Early 20th century family history
As the summer winds down, there seem to be fewer letters per week, so this is a short post, with the last letters on Wednesday. Both Ruth and Dave have been working on jobs with very long hours; it’s possible they’re both too tired to Read More …
Ruth has been working the night shift for a patient who is suffering from advanced dementia; the location of this job seems to be outside of the city. Dave has been busy with farm work since it’s berry season. July 29, 1935 Middleburg, N.Y. My Read More …
Ruth considers going to Preston Hollow and possibly home because she can’t get work, but one case does come up for her to fill in for Loretta. With that one shift and some money from home, she says she can get by for at least Read More …
Now that her hospital stint is finished, Ruth is having trouble finding work and contemplates going home. Dave discourages her because it’s too far away for him to travel and is worried that he can’t see her as often. Kent Spencer, her mother Jennie, and Read More …
The only letters from this week were dated July 1; there are no others until July 15, so this is a short post. At the end of this post are some notes on Ruth’s friend, Loretta Sosville. July 1, 1935 349-A Madison Avenue Albany, N.Y. Read More …
Ruth tells stories about her patients as she continues night duty. She is also relieved to hear from her mother, who seems to have recovered from the mumps. Return address on envelope: L. Sosville 560 Delaware Avenue Albany, N.Y. June 23, 1935 Sunday 10 p.m. Read More …
Ruth continues to have night duty and both she and Dave are suffering effects of sleep deprivation; Dave from driving back and forth to Albany, and Ruth from work. Ruth says she’s homesick and worries about her mother. June 16, 1935 349-A Madison Avenue Albany, Read More …
Ruth has moved into another apartment; this one seems quieter than the one on Jay Street. She and Loretta Sosville are both working at the hospital on night duty. Dave frequently visits Lydia and Francis at Preston Hollow. They have become attached to a kitten Read More …
Ruth’s living situation is getting less tolerable by the day, so she has been going out with some of her classmates to find a new apartment. She also checks in on Mrs. Finkelstein, and they are delighted to see her. Dave continues to have work, Read More …
With Lydia now in Preston Hollow, Ruth tries to visit there when she can get a ride with mutual friends of theirs. This week is “Decoration Day”, now known as Memorial day. This holiday fell on Thursday this week, so this is another short post. Read More …