Papers of the Benjamin Franklin Yancey Family

Adele Smith to Harriet Anna Yancey, January 11, 1923
Adele Smith introduces herself to Harriet Yancey, her future mother-in-law. Smith tells Yancey about the sewing and cooking classes she is taking.

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

Adele Smith to Harriet Anna Yancey, April 15, 1925
Adele Smith tells Harriet Yancey, her future mother in law, about her preparations for graduation. She also mentions the Tuskegee endowment campaign fund and Billy Sunday's refusal to speak to an integrated audience.

B. Adele Smith to Harriet Anna Yancey, February 17, 1926
Adele Smith thanks Harriet Yancey for her helpful advice and discusses her future plans with her.

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.

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.

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

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.

Adele Smith to Harriet Anna Yancey, February 3, 1929
Adele Smith thanks Harriet Yancey for her advice and discusses relationship problems with her.

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