Papers of the Benjamin Franklin Yancey Family

J.W. Apperson to Harriet Anna Yancey, undated
J.W. Apperson invites Harriet Yancey to the annual meeting of Albemarle Home Mutual Fire Insurance Company, along with a form letter offering advice on how to avoid property damage.

May Elizabeth Yancey to Harriet Anna Yancey, undated.
May Yancey tells her mother, Harriet, about school and her new roommates.

Benjamin Franklin Yancey to Harriet Anna Yancey, undated
Partial letter in which Benjamin hopes his mother, Harriet, will receive some checks.

Harriet Anna Yancey to May Elizabeth Yancey, Undated
Harriet Yancey writes her daughter, May, about bills and visitors.

Harriet Anna Yancey to May Elizabeth Yancey, Undated
Harriet Yancey discusses the new stove with her daughter, May. She warns May to be careful and burn her letters.

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 23, 1905
Benjamin Franklin Yancey, writing from the Greenbriar resort in Ronceverte, West Virginia, is ill but wants to try and continue working at the hotel until his planned time to return home at the end of August. He urges Harriet, his wife, to try to find out which school he will be assigned to the following year.

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 7, 1906
Benjamin Franklin Yancey, working at the Lexington Hotel in Richmond, Virginia, discusses his summer work. He urges Harriet, his wife, to purchase any needed supplies.

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.

Benjamin Franklin Yancey to Harriet Anna Yancey, May 14 1906
Writing from the Lexington Hotel in Richmond, Virginia, Benjamin Franklin Yancey hopes Harriet, his wife, received the basket that he sent as well as the ten dollars he included to pay off some debts.

Benjamin Franklin Yancey to Harriet Anna Yancey, July 17, 1907
Benjamin Franklin Yancey, writing from Norfolk, Virginia (The Lorraine hotel), inquires if his wife has received the whiskey that he sent. Benjamin Franklin Yancey, Jr. is ill.

Benjamin Franklin Yancey to Harriet Anna Yancey, April 22, 1908
Benjamin Franklin Yancey, writing from Richmond, Virginia (Ford's Hotel), informs his wife of his recent illness. He promises to buy her and the children new shoes as soon as possible. He wishes to send more, but is broke.

Benjamin Franklin Yancey to Harriet Anna Yancey, June 11, 1908
Writing from Ford's hotel, B.F. Yancey shares with his wife his struggle to "get straight." He promises to send money as soon as possible.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Roger McKinley Yancey to Harriet Anna Yancey, October 16, 1918
Roger Yancey tells his mother, Harriet, about the Spanish flu epidemic and war preparations.

Roger McKinley Yancey to Harriet Anna Yancey, October 30, 1918
Roger Yancey tells his mother that he has moved and also quit the band.

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, 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, 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 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, 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.

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 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.

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, 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.

Benjamin Franklin Yancey, Jr. to Harriet Anna Yancey, March 20, 1923
Benjamin Franklin Yancey, Jr. tells his mother, Harriet, about happenings on campus, including the beginning of baseball season. He mentions several speakers he has heard at the school.

Benjamin Franklin Yancey Jr. to Harriet Anna Yancey, April 2, 1923
Benjamin Franklin, Jr. writes his morther, Harriet, to inform her of fees that he needs to pay as well as new clothing items that he needs

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."

Benjamin Franklin Yancey, Jr. to Harriet Anna Yancey, March 24, 1924
Benjamin Franklin Yancey, Jr. tells his mother, Harriet, about his preparations for examinations.

Roger McKinley Yancey to Harriet Anna Yancey, November 16, 1924
Roger Yancey writes his mother, Harriet, a note of greetings. He discusses the family's failure to collect the full amount of his brother, Benjamin Franklin Yancey, Jr.'s death benefits. Clothing and fashion Health, illness and death

Roger McKinley Yancey to Harriet Anna Yancey, December 8, 1924
Roger Yancey tells his mother, Harriet, about events at school: his law studies, the principal's health, and his plans for Christmas vacation.

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.

Harriet Anna Yancey to May Elizabeth Yancey, January 20, 1926
Harriet Yancey writes her daughter, May, to tell her not to worry about having to ask for money.

Harriet Anna Yancey to May Elizabeth Yancey, March 2, 1926
Harriet Yancey writes to tell her daughter, May, about her decision to change jobs. Harriet also tells May about seeing Paul Robeson perform.

May Elizabeth Yancey to Harriet Anna Yancey, May 14, 1926
May Yancey discusses her college graduation plans with her mother, Harriet.

Conelia Sellers to Harriet Anna Yancey, May 14, 1926
Sellers sends Harriet Yancey the rent due and discusses a broken glass pane.

William L. Eason to May Elizabeth Yancey, January 26, 1928
William Eason tries to smooth over an ongoing fight with his girlfriend, May Yancey. He discusses employment difficulties.

Isaac to Harriet Anna Yancey, August 8, 1928.
Isaac writes his cousin Harriet Yancey about painting her home in Esmont, Virginia.

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

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

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.

Harriet Anna Yancey to May Elizabeth Yancey, November 10, 1928
Harriet Yance writes her daughter, May, about a stove she is buying for her. She tells May that her brother, Roger, was elected president of the Hampton Club.

Josie to May Elizabeth Yancey, November 23, 1928
Josie instructs her niece to take care of her health and have someone cut a cord of wood for her.

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.

Harriet Anna Yancey to May Elizabeth Yancey, December 13, 1928
Harriet Yancey writes her daughter, May, concerning Christmas plans and repairs to their house in Esmont, Virginia

Harriet Anna Yancey to May Elizabeth Yancey, February 14, 1929
Harriet Yancey tells her daughter, May, about events in Plainfield, New Jersey. She tells May that Aunt Joe will visit Esmont, Virginia soon.

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.

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.

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

Elvira Jackson to Harriet Anna Yancey, October 1940
Elvira Jackson asks Harriet Yancey for money and tells her about her recent illness.

H. Shelton to Harriet Anna Yancey, September 22 1947
H. Shelton requests Harriet Yancey to check his house for water leaks.

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

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.

Fannie to Mrs. John H. Vaughn, August 2, 1920
Fannie writes her mother a note greetings. She discusses her chickens as well as an upcoming visit to Rockfish, Virginia.

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