Papers of the Benjamin Franklin Yancey Family

Lewis Hylan, Betsy Thomas, Georgia Scott, Rus Foad, Maggie Swingler, Mary Cary, Ida Jackson, and Anna Cary to Mr. Blair, undated
A group of school children request a new teacher, because, they claim, their old one is mean and does not care whether or not they learn.

J.E. Bolden to Harriet Anna Yancey, June 12,
J.E. Bolden writes Harriet Yancey concerning a mistake in his bill and potential house repairs.

Benjamin Franklin Yancey to Harriet Anna Yancey, July 29 1905
Writing from the Greenbriar in Roncerverte, West Virginia, Benjamin Franklin Yancey tells his wife that his health has improved. He eagerly awaits coming home in a month.

Benjamin Franklin Yancey to Harriet Anna Yancey, April 27, 1906
B.F. Yancey, working in Richmond at the Lexington hotel, writes home to his wife in Esmont, Virginia. He informs her of the clothing and cloth he has bought for her as well as money he plans to send home in the near future.

Benjamin Franklin Yancey to Harriet Anna Yancey, May 6 1906
Benjamin Franklin Yancey, working at the Lexington Hotel in Richmond, Virginia, wants his wife, Harriet, to send him a list of things she needs. He discusses gossip concerning community happenings in Esmont, Virginia.

Harriet Anna Yancey to Benjamin Franklin Yancey, August 12 1908
Harriet Yancey writes that all is well at home and seeks advice from her husband on a medical treatment that she is considering.

Harriet Anna Yancey to Benjamin Franklin Yancey, August 17 1908
Harriet Yancey writes that all is fine at home and that the children do not need shoes or clothes.

Harriet Anna Yancey to Benjamin Franklin Yancey, September 4 1908
Harriet Yancey writes that Reverend Cary died. She discusses school funding problems and guesses that there will not be enough money for a kindergarten the following year.

J. Thomas Hewin to Benjamin Franklin Yancey, October 20, 1910
J. Thomas Hewin discusses an upcoming lawsuit with B.F. Yancey.

J. Thomas Hewin to Benjamin Franklin Yancey, December 8, 1910
J. Thomas Hewin informs B.F. Yancey not to worry about his delayed trip to Richmond. He tells Yancey to watch the Planet for updates on the Order's progress.

J. Thomas Hewin to Benjamin Franklin Yancey, January 11, 1911
J. Thomas Hewin urges B.F. Yancey to be patient concerning the Improved Order Shepherds and Daughters of Bethlehem's work.

Benjamin Franklin Yancey to the Sub-Committee of M. Grand United Order of Odd Fellows, January 30, 1911.
Unfinished letter petitioning to be able to establish a Household of Ruth order in Esmont.

J. Thomas Hewin to Benjamin Franklin Yancey, February 3, 1911
J. Thomas Hewin congratulates B.F. Yancey on his good work and urges him to watch the Richmond Planet.

Josephine M. Pride to Benjamin Franklin Yancey, February 9, 1911
Josephine Pride tells B.F. Yancey that she will start for Esmont on Friday. She requests that if he wants her to visit a school on Tuesday to inform the teachers to have students bring the needed supplies.

Josephine M. Pride to Benjamin Franklin Yancey, February 21, 1911
Josephine Pride, a teacher, apologizes for being late in coming to Esmont. She promises to leave Charlottesville on the 23rd of February.

Rebecca F. Moore to Benjamin Franklin Yancey, March 1, 1911
Rebecca Moore requests permission to bring a group of older students to his school to attend a lecture by Miss Pride.

J. Thomas Hewin to Benjamin Franklin Yancey, March 2, 1911
J. Thomas Hewin, writing on Improved Shepherds and Daughters of Bethlehem stationary, praises B.F. Yancey for his work on behalf of the Order. He mentions the Order of True Reformers and a possible law suit.

Susan P.H. Winslow to Benjamin Franklin Yancey, March 15, 1911
Susan P.H. Winslow, of the Hampton Normal and Agricultural Institute, asks B.F. Yancey to send the students' examinations as soon as possible.

Josephine Pride to Harriet Anna Yancey, March 30, 1911
Josephine Pride discusses a recent teacher's meeting and visit from Benjamin Franklin Yancey.

Susan P.H. Winslow to Benjamin Franklin Yancey, April 6, 1911
Susan Winslow informs Yancey that all of his students would be accepted, though none passed in all subjects.

