Papers of the Benjamin Franklin Yancey Family

Roger McKinley Yancey to Harriet Anna Yancey, October 13, 1918
Roger Yancey discusses the overcrowding problems at the nearby Soldier hospital as well as his participation in Hampton's band.

Roger McKinley Yancey to Harriet Anna Yancey, February 23, 1920

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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, 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.

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

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

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 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 15, 1928
William Eason discusses with May Yancey a possible leap year wedding.

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.

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.

Barbara Jenkins to Harriet Anna Yancey, December 19, 1940
Barbara Jenkins tells her friend Harriet Yancey about all the illnesses and deaths in Richmond, Virginia. Harriet recently left Plainfield, New Jersey and returned to Esmont, Virginia after the death of the woman she worked for.

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