Papers of the Benjamin Franklin Yancey Family

J.L. Nichols to May Elizabeth Yancey, Undated
J.L. Nichols sends May Yancey an advertisement for an African American history book, The Progress of a Race-ul

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 10, 1911
Memo encouraging members of Improved Order Shepherds and Daughters of Bethlehem to read the Richmond Planet's piece about the True Reformers. The order of True Reformers were involved in a scandal concerning the failure of the True Reformer's bank.

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.

Barbara Jenkins to Benjamin Franklin Yancey, February 9, 1911
Barbara Jenkins tells Benjamin Franklin Yancey that he mailed him a ritual of the Improved Order Shepherds & Daughters of Bethlehem.

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.

H. H. Green to New Hope Church, October 6, 1920
H.H. Green requests the brethren of New Hope Church to arrange a grand rally.

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.

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 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.

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.

Helen Green to Harriet Anna Yancey, July 11, 1940
Helen Green, a long lost friend, writes Harriet Yancey and tells her about her life.

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.

Charles P. Harris to Harriet Anna Yancey, December 11, 1947
Charles Harris tells Harriet Yancey about his recent trip to the Baptist National Convention.

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