Papers of the Benjamin Franklin Yancey Family

Harriet Anna Yancey to May Elizabeth Yancey, Undated
Harriet Yancey writes her daughter, May, about bills and visitors.

Harriet Anna Yancey to May Elizabeth Yancey, Undated
Harriet Yancey discusses the new stove with her daughter, May. She warns May to be careful and burn her letters.

William L. Eason to May Elizabeth Yancey, Undated
William Eason leave May Yancey a letter after he goes to visit and does not find her at home.

J.L. Nichols to May Elizabeth Yancey, Undated
J.L. Nichols sends May Yancey an advertisement for an African American history book, The Progress of a Race-ul

Harriet Anna Yancey to May Elizabeth Yancey, September 10,
Harriet Yancey writes her daughter, May, to tell her the news from Esmont, Virginia

Harriet Anna Yancey to May Elizabeth Yancey, September 10,
Harriet Yancey sends a postcard informing her daughter, May, of her safe arrival.

Harriet Anna Yancey to May Elizabeth Yancey, 1920
Harriet Yancey sends May Yancey a care package. She apologizes for not being able to send more.

Mrs. L.M. Booth to May Elizabeth Yancey, October 1, 1920
Mrs. L.M. Booth writes May Yancey a note of greeting and tells her to have a happy school year.

Harriet Anna Yancey to May Elizabeth Yancey, October 5, 1920
Harriet Yancey writes her daughter, May, to tell her the news from home. She plans to send her daughter some clothing items.

Harriet Anna Yancey to May Elizabeth Yancey, October 11, 1920
Harriet Yancey writes to tell her daughter, May, all the news from Esmont, Virginia.

Harriet Anna Yancey to May Elizabeth Yancey, October 27, 1920
Harriet tells her daughter, May, all the news from Esmont, Virginia. She baked May a cake for her birthday, but May's brother, Benjamin Franklin Yancey, Jr., accidently smashed it.

Mrs. L.M. Booth to May Elizabeth Yancey, October 29, 1920
Mrs L.M. Booth promises to send May Yancey the package that she requested.

Harriet Anna Yancey to May Elizabeth Yancey, November 2, 1920
Harriet Yancey tells he daughter, may, about the clothes she is sending her as well as various gossip from Esmont, Virginia.

Harriet Anna Yancey to May Elizabeth Yancey, November 10, 1920
Harriet Yancey writes her daughter, May, about a new pair of shoes.

Harriet Anna Yancey to May Elizabeth Yancey, November 15, 1920
Harriet Yancey tells her daughter, May, all the news from home. She shares her concerns with May about her son, Benjamin Franklin Yancey, Jr.

Roger McKinley Yancey to May Elizabeth Yancey, November 28, 1920
Roger Yancey tells his sister, May about a slight operation he had on his left ear. He tells May how much he enjoyed visiting her at the Virginia Normal and Industrial Institute.

Harriet Anna Yancey to May Elizabeth Yancey, December 2, 1920
Harriet Yaney tells her daughter, May, all the news from home. She apologizes for not being able to send more in her Thanksgiving care package.

Harriet Anna Yancey to May Elizabeth Yancey, December 10, 1920
Harriet Yancey tells her daughter, May, all the news from home. She discusses with May various things she is considering putting in her Christmas care package.

Harriet Anna Yancey to May Elizabeth Yancey, December 22, 1920
Harriet Yancey informs her daughter, May, of all the items that she sent her in her Christmas care package. She tells May about her Christmas plans.

Audrey to May Elizabeth Yancey, December 23, 1920
Audrey wishes May Yancey a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Harriet Anna Yancey to May Elizabeth Yancey, December 29, 1920
Harriet Yancey tells May, her daughter, about her lonely Christmas with two of her children away at school. She is glad May enjoyed her care package.

Nora D. Vaughn to May Elizabeth Yancey, January 6, 1921
Nora Vaughn writes May Yancey about happenings at school.

Harriet Anna Yancey to May Elizabeth Yancey, January 6, 1921
Harriet Yancey writes her daughter, May, to tell her all the news from Esmont, Virginia. Harriet gives May a lecture on how to be a "good girl" in college.

Harriet Anna Yancey to May Elizabeth Yancey, January 12, 1921
Harriet Yancey writes her daughter, May, to tell her about events in Esmont, Virginia and her struggle to pay bills.

