Papers of the Benjamin Franklin Yancey Family

Jennie B. Taylor to Harriet Anna Yancey, undated
Jennie Taylor sends her friend, Harriet Yancey, a note of greetings. Taylor has had back problems.

Adele and Roger McKinley Yancey to Harriet Anna Yancey, undated
Adele and Roger Yancey send Mother's Day greetings to Roger's mother, Harriet Yancey.

Benjamin Franklin Yancey to unknown, undated
Eulogy of Lelia Simpson

M.C.B. to Harriet Anna Yancey, December 16,
M.C.B. tells Harriet Yancey about her summer in Captiva, Florida.

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, 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.

Josie to Harriet Anna Yancey, February 12, 1911
Josie apologizes for failing to come visit but plans to as soon as possible.

Rosa Simpson to Benjamin Franklin Yancey, February 24, 1911
Rosa Simpson asks her former teacher, B.F. Yancey, for news and to remember her to all of her old friends and teachers.

Jesse Brown to Harriet Anna Yancey, December 14, 1914
Jesse Brown writes to Harriet Yancey from the Richmond jail to plead for money to help pay for his lawyer. His trial is set for the following Tuesday.

Jn Blair to Harriet Anna Yancey, July 14, 1917
Blair writes Harriet Yancey concerning placing a picture of her deceased husband, Benjamin Franklin Yancey, in the Esmont School.

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, 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.

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.

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.

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.

Roger McKinley Yancey to Harriet Anna Yancey, September 24, 1923
Roger Yancey thanks his mother, Harriet, for sending him a suitcase.

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.

Jesse Brown to Harriet Anna Yancey, April 28, 1924
Jesse Brown shares his fears over the dangers of his job with his cousin, Harriet Yancey.

Roger McKinley Yancey to Harriet Anna Yancey, November 24, 1924
Roger Yancey discusses his financial difficulties with his mother, Harriet. He tells her of his desire to spend Christmas with her and May.

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

Roger McKinley Yancey to Harriet Anna Yancey, May 12, 1925
Roger Yancey confides to his mother how much he loves her and appreciates her work in raising him. He is waiting to hear whether he will be accepted into Law School.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Roger McKinley Yancey to Harriet Anna Yancey, October 26, 1926
Roger Yancey thanks his mother, Harriet, for the care package she sent. He recently began law school.

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 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, March 6, 1928
William discusses his Easter plans with May Yancey.

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

Roger McKinley Yancey to Harriet Anna Yancey, July 18, 1928
Roger Yancey tells his mother about his life in Newark, New Jersey. He reminisces about the legacy of his father, Benjamin Franklin Yancey.

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.

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

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

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

Adele and Roger Jr. Yancey to Harriet Anna Yancey, September 4, 1931.
Adele Yancey tells her mother-in-law, Harriet about the progress of her grandchild.

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.

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.

Emella to Harriet Anna Yancey, October 4, 1934.
Emella requests Harriet Yancey to write promptly and inform her as to her mother's health.

H. Shelton to Harriet Anna Yancey, July 20, 1938
H. Shelton writes Harriet Yancey discussing his life after the death of his mother.

Mary Louise McDuffie to Harriet Anna Yancey, September 7, 1948
Mary Louise McDuffie tells Harriet Yancey about her new baby.

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 Eason to Harriet Anna Yancey, September 4, 1950
William Eason tells his grandmother about his return to Shaw University in Raleigh, North Carolina.

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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