From William Keyserling , 1920-1923
Scope and Contents
Description of train travel from Washington DC to SC; expresses concern over Jennie's health (she is in a sanitarium); correspondence about Leon's schooling and updates on the other children; comments on the League of Nations and national politics; mentions his businesses and that the KKK are making their presence known in Beaufort; news about Beaufort friends and relatives; mentions possibility of a post office in Frogmore; discusses family finances and excursions with the children; reassures Jennie that Rosa (his niece) is caring for the children in Jennie's absence; re. Beth's appendix operation; mentions the children are traveling by water (to NY or back to Beaufort) due to railroad strikes; comments on success with his cotton gin; traded his Coupe for a Sedan; writes he is adding a tennis court to the house; comments on Leon's accelerated rate of learning and prediction that he will be a great man.
Dates
- Creation: 1920-1923
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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