Annie Dickey to May Elizabeth Yancey, January 12, 1921
Annie Dickey writes May Yancey and tells her about life in Esmont, Virginia. She discusses her experiences as a teacher.

Harriet Anna Yancey to May Elizabeth Yancey, February 1, 1921
Harriet Yancey writes May, her daughter, to tell her about her sickness and Aunt William Brown's sudden death.

Nora Vaughn to May Elizabeth Yancey, February 1, 1921
Nora Vaughn writes May Yancey to tell her about events in Esmont, Virginia.

Harriet Anna Yancey to May Elizabeth Yancey, February 8, 1921
Harriet Yancey writes May Yancey to tell her about the news from Esmont, Virginia. She is afraid that her son, Benjamin Franklin Yancey, Jr., may be getting the measles.

Harriet Anna Yancey to May Elizabeth Yancey, February 13, 1921
Harriet Yancey writes her daughter, May, to tell her about Benjamin Franklin Yancey, Jr.'s bout with the measles.

Therise Winfrey to May Elizabeth Yancey, March 2, 1921
Therise Winfrey writes her old friend, May Yancey, to tell her about her life in Kentucky.

Annie Dickey to May Elizabeth Yancey, March 4, 1921
Annie Dickey writes May Yancey to tell her how much she is enjoying life in Esmont, Virginia.

Harriet Anna Yancey to May Elizabeth Yancey, March 7, 1921
Harriet Yancey writes her daughter, May, and tells her the news from Esmont, Virginia.

Nora D. Vaughn to May Elizabeth Yancey, March 14, 1921

Harriet Anna Yancey to May Elizabeth Yancey, March 15, 1921
Harriet Yancey writes her daughter. May, to tell her the happenings at home in Esmont, Virginia. She ordered her daughter a new pair of shoes.

Harriet Anna Yancey to May Elizabeth Yancey, March 17, 1921
Harriet Yancey writes her daughter, May, about a new pair of shoes she ordered her as well as community happenings in Esmont, Virginia.

Roger McKinley Yancey to May Elizabeth Yancey, March 17, 1921
Roger Yancey tells his sister, May, about recent inoculations as well as various other news from the Hampton Institute.

Harriet Anna Yancey to May Elizabeth Yancey, March 30, 1921
Harriet Yancey writes May, her daughter, to tell her the news from Esmont, Virginia including weather difficulties and local deaths.

Harriet Anna Yancey to May Elizabeth Yancey, April 13, 1921
Harriet Yancey writes her daughter, May, to tell her the news from Esmont, Virginia. She is trying to decide whether she can afford to send her youngest son, Benjamin Franklin Yancey, Jr., to seminary in Lynchburg, Virginia.

Harriet Anna Yancey to May Elizabeth Yancey, April 25, 1921
Harriet Yancey writes May, her daughter, to tell her the news from Esmont, Virginia. She hopes that May received the package she sent.

Roger McKinley Yancey to May Elizabeth Yancey, May 1, 1921
Roger Yancey writes his sister, May, to discuss his and her summer plans.

Harriet Anna Yancey to May Elizabeth Yancey, May 5, 1921
Harriet Yancey writes her daughter, May, about her heavy work load as well as her efforts to provide new clothing for her three children.

Henry Goodwin to May Elizabeth Yancey, October 7, 1922
Henry Goodwin writes May Yancey a note of greetings

John T. Brewer to May Elizabeth Yancey, October 13, 1922
John T. Brewer writes May Yancey a note of greetings.

Henry Goodwin to May Elizabeth Yancey, November 21, 1922
Henry Goodwin writes a note of greetings to May Yancey. He hopes she will come to New Jersey that summer.

Hanry Goodwin to May Elizabeth Yancey, December 8, 1922
Henry Goodwin apologizes to May Yancey for his delay in writing. He tells May about his Thanksgiving.

Benjamin Franklin Yancey, Jr. to May Elizabeth Yancey, January 7, 1923
Benjamin Franklin Yancey, Jr. writes his sister, May, to inquire about how she spent Christmas.

Henry Goodwin to May Elizabeth Yancey, January 17, 1923
Henry Goodwin writes a letter of greetings to May Yancey. He discusses the weather and Christmas holidays.

Henry Goodwin to May Elizabeth Yancey, February 6, 1923
Henry Goodwin confides to May Yancey how much he enjoys receiving her letters.

