Early 20th century family history
Ruth and Dave exchanged Christmas gifts early, most likely because Ruth had to work over the Christmas holiday. She received a cedar chest that was hand-made by Francis and Dave. (Addressed to: 1807 Ninth Street, Rensselaer, N.Y.) December 24, 1935 Middleburg, N.Y. Hello Hon, I Read More …
Ruth and Dave, the pigs, get slaughtered so there are a lot of jokes. Ruth has been busy working with a patient in Altamont, NY and has little time to write. Dave suffers another gruesome injury to his finger. [Addressed to Altamont, N.Y., c/o Arthur Read More …
As usual, Ruth is trying to get work. She answered an ad that turns out to be the same employer which a nurse had disappeared from the week before. December 2, 1935 464 First Street Albany, N.Y. Hello Honey, Gee, I have had a whole Read More …
This was Thanksgiving week, so there was only one exchange of letters before everyone gathered in Middleburg or Preston Hollow. Because this is such a short post, I’ve added notes here about what we were able to find on Zelma, who is often mentioned in Read More …
After what must have been a heavy snow storm, everyone is busy clearing out. Ruth’s job had ended, so she is back to waiting for another call. She receives news that her stepfather, Bill, was also laid off from work. November 18, 1935 Middleburg, N.Y. Read More …
Ruth finally has work and considers herself lucky that it’s an easy case. Because of the weather, Dave and Francis are unable to go to work. Dave hints that things at home aren’t always pleasant because of his ill-tempered father. November 11, 1935 Middleburg, N.Y. Read More …
Ruth still cannot get work and is frustrated about it, made worse by the fact that her friend Loretta is getting lots of different jobs, leaving her feeling overlooked. Dave had a job with the local election board, which paid him well for a long, Read More …