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To/From Hyman Pearlstine, 1897-1929

 File — Box: 5, Folder: 2

Scope and Contents

Letter (1897) from Hyman to his sister, informing her he is engaged; letter (1904) to Esther S. Pearlstine, on the occasion of their 7th wedding anniversary; several telegrams (1915) sent to Hyman from the camp Edwin and Milton attended in Brevard, NC, which note Edwin wished to spend the night away from camp; includes Hyman_s response (which was no); letter (1917) from Hyman to Col. Holmes B. Springs, informing him that Edwin joined the Col_s command; includes the Colonel's response; letter (1929) to Jeanette Felsenthal re. a poem written by an African American man who had his tonsils out; Hyman also sent the poem to Julia Peterkin and her response is included among this material; letter (undated, ca.1915) re. a visit to Edwin and Milton_s camp (possibly from Esther Pearlstine); letter (undated but ca. 1917) from unidentified friend of Hyman Pearlstine who was with a military outfit in Texas.

Dates

  • Creation: 1897-1929

Access Restrictions

This collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 1.5 linear feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Repository

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