William L. Eason to May Elizabeth Yancey, August 2, 1923
William Eason tells May Yancey that he hopes that they can be friends.

William L. Eason to May Elizabeth Yancey, August 7, 1923
William Eason confides to May Yancey that he thinks he can love her. He plans to go to his brother's wedding.

William L. Eason to May Elizabeth Yancey, August 12, 1923
William Eason writes a love letter to May Yancey.

William L. Eason to May Elizabeth Yancey, August 12, 1923
William Eason attempts to express his love for May Yancey.

William L. Eason to May Elizabeth Yancey, September 5, 1923
William Eason scolds May Yancey for her unjust attacks against him in her last letter.

William L. Eason to May Elizabeth Yancey, December 7, 1923
William Eason writes May Yancey to question why she has stopped writing him.

William L. Eason to May Elizabeth Yancey, February 26, 1924
William Eason thanks May Yancey for her loving letter.

Benjamin Franklin Yancey, Jr. to May Elizabeth Yancey, April 28, 1924
Benjamin Franklin Yancey, Jr. writes May Yancey to tell her that he broke up with his girlfriend.

William L. Eason to May Elizabeth Yancey, May 10, 1924
William Eason writes May Yancey to tell her how much he wants to see her.

William L. Eason to May Elizabeth Yancey, July 5, 1924
Wililam Eason questions May Yancey's commitment to their relationship.

William L. Eason to May Elizabeth Yancey, July 6, 1924
William Eason tells May Yancey that he understands if their relationship is over after what happened last Sunday evening.

William L. Eason to May Elizabeth Yancey, August 19, 1924
William Eason writes to tell May Yancey that he is planning to go on a boat excursion that Thursday.

William L. Eason to May Elizabeth Yancey, September 19, 1924
William Eason expresses his sympathy following the death of May Yancey's brother, Benjamin Franklin Yancey, Jr.

William L. Eason to May Elizabeth Yancey, October 7, 1924
William Eason writes May Yancey to tell her about social happenings in New Jersey.

William L. Eason to May Elizabeth Yancey, November 5, 1924
William Eason writes May Yancey concerning an ongoing argument.

William L. Eason to May Elizabeth Yancey, November 12, 1924
William Eason writes May Yancey to let her know how much he is thinking about her.

William L. Eason to May Elizabeth Yancey, November 19, 1924
William Eason writes May Yancey concerning an argument they had the previous Monday.

William L. Eason to May Elizabeth Yancey, December 5, 1924
William Eason asks May Yancey to come to Elizabeth, New Jersey to visit him on Sunday.

William L. Eason to May Elizabeth Yancey, December 18, 1924
William Eason writes May Yancey to tell her about his health problems and upcoming basketball games.

William L. Eason to May Elizabeth Yancey, January 17, 1925
William Eason writes May Yancey to lament the painful nature of his love for her.

William L. Eason to May Elizabeth Yancey, February 28, 1925
William Eason questions whether May Yancey really wishes to be friends.

Frederick D. Morton to May Elizabeth Yancey, March 1, 1925
Frederick Morton apologizes to May Yancey for his delay in writing to her. He inquires about how she is doing in school.

William L. Eason to May Elizabeth Yancey, March 5, 1925
William Eason writes May Yancey to tell her about activities at his school.

William L. Eason to May Elizabeth Yancey, March 18, 1925
William Eason tells May Yancey about his experiences boxing.

William L. Eason to May Elizabeth Yancey, March 26, 1925
Wiliam Eason confides to May Yancey that he is tired of his busy social life.

Adele Smith to May Elizabeth Yancey, April 3, 1925
Adele Smith sends May Yancey an Easter card.

William L. Eason to May Elizabeth Yancey, April 11, 1925
William Eason tells May Yancey about his latest fight. He is angry over someone stealing his money the evening before.

William L. Eason to May Elizabeth Yancey, April 30, 1925
William Eason scolds May Yancey for not answering his letters.

William L. Eason to May Elizabeth Yancey, June 12, 1925
William Eason writes May Yancey concerning an argument they had the previous evening.

Mr. and Mrs. Saunders to May Elizabeth Yancey, July, 1925
Mr. and Mrs. Saunders invite May Yancey to a birthday party for their daughter, Hester.

Maris P. Wesley to May Elizabeth Yancey, July 31, 1925
Maris Wesley tells May Yancey about a recent trip as well as events in Plainfield, New Jersey.

