To Leon Keyserling (Oldest son) , 1944
Scope and Contents
Continued correspondence re. Rosalyn and Milton's marriage and her health; updates Leon on Rosalyn's physical condition (when she was in Beaufort); wonders about Herbert who is in the South Pacific; first mention of Rosalyn's Leukemia diagnosis; discusses financial and estate matters; describes visits with Rosalyn (at a Columbia, SC hospital) and speculates about how she is coping with her diagnosis; informs Leon (April, 1943) that Rosalyn's condition is at a "hopeless" state; discusses Rosalyn's transfer to a hospital in NY; after Rosalyn's death (June 16th) there is a series of correspondence concerning distribution of her personal effects (among family members) and legal issues regarding her estate and Milton's involvement; discussion about Herbert's marriage to Harriet Hirschfeld, the possibility of a Naval hospital in Beaufort, and his Silver Star award.
Dates
- Creation: 1944
Creator
- From the Collection: Keyserling family (Family)
Access Restrictions
This collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 9.0 linear feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
From the Collection: Yiddish
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Repository
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