Benjamin Franklin Yancey to Harriet Anna Yancey, May 31 1911
Writing from the Lexington hotel in Richmond, Virginia Benjamin Franklin Yancey tells his wife of the heat and dry weather plaguing Richmond. He is planning to come home soon and take the boys to Yellow Sulphur.

J. Thomas Hewin to Benjamin Franklin Yancey, October 19, 1911
J. Thomas Hewin, a Richmond attorney, shares his thoughts with B.F. Yancey on the Executive Committee's consideration of adopting a Grand Fold Degree.

J. Thomas Hewin to Benjamin Franklin Yancey, November 3, 1911
J. Thomas Hewin reports on business of the Improved Order Shepherds and Daughters of Bethlehem.

Mattie Hewin to Benjamin Franklin Yancey, August 25, 1913
Mattie Hewin informs B.F. Yancey that she and some friends will be visiting Esmont and inquires if it is okay for her to stop by the Esmont School.

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

Reverend W.H. James to Benjamin Franklin Yancey, September 23, 1914
W.H. James wishes B.F. Yancey to respond to Mrs. Georgia A. Scott's protest over letting Carrie and Gladdys Johnson into the Fold.

B.J. Franklin and Alice? P. Smith to Benjamin Franklin Yancey, October 7, 1914
B.F. Franklin, chairman of the Supreme Grand Council of the Independent Order of Saint Luke, and Smith, secretary of the Executive Board, urge B.F. Yancey and his fold to forget their dissatisfaction and rejoin the Independent Order of Saint Luke.

to Benjamin Franklin Yancey, October 12 1914
Incomplete letter concerning the possible deeding of land to the district school board.

Harriet Anna Yancey to Benjamin Franklin Yancey, November 1, 1914
Harriet Yancey writes to her husband who has been in Richmond for three days. She tells him how much she misses him and informs him of all the visitors she has had.

Reverend W.H. James, Jr. to Benjamin Franklin Yancey, December 6, 1914
Reverend James, of Richmond, writes a note of greetings to inquire if Yancey's health is improving.

Albert Stein to Benjamin Franklin Yancey, March 22, 1915
The shoes B.F. Yancey requested are not in stock, but Stein offers to make a pair for three dollars.

William M. Scott to Harriet Anna Yancey, August 6, 1919.
William Scott thanks Harriet Yancey for her recent help.

J. Thomas Hewin to Benjamin Franklin Yancey, December 3, 191
J. Thomas Hewin tells B.F. Yancey to sign the enclosed pad of checks and return them immediately.

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

Roger McKinley Yancey to Harriet Anna Yancey, March 29, 1920
Roger Yancey tells his mother, Harriet, about his life at the Hampton Institute. He discusses rifle practice.

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, 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, 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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

J.D. Taylor to Harriet Anna Yancey, December 14, 1925
J.D. Taylor writes Harriet Yancey to ask her for money due to the Improved Order Shepherds and Daughters of Bethlehem. Annie Hudson had stole money from Harriet's Fold.

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

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

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

May Elizabeth Yancey to Harriet Anna Yancey, October 14, 1928
May Yancey tells her mother, Harriet, about her life in Esmont, Virginia. She asks to borrow money from Harriet, who is working in Plainfield, New Jersey.

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

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

H. Shelton to Harriet Anna Yancey, September 2, 1934
Cousin H. Shelton tells Harriet Yancey about his new roof, and asks Harriet to tell Aunt Clara to look after his mother.

J.E. Simpson to Harriet Anna Yancey, December 12, 1939
J.E. Simpson writes Harriet Yancey concerning some work he is having done for her.

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.

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."

William A. Harris to Harriet Anna Yancey, December 29, 1944
William Harris informs Harriet Yancey that he is not yet selling the lot in Esmont, Virginia. He thanks her for her recent postcard.

M.J. Kishner to Harriet Anna Yancey, July 10, 1945
M.J. Kishner requests Harriet Yancey to fill out a Certificate of Good Health.

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.

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.

W.A. Harris to Harriet Anna Yancey, July 19 1949
W.A. Harris talks about the work he is doing in Richmond. He says that he is considering moving back to Esmont, Virginia.

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.

Jackie Yancey to Harriet Anna Yancey, January 28, 1950
Jackie Yancey tells her grandmother, Harriet, about her school work. Her brother, Junior, graduated the week before.

William R. Eason to Harriet Anna Yancey, February 26, 1950
William Eason tells his grandmother, Harriet Yancey, about various happenings at Shaw University.

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.

Louisa J. Steward to Harriet Anna Yancey, October 17, 1950
Louisa Steward tells Harriet Yancey about her move to Tucson, Arizona. She describes her experiences traveling across the country.

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