William L. Eason to May Elizabeth Yancey, October 3, 1925
William Eason confides to May Yancey about how much he misses her since she left Plainfield, New Jersey to return to school.

William L. Eason to May Elizabeth Yancey, October 22, 1925
William Eason writes May Yancey to tell her how much he misses her.

Harriet Anna Yancey to May Elizabeth Yancey, October 29, 1925
Harriet Yancey wishes her daughter, May, a happy birthday.

William L. Eason to May Elizabeth Yancey, October 30, 1925
William Eason tells May Yancey about all his social happenings in Elizabeth, New Jersey. He bought May a new umbrella.

William L. Eason to May Elizabeth Yancey, November 13, 1925
William Eason tells May Yancey about the dances and shows he has attended in New Jersey.

William L. Eason to May Elizabeth Yancey, November 23, 1925
William Eason writes May Yancey to tell her how much he misses her when she is away at school. He includes a poem with a secret message.

Helda B. Johnson to May Elizabeth Yancey, December 5, 1925
Helda Johnson tells May Yancey about various happenings in her life including how she spent Thanksgiving.

William L. Eason to May Elizabeth Yancey, December 16, 1925
William Eason tells May Yancey about his work training for his next fight as well as upcoming basketball games. He sends May a photo of himself.

Harriet Anna Yancey to May Elizabeth Yancey, December 17, 1925
Harriet Anna Yancey sends May Yancey some money for William Eason's Christmas present.

William L. Eason to May Elizabeth Yancey, December 24, 1925
William Eason writes to tell May Yancey how lonely his Christmas is without her.

William L. Eason to May Elizabeth Yancey, December 26, 1925
William Eason tells May Yancey how he is spending Christmas.

Harriet Anna Yancey to May Elizabeth Yancey, January 20, 1926
Harriet Yancey writes her daughter, May, to tell her not to worry about having to ask for money.

William L. Eason to May Elizabeth Yancey, February 6, 1926
William Eason asks May Yancey to send him a photo so he can see her face again. He tells hey how much he loves and misses her.

William L. Eason to May Elizabeth Yancey, February 25, 1926
William Eason gives May Yancey all the details concerning his latest boxing match. He discusses May's graduation.

Harriet Anna Yancey to May Elizabeth Yancey, March 2, 1926
Harriet Yancey writes to tell her daughter, May, about her decision to change jobs. Harriet also tells May about seeing Paul Robeson perform.

William L. Eason to May Elizabeth Yancey, March 22, 1926
William Eason tells May Yancey about his tiring boxing schedule.

William L. Eason to May Elizabeth Yancey, May 19, 1926
William Eason questions why May Yancey is not answering his letters. He tells her about some of his recent boxing matches.

A.F. Robertson to May Elizabeth Yancey, May 27, 1926
A.F. Robertson informs May Yancey that there may be a vacancy for a teacher in Esmont school.

Roger McKinley Yancey to May Elizabeth Yancey, June 7, 1926
Roger Yancey congratulates his sister, May, on her graduation from Virginia State College.

William L. Eason to May Elizabeth Yancey, June 7, 1926
William Eason wishes May Yancey good luck on her examinations. He tells her about a wedding he plans to attend.

William L. Eason to May Elizabeth Yancey, June 18, 1926
William Eason asks May Yancey if it suits her to meet him the following Sunday.

William L. Eason to May Elizabeth Yancey, June 30, 1926
William Eason writes May Yancey in order to arrange a time to see one another.

William L. Eason to May Elizabeth Yancey, August 17, 1926
William Eason writes May Yancey that he cannot come visit her that evening because of rain.

Frank Brown to May Elizabeth Yancey, July 20, 1926
Frank Brown writes May Yancey a note of greetings. He asks when May will be returning to New Jersey.

William L. Eason to May Elizabeth Yancey, July 21, 1926
William Eason writes May Yancey to tell her how much he misses her. He complains about the unbearably hot weather.

Frank Brown to May Elizabeth Yancey, July 25, 1926
Frank Brown apologizes to May Yancey for taking so long to write. He tells May how much he misses her.

William L. Eason to May Elizabeth Yancey, July 29, 1926
William Eason tells May Yancey that he will come visit her that evening.

George A. Owens to May Elizabeth Yancey, August 11, 1926
George Owens inquires about May Yancey's summer. He plans to attend the World Exposition in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Hi Tri Girl Reserves to May Elizabeth Yancey, September 1926
The Hi Tri Girl Reserves send May Yancey an invitation to a dance.

