From William Keyserling , 1910-1915
Scope and Contents
Most letters sent from Frogmore or Beaufort to New York; description of WK's taxing work schedule and his physical exhaustion; discusses the cotton business; mentions a new plant, store and boat for MacDonald, Wilkins, and Co.; describes lot he purchased for a new home; re. construction of his ginnery on the wharf; talks about his boat, "The Beth" and relatives in Beaufort (and surrounding islands); discusses marriage of Charlie Hyman and Rosa Segel; comments about inclement weather that is ruining his cotton crops; discusses Leon's schooling in the Beaufort area; mentions his cook joining a union; discusses his involvement in a court case involving a delinquent parent with children needing a home; frequent comments about his heavy workload and how it prevents him from being with his family; advises Jennie to hire someone to help with the children; updates on construction of the new home in Beaufort; mentions his apprehensions about the war in Europe; expresses concern for Jennie's health; comments on problems among the farming community/industry in Beaufort, plans for a bridge between Beaufort and St. Helena and Beaufort's political problems; first mentions of Herbert (born in NY, 1915).
Dates
- Creation: 1910-1915
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
Special Collections
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