Papers of the Benjamin Franklin Yancey Family

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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

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