William L. Eason to May Elizabeth Yancey, September 27, 1926
In his letter, William Eason evaluates his and May Yancey's relationship. He hopes that they will always be friends.

William L. Eason to May Elizabeth Yancey, October 15, 1926
William Eason writes May Yancey to tell her that he will arrive in Plainfield, New Jersey that following Monday.

William L. Eason to May Elizabeth Yancey, November 19, 1926
William Eason writes May Yancey to analyze their date of the previous evening.

William L. Eason to May Elizabeth Yancey, November 26, 1926
William Eason informs May Yancey that he will not come to visit her until she forgives him.

William L. Eason to May Elizabeth Yancey, December 21, 1926
William Eason writes May Yancey a note of greeting. He plans to see her soon.

William L. Eason to May Elizabeth Yancey, January 3, 1927
William Eason writes May Yancey to tell her how much he misses her.

William L. Eason to May Elizabeth Yancey, January 10, 1927
William Eason writes May Yancey to smooth over an argument that they had the previous evening.

Helen Jackson to May Elizabeth Yancey, February 1, 1927.
Helen Jackson accepts an invitation to a party given by May Yancey.

William L. Eason to May Elizabeth Yancey, February 17, 1927
William Eason tells May Yancey how much he misses her and is looking forward to their next meeting.

William L. Eason to May Elizabeth Yancey, March, 4, 1927
William L. Eason tells May Yancey that he will arrive on Sunday.

to May Elizabeth Yancey, March 8, 1927
Letter concerning payments due to May Yancey.

William L. Eason to May Elizabeth Yancey, March, 9, 1927,
William Eason writes May Yancey to discuss an upcoming visit.

William L. Eason to May Elizabeth Yancey, March. 23, 1927.
William Eason writes May Yancey to try to reconcile differences with her.

Adelberg's to May Elizabeth Yancey, March 24, 1927
Adelberg's store thanks May Yancey for paying her account in full and invites her to remain a customer.

William L. Eason to May Elizabeth Yancey, March 29, 1927
William Eason tells May Yancey that he will visit her the following day.

William L. Eason to May Elizabeth Yancey, April. 26, 1927.
William Eason informs May Yancey that he will be late arriving, because of an unexpected opportunity to fight at a dinner held in honor of the mayor of New York City.

William L. Eason to May Elizabeth Yancey, July, 6, 1927
William Eason professes his love to his girlfriend, May Yancey.

William L. Eason to May Elizabeth Yancey, July, 12, 1927
William Eason writes May Yancey that he can not stand being apart from her. He plans to visit her that evening.

William L. Eason to May Elizabeth Yancey, July 27, 1927
William Eason sends a note of greetings to May Yancey.

William L. Eason to May Elizabeth Yancey, August 24, 1927
William Eason writes May Yancey to analyze their relationship problems and ask her for money.

William L. Eason to May Elizabeth Yancey, September 5, 1927
William Eason writes May Yancey to tell her how much he enjoyed their last visit.

Mr. W.F. Anderson to May Elizabeth Yancey, September 8, 1927
Mr. W.F. Anderson announces the marriage of his daughter, Willie Frankye, to Royal Noble Fitchette.

William L. Eason to May Elizabeth Yancey, October 5, 1927
William Eason writes his girlfriend, May Yancey, concerning some photos.

William L. Eason to May Elizabeth Yancey, October 13, 1927
William Eason tells May Yancey about a dance he recently attended.

William L. Eason to May Elizabeth Yancey, October 25, 1927
William Eason writes his girlfriend, May Yancey, after returning from a trip to Esmont, Virginia.

William L. Eason to May Elizabeth Yancey, November 4, 1927
William Eason discusses when he and May Yancey will be married.

William L. Eason to May Elizabeth Yancey, November 18, 1927
William Eason writes May Yancey to tell her how much he misses her and sends her the lyrics to a song.

William L. Eason to May Elizabeth Yancey, January 9, 1928
William Eason writes May Yancey to tell her how much he enjoyed spending Christmas together. He tells her that he saw her brother, Roger.

William L. Eason to May Elizabeth Yancey, January 16, 1928
William Eason writes May Yancey and discusses an argument concerning his marriage proposal to her over the Christmas holidays.

