would cut into the commission too much. If the cost is not too high, Howell wishes to sell the supporters in Missouri. She mentions that the 27-inch sample webbing is not large enough for larger women.
Collection ID: Nora C. Edwards papers (Accession 2036)
Hagley ID: 2036_01_07_13
Collection: Nora C. Edwards papers

Title: Ella M. Nesbitt to Nora Edwards, 1906-04-02
Date(s): 1906-04-02
Contributor(s): Nesbitt, Ella M. (correspondent), Edwards, Nora C. (correspondent), Edwards Skirt Supporter Company (associated name)
Description: Nesbitt reports on her progress selling supporters and thanks Edwards for holding so much territory for her. She writes that she has not made much recently due to both her health and the cold weather and mentions the work of another agent, Miss Harper.
Collection ID: Nora C. Edwards papers (Accession 2036)
Hagley ID: 2036_01_08_02
Collection: Nora C. Edwards papers

Title: Lena Beunerman to Nora Edwards, 1908-11-18
Date(s): 1908-11-18
Contributor(s): Beunerman, Lena (correspondent), Edwards, Nora C. (correspondent), Edwards Skirt Supporter Company (associated name)
Description: Beunerman apologizes for a miscommunication and tells Edwards that she would be happy to sell supporters and appoint agents. She mentions that she is sorry to hear about the fire and hopes that Edwards' products are now ready for market.
Collection ID: Nora C. Edwards papers (Accession 2036)
Hagley ID: 2036_01_10_09
Collection: Nora C. Edwards papers

Title: M. Lloyd Woolsey to Nora Edwards, 1907-10-05
Date(s): 1907-10-05
Contributor(s): Woolsey, M. Lloyd (correspondent), Edwards, Nora C. (correspondent), Edwards Skirt Supporter Company (associated name)
Description: Woolsey writes that the requested letter is enclosed and that they are sorry to lose Edwards.
Collection ID: Nora C. Edwards papers (Accession 2036)
Hagley ID: 2036_01_09_04
Collection: Nora C. Edwards papers

Title: Florence Harvey to Nora Edwards, 1905-07-20
Date(s): 1905-07-20
Contributor(s): Harvey, Florence (correspondent), Edwards, Nora C. (correspondent), Edwards Skirt Supporter Company (associated name)
Description: Harvey reports that Mrs. Brown who had responded to the ad for agents called on her yesterday. They have also found four more agents who will be able to start work on Monday. Harvey further reports sending a dozen supporters to a woman in Windsor to try and sell some there.
Collection ID: Nora C. Edwards papers (Accession 2036)
Hagley ID: 2036_01_07_08
Collection: Nora C. Edwards papers

Title: Interior of Edith McConnell's confectionery business in Wilmington, Del.
Date(s): 1925?, 1925
Contributor(s): McConnell, Edith N., 1880-1968 (former owner)
Description: Written caption: Old store 841 Market Street Wilmington Delaware. First established 1871 at 711 Market Street. Lady in foreground Edith N. McConnell.
Collection ID: Photographs of wedding cakes and caterers (Accession 1969.026)
Hagley ID: 1969_26_1_004
Collection: E.N. McConnell Restaurant photographs

Title: Addie Hightower to Nora Edwards, 1904-09-25
Date(s): 1904-09-25
Contributor(s): Hightower, Addie (correspondent), Edwards, Nora C. (correspondent), Edwards Skirt Supporter Company (associated name)
Description: Addie gives an account of her trip to the St. Louis World's Fair and is sorry to not have been able to postpone her trip in order to meet up with Edwards. She is starting work again tomorrow sewing at a dry goods company. She mentions her sister is interested in canvassing for Edwards but is hesitant about going by herself.
Collection ID: Nora C. Edwards papers (Accession 2036)
Hagley ID: 2036_01_06_07
Collection: Nora C. Edwards papers

Title: Sterling to Nora Edwards, 1905-05-21
Date(s): 1905-05-21
Contributor(s): Edwards, Nora C. (correspondent), Edwards Skirt Supporter Company (associated name)
Description: The writer describes her trip in the Rocky Mountains, remarking on the natural sights, silver mines, and weather. She mentions her vacation plans, which include going to the Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition in Portland, Oregon, and reports on her average daily earnings.
Collection ID: Nora C. Edwards papers (Accession 2036)
Hagley ID: 2036_01_07_05
Collection: Nora C. Edwards papers

Title: Unidentified woman with Easter basket display table in E.N. McConnell Resturant
Date(s): 1940/1946, 1940, 1946
Contributor(s): McConnell, Edith N., 1880-1968 (former owner)
Description: Easter display. Restaurant and confectionary located at 841 Market St.
Collection ID: Photographs of wedding cakes and caterers (Accession 1969.026)
Hagley ID: 1969_26_1_012
Collection: E.N. McConnell Restaurant photographs

Title: Unidentified woman with E.N. McConnell Resturant store display window
Date(s): 1940/1946, 1940, 1946
Contributor(s): McConnell, Edith N., 1880-1968 (former owner)
Description: Easter display. Restaurant and confectionary located at 841 Market St.
Collection ID: Photographs of wedding cakes and caterers (Accession 1969.026)
Hagley ID: 1969_26_1_013
Collection: E.N. McConnell Restaurant photographs

Title: Easter basket display table inside E.N. McConnell Resturant
Date(s): 1940/1946, 1940, 1946
Contributor(s): McConnell, Edith N., 1880-1968 (former owner)
Description: Table set with Easter baskets. Restaurant and confectionary located at 841 Market St.
Collection ID: Photographs of wedding cakes and caterers (Accession 1969.026)
Hagley ID: 1969_26_1_009
Collection: E.N. McConnell Restaurant photographs

Title: Carrie Edwards to Nora Edwards, 1904-01-29
Date(s): 1904-01-29
Contributor(s): Edwards, Caroline, 1877-1918 (correspondent), Edwards, Nora C. (correspondent), C.H. Edwards (Firm) (associated name), Edwards Skirt Supporter Company (associated name)
Description: In a letter to her sister-in-law, Carrie Edwards tells Nora Edwards that she is sending the buckles by today's mail. She writes that the same man who had been interested in purchasing Nora's land is still interested and checks with her regularly to see it if is still for sale. She apologizes for having wrapped the supporters she sent and sympathizes with the expense of express charges. A list of goods sold is enclosed with the letter. Carrie Edwards also remarks on personal matters, including...
Show moreIn a letter to her sister-in-law, Carrie Edwards tells Nora Edwards that she is sending the buckles by today's mail. She writes that the same man who had been interested in purchasing Nora's land is still interested and checks with her regularly to see it if is still for sale. She apologizes for having wrapped the supporters she sent and sympathizes with the expense of express charges. A list of goods sold is enclosed with the letter. Carrie Edwards also remarks on personal matters, including the continued illness of Gustie (Augusta).
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Collection ID: Nora C. Edwards papers (Accession 2036)
Hagley ID: 2036_01_06_01
Collection: Nora C. Edwards papers

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