Papers of the Benjamin Franklin Yancey Family

Benjamin Franklin Yancey to unknown, undated
Eulogy of Lelia Simpson

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

Benjamin Franklin Yancey to Harriet Anna Yancey, August 15, 1912
B.F. Yancey, writing from Hot Springs (The Homestead), thanks his wife for her last letter that brought him much comfort. He urges Harriet to attend church on Sunday.

Reverend W.H. James to Benjamin Franklin Yancey, January 26, 1914
W.H. James speaks of the enjoyable vacation he recently returned from and discusses potentially setting up a time to offer sermons at various churches.

Reverend W.H. James to Benjamin Franklin Yancey, May 17, 1914
W.H. James discusses the recent commencement he attended in Petersburg, Virginia.

Emma to Harriet Anna Yancey, July 20, 1915
Emma writes a letter of condolence following the death of Harriet Yancey's husband, Benjamin Franklin Yancey.

Barbara Jenkins to Harriet Anna Yancey, July 21, 1915
Barbara Jenkins sends a condolence note to Harriet Yancey following the death of her husband, Benjamin Franklin Yancey. She advises Harriet on how to fill out her fraternal death claim forms.

Mary J. Jenkins to Harriet Anna Yancey, August 10, 1915
Mary Jenkins sends a note of condolences to Harriet Yancey following the death of her husband, Benjamin Franklin Yancey.

Harriet Anna Yancey to Roger McKinley Yancey, December 10, 1918
Harriet Yancey sends her son, Roger, her love. She promises to send him a cake at Christmas.

Roger McKinley Yancey to Harriet Anna Yancey, January 26, 1919
Roger Yancey discusses the establishment of a Reserve Officer Training Corps in Hampton, Virginia.

William Scott to Harriet Anna Yancey, August 14, 1919
William Scott talks about his life in Hampton, Virginia. He reflects briefly on how education has shaped his life.

Roger McKinley Yancey to Harriet Anna Yancey, Summer 1920
Roger Yancey tells his mother, Harriet, how bad his job is and his desire to move north.

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.

unknown to Harriet Anna Yancey, May 1920
Unknown cousin writes Harriet Anna Yancey that he convinced Roger to stay in the South for the summer and discusses the importance of education.

A.L. James and J.K. Trent to Any Baptist Church, July 18 1920
Letter acknowledging Lula Bland's dismissal from the the First Baptist Church as a member in good standing. The letter allowed her to become a member of another church.

H. H. Green to New Hope Church, October 6, 1920
H.H. Green requests the brethren of New Hope Church to arrange a grand rally.

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.

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

William Scott to Reverend H. N. Green, March 7, 1921
William Scott asks Reverend H.N. Green whether he will allow him to preach a sermon on the third Sunday in April 1921.

H. H. Green to Harriet Anna Yancey, March 9, 1921
Reverend H.H. Green writes Harriet Yancey concerning church business.

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 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 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 and Benjamin Franklin Yancey, Jr. to Harriet Anna Yancey, August 27, 1923
Roger Yancey, writing on behalf of himself and his brother, Benjamin Franklin Yancey, Jr., tells his mother, Harriet, about his upcoming trip as well as a recent paper he gave on "Race Consciousness."

Jesse Brown to Harriet Anna Yancey, April 14, 1924
Jesse Brown confides to his cousin, Harriet Yancey, about his struggle to reform his life and obtain financial stability.

Roger McKinley Yancey to Harriet Anna Yancey, November 30, 1924
Roger Yancey tells his mother, Harriet, about various events happening at school, including the principal's illness and the fortunes of the football team. Roger is planning to arrive home for the Christmas holidays on December 26, 1924.

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.

May Elizabeth Yancey to Harriet Anna Yancey, April 14, 1925.
May Yancey tells her mother, Harriet, about her recent trip to Richmond, Virginia.

William M. Scott to Harriet Anna Yancey, May 13, 1925
William Scott tells his cousin, Harriet, about his recent trip to Esmont, Virginia, which he did not enjoy. He tells her that Congressman Dyer will speak at commencement and sends her an article from the NAACP's newspaper, The Crisis as well as a story by W.E.B. Du Bois.

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.

to Harriet Anna Yancey, February 9, 1926.
Incomplete letter to Harriet Yancey. The author discusses community happenings in Esmont, Virginia.

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

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

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

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.

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

William A. Harris to Harriet Anna Yancey, February 8, 1932.
William Harris tells Harriet Yancey about his recovery from an accident.

Roger McKinley Yancey to Harriet Anna Yancey, March 8, 1932.
Roger Yancey writes his mother, Harriet, and wishes her well. He tells her how well her grandchildren doing.

Reverend D.W. Hoggard to Harriet Anna Yancey, Christmas 1939
Reverend Hoggard writes a letter of Christmas greetings to Harriet Yancey.

William and Florence Scott to Harriet Anna Yancey, September 19, 1944
William and Florence Scott invite Harriet Yancey to come visit them in Roanoke, Virginia. Mr. Scott tells her about attending the American Christian "Ashram."

Pollie Tunstall to Harriet Anna Yancey, September 3, 1945.
Pollie Tunstall tells her friend, Harriet Yancey, about her busy summer. She catches her up on happenings in Plainfield, New Jersey including sicknesses, deaths, and the upcoming Baptist national convention.

W.A. Harris to Harriet Anna Yancey, August 5 1947
W.A. Harris tells Harriet Yancey about his recent health problems.

Charles P. Harris to Harriet Anna Yancey, December 11, 1947
Charles Harris tells Harriet Yancey about his recent trip to the Baptist National Convention.

Wm. L. Smith to Harriet Anna Yancey, April 4, 1948
Smith writes a note of birthday greetings.

W.A. Harris to Harriet Anna Yancey, March 10, 1949
W.A. Harris writes Harriet Anna Yancey concerning a lot in Esmont, Virginia that he is considering selling to her.

William R. Eason to Harriet Anna Yancey, October 14, 1949
William R. Eason thanks his grandmother, Harriet Yancey, for a wonderful summer and the money she sent him, but reminds her that it is not necessary for her to send money every time she writes. He discusses life and events at Shaw University.

Rose to Harriet Anna Yancey, November 6 1949
Rose tells Harriet Yancey about the events of her past summer.

W.A. Harris to Harriet Anna Yancey, November 22, 1949
W.A. Harris writes a note of greetings to Harriet Yancey. He inquires about life in Richmond.

William and Florence Scott to Harriet Anna Yancey, July 17, 1950
William and Florence Scott tell their cousin about the American Christian Ashram they are attending at Bridgewater College in Bridgewater, Virginia.

Mrs. Robinson to Harriet Anna Yancey, September 27, 1950
Mrs. Robinson tells Harriet Yancey about Mary's upcoming marriage and the Darsies' new house in Plainfield, New Jersey.

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