William L. Eason to May Elizabeth Yancey, January 20, 1928.
William Eason writes May Yancey concerning an argument they are having over the ring he gave her for Christmas.

William L. Eason to May Elizabeth Yancey, January 26, 1928
William Eason tries to smooth over an ongoing fight with his girlfriend, May Yancey. He discusses employment difficulties.

William L. Eason to May Elizabeth Yancey, February 3, 1928
William Eason express his relief to May Yancey that their long quarrel has ended.

Adele Smith to May Elizabeth Yancey, February 5, 1928
Adele Smith writes a letter of greetings to May Yancey. She congratulates May on the diamond she received from William for Christmas.

William L. Eason to May Elizabeth Yancey, February 14, 1928
William Eason thanks May Yancey for her valentine. He apologizes for his delay in writing her, but has been ill. May's brother, Roger, and Adele Smith recently became engaged.

William L. Eason to May Elizabeth Yancey, February 23, 1928
William Eason writes May Yancey to let her know how much he misses and loves her.

William L. Eason to May Elizabeth Yancey, March 6, 1928
William discusses his Easter plans with May Yancey.

William L. Eason to May Elizabeth Yancey, March 15, 1928
William Eason discusses with May Yancey a possible leap year wedding.

Donald Taylor to May Elizabeth Yancey, March 16, 1928
Donald Taylor writes May Yancey a note of greetings. He compliments her on her ability to control her classrooms.

Howard Johnson to May Elizabeth Yancey, April 4, 1928
Howard Johnson writes May Yancey a note of greeting. He discusses the upcoming Easter holiday.

William L. Eason to May Elizabeth Yancey, April 13, 1928
William Eason confides to May Yancey about how much he misses her. He tells May that her constant sickness is a product of her accepting invitations to too many of her students' homes.

Howard Johnson to May Elizabeth Yancey, April 17, 1928
Howard Johnson writes May Yancey to tell her how much he is looking forward to seeing her within the next few weeks.

Harriet Anna Yancey to May Elizabeth Yancey, April 26, 1928
Harriet Yancey writes her daughter, May, about the ending of the school year. She tells May about the death of Adele Smith's sister.

Howard Johnson to May Elizabeth Yancey, April 28, 1928
Howard Johnson writes May Yancey a note of greetings and expresses his concern over not hearing from her.

Howard Johnson to May Elizabeth Yancey, May 3, 1928
Howard Johnson writes a note of greetings to May Yancey. He wishes to see her as soon as possible.

Edith Taylor to May Elizabeth Yancey, May 5, 1928
Edith Taylor thanks May Yancey for the bracelet she sent her.

Howard Johnson to May Elizabeth Yancey, May 11, 1928
Howard Johnson writes a note of greetings to May Yancey. He plans to visit her the following Sunday.

Howard Johnson to May Yancey, May 14, 1928
Howard Johnson writes May Yancey to tell her how much he loves and misses her

Howard Johnson to May Elizabeth Yancey, May 23, 1928
Howard Johnson writes a note of greetings to May Yancey. He begs her to come to visit him soon in New York City.

Howard Johnson to May Elizabeth Yancey, June 18, 1928
Howard Johnson writes May Yancey to tell her how much he wishes to see her.

William L. Eason to May Elizabeth Yancey, August 8, 1928
William Eason writes May Yancey to tell her that he will come visit her that evening.

Adele Smith to May Elizabeth Yancey, August 15, 1928
Adele Smith tells May Yancey about her job. She asks when May & William will be married.

Virginia to May Elizabeth Yancey, August 24, 1928
Virginia writes May Yancey that she has returned safely home to Esmont, Virginia.

Cousin Bee to May Elizabeth Yancey, September 18, 1928
Cousin Bee writes May Yancey to find out when she will arrive home.

William L. Eason to May Elizabeth Yancey, September 20, 1928
William Eason writes to May Yancey to tell her how happy he is to hear that her health has improved. He calls her "Little Wife"

Harriet Anna Yancey to May Elizabeth Yancey, October 1928
Harriet Yancey send her daughter, May, money to pay her insurance.

Harriet Anna Yancey to May Elizabeth Yancey, October 6, 1928
Harriet Yancey writes her daughter, May, a quick note of greetings

Harriet Anna Yancey to May Elizabeth Yancey, October 7, 1928
Harriet Yancey discusses with her daughter May, repairs to the house in Esmont, Virginia.

