Early 20th century family history
Pauline Finkelstein 1865-1937
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’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 …
There are letters every day for this particular week (Mon-Fri), so this is a long post! Lydia has left Albany for home and she, Ruth, and friends attend another bridal shower for her. Francis tries to get a “new” car, and Dave finally finds a Read More …
Francis and Lydia have stopped bickering, and Lydia’s bridal shower was a success. There is concern that since Lydia is leaving Albany, Ruth will be there by herself with no family around. Ruth has agreed to find a home for Mrs. Finkelstein’s dog Buster. And Read More …
Dave and Ruth are concerned about the arguing between Lydia and Francis. Dave is stressed about being broke and has considered rejoining the CCC. Ruth’s dental problems are not over, and she is worried about keeping Lydia’s surprise bridal shower a surprise. April 15, 1935 Read More …
Dave can’t ever seem to get enough sleep since he has received a batch of chicks in the mail, among other things. LaVere is sick again. His brother Ward pays a visit. Ruth continues to have dental issues, and reports that Mrs. Finkelstein isn’t doing Read More …
Dave makes a run to Albany with his mother and Claude and gets a flat tire. He is there to gather items needed for raising chicks. He continues to worry about unemployment, but has made some money by providing taxi service. He’s purchased dancing lessons Read More …
Dave’s Mother has returned, relieving him from cooking. He invites Ruth to a dance on March 15, which she can’t go to because of work. He and Francis will try to replace the clutch on the Essex themselves to try and save money. Ruth updates Read More …
Dave continues to cook for everyone while his mother is still away. Ruth gets an offer to work day duty, catches up with old friends, and worries about her patient, Mrs. Finkelstein. Dave is concerned that Ruth wants to return to Adams; it’s too far Read More …
Ruth is still working the night-shift, but this time with a different patient, Mrs. Finkelstein. She says Lydia is concerned about her never getting enough sleep; she writes to Dave during the wee hours to keep herself awake. Dave doesn’t get to see Ruth when Read More …