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.

Roger McKinley Yancey to Harriet Anna Yancey, September 21, 9:05pm
Roger Yancey tells his mother, Harriet, about his train trip back to Hampton, Virginia.

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.

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.

J. Thomas Hewin to Benjamin Franklin Yancey, October 13, 1910
J. Thomas Hewin informs B.F. Yancey that he will soon be served a lawsuit by the Sheriff of Albemarle County.

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, October 24, 1910
J. Thomas Hewin informs B.F. Yancey not to come to Richmond about the lawsuit until receiving further orders from Hewin.

J. Thomas Hewin to Benjamin Franklin Yancey, October 16, 1910
J. Thomas Hewin urges B.F. Yancey to gather the names of the people Mrs. Christian has talked to about neglecting to pay death claims.

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

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.

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.

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.

J. Thomas Hewin to Benjamin Franklin Yancey, 1911
Informs members of Improved Order Shepherds and Daughters of Bethlehem that they will soon get their part of the Endowment Fund. J. Thomas Hewin requests that the amount be sent to B.F. Yancey in Richmond, Virginia.

R. Beecher Taylor to Benjamin Franklin Yancey, December 7, 1912
R. Beecher Taylor requests B.F. Yancey's thoughts on moving the Order's offices.

Reverend W.H. James to Benjamin Franklin Yancey, January 26, 1914
W.H. James speaks of the enjoyable vacation he recently returned from and discusses potentially setting up a time to offer sermons at various churches.

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

William H. Coleman to Benjamin Franklin Yancey, June 9, 1914
William Coleman (writing from the Hotel Lexington) tells B.F. Yancey that he looks forward to his arrival and that it is okay to bring his friend, Mr. Scott.

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.

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.

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.

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 Scott to Harriet Anna Yancey, August 14, 1919
William Scott talks about his life in Hampton, Virginia. He reflects briefly on how education has shaped his life.

Roger McKinley Yancey to Harriet Anna Yancey, November 19, 1919
Roger Yancey tells his mother, Harriet, about the progress of Hampton's football team as well as his plans for Thanksgiving.

Roger McKinley Yancey to Harriet Anna Yancey, December 2, 1919
Roger Yancey tells his mother, Harriet, about Thanksgiving dinner at Lawton's house.

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, January 1, 1920
Roger Yancey tells his mother, Harriet Yancey, about his return to school in Hampton, Virginia.

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 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, 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.

Roger McKinley Yancey to Harriet Anna Yancey, September 18, 1921
Roger Yancey tells his mother, Harriet, about his return to school in Hampton, Virginia.

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."

May Elizabeth Yancey to Harriet Anna Yancey, April 14, 1925.
May Yancey tells her mother, Harriet, about her recent trip to Richmond, Virginia.

May Elizabeth Yancey to Harriet Anna Yancey, May 5, 1926
May Yancey discusses with her mother, Harriet, the clothes she needs for graduation. She is preparing for her final exams.

John A. Hines to Harriet Anna Yancey, September 18, 1926
John Hines informs Harriet Yancey that he is angry over her behavior towards him during his recent visit.

William L. Eason to May Elizabeth Yancey, March 6, 1928
William discusses his Easter plans with May Yancey.

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.

L.P. Harris to May Elizabeth Yancey, December 13, 1928
L.P. Harris writes to May Yancey concerning some photos May sent.

William A. Harris to Harriet Anna Yancey, February 8, 1932.
William Harris tells Harriet Yancey about his recovery from an accident.

William A. Harris to Harriet Anna Yancey, August 8, 1939
William Harris thanks Harriet Yancey for her kind letter. He informs her that he does not plan to re-marry.

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.

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.

W.A. Harris to Harriet Anna Yancey, August 7, 1946
W.A. Harris writes Harriet Yancey concerning a house he is selling in Esmont, Virginia.

W.A. Harris to Harriet Anna Yancey, August 5 1947
W.A. Harris tells Harriet Yancey about his recent health problems.

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.

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