Adele Smith to May Elizabeth Yancey, October 22, 1928
Adele Smith write May Yancey to congratulate her on her recent marriage

Harriet Anna Yancey to May Elizabeth Yancey, November 9, 1928
Harriet Yancey writes her daughter, May, to tell her to expect a special package on Saturday afternoon.

Harriet Anna Yancey to May Elizabeth Yancey, November 10, 1928
Harriet Yance writes her daughter, May, about a stove she is buying for her. She tells May that her brother, Roger, was elected president of the Hampton Club.

Adele Smith to May Elizabeth Yancey, November 11, 1928
Adele Smith tells May Yancey that she and Roger, May's brother, are planning a secret wedding in the spring.

Reba Carey to May Elizabeth Yancey, November 16, 1928
Reba Carey writes May Yancey to inform her of the gossip from Plainfield, New Jersey

Josie to May Elizabeth Yancey, November 23, 1928
Josie instructs her niece to take care of her health and have someone cut a cord of wood for her.

Harriet Anna Yancey to May Elizabeth Yancey, November 23, 1928
Harriet Yancey writes her daughter, May, about a stove she is ordering from Sears and Roebuck. She instructs her daughter about taking care of her health.

Bea to May Elizabeth Yancey, November 23, 1928
Cousin Bea sends May Yancey a Thanksgiving card.

Roger McKinley Yancey to May Elizabeth Yancey, November 24, 1928
Roger Yancey discusses his upcoming wedding plans with his sister, May, as well as her career as a teacher.

Harriet Anna Yancey to May Elizabeth Yancey, November 29, 1928
Harriet Yancey writes her daughter, May, to instruct her on curing her cold and caring for the house in Esmont, Virginia.

Harriet Anna Yancey to May Elizabeth Yancey, December 13, 1928
Harriet Yancey writes her daughter, May, concerning Christmas plans and repairs to their house in Esmont, Virginia

L.P. Harris to May Elizabeth Yancey, December 13, 1928
L.P. Harris writes to May Yancey concerning some photos May sent.

? to May Elizabeth Yancey, December 16, 1928
A friend writes May Yancey to inform her of her upcoming visit.

Harriet Anna Yancey to May Elizabeth Yancey, December 18, 1928
Harriet Yancey sends her daughter, May, a Christmas card.

J. Alvin Russell to May Elizabeth Yancey, January 18, 1929
J. Alvin Russell sends May Yancey a notice of a summer course for teachers held at St. Paul's in Lawrenceville.

Frances Ford to May Elizabeth Yancey, January 24, 1929
Frances Ford writes May Yancey that she will come visit her the coming Saturday.

Josie to May Elizabeth Yancey, February 3, 1929
Josie promises her niece, May Yancey, that she will come to visit as soon as the weather permits.

William L. Eason to May Elizabeth Yancey, February 5, 1929
William Eason writes May Yancey to thank her for the present she sent as well as to express his love for her.

William L. Eason to May Elizabeth Yancey, February 7, 1929
William Eason writes May Yancey to tell her how muc he misses and loves her.

Harriet Anna Yancey to May Elizabeth Yancey, February 14, 1929
Harriet Yancey tells her daughter, May, about events in Plainfield, New Jersey. She tells May that Aunt Joe will visit Esmont, Virginia soon.

William L. Eason to May Elizabeth Yancey, February 17, 1929
William Eason discusses an upcoming visit with May Yancey.

William L. Eason to May Elizabeth Yancey, February 11, 1929
William Eason writes May Yancey to scold her for her argumentative last letter. He believes some one is intercepting their letters.

Harriet Anna Yancey to May Elizabeth Yancey, April, 1929
Harriet Yancey writes May, her daughter, about various friends and relatives. She instructs May to burn her letters.

Roger McKinley Yancey to May Elizabeth Yancey, April 15, 1929
Roger Yancey writes his sister, May, to wish her a speedy recovery.

? to May Elizabeth Yancey, April 15, 1929
An anonymous writer sends May Yancey a prayer chain letter.

Harriet Anna Yancey to May Elizabeth Yancey, April 18, 1929
Harriet Yancey writes her daughter, May, a quick note and sends money.

William L. Eason to May Elizabeth Yancey, April 19, 1929
William Eason writes May Yancey to let her know that he is feeling poorly. He tells her that some girls are trying to find out whether or not he is married.

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