Early 20th century family history
Ruth must have gone to stay at Preston Hollow after her last letter dated Feb 21, 1936. After she returned to Albany, it wasn’t long before she was assigned a new case. March 10, 1936 464 First Street Albany, N.Y. Hello Honey, Gee, am I Read More …
Dave continues his job on the ice, and Ruth finally has a case to work on. They talk about collecting and saving up dimes and, of course, trying to collect payment from the ever-tight Dr. Lally. There is also a letter from Eva. February 17, Read More …
There are complaints of blistering cold weather from all over, including Adams Center. Both Ruth and Dave are owed payments that don’t come through, and Ruth has trouble finding work. February 10, 1936 Middleburg, N.Y. Dear Ruth, Here goes for the last thing I do Read More …
The payment that was promised to Ruth never materialized, so she has trouble making rent payment and worries about being able to afford food. Dave has an ice harvesting job, but also experiences a similar problem with collecting payment. February 3, 1936 Middleburg, N.Y. Hello Read More …
This week, Dave battles a massive snow storm followed by blistering cold. So cold, in fact, that he can’t work. Ruth finally gets paid. At the end of this post is a letter from Jennie Sedgemore with the first mention of who we think is Read More …
Mid-January doldrums! Dave has been working in pouring rain and Ruth is frustrated, because despite all the work she has been getting, she hasn’t been paid. This post contains a bonus letter from Lydia Sprague. January 13, 1936 Middleburg, N.Y. Hello Darling, Don’t be surprised Read More …
Dave visits Ruth mid-week on Wednesday, but they still get a few letters in anyway. There is a letter from Ruth’s mother, Jennie Parker-Sedgemore, at the end of this post. January 5, 1936 Middleburg, N.Y. My Darling, It is now 6 P.M. Sunday evening and Read More …
Ruth has worked through the holidays, substituting for her friend Loretta, who took the time off for a vacation. Dave does not have work for the time being. This post includes a letter from Ruth’s brother, Glenn Parker. December 30, 1935 1807 Ninth Street Rensselear, Read More …
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 …