Papers of the Benjamin Franklin Yancey Family

May Elizabeth Yancey to Harriet Anna Yancey, May 23, 1926

Clothing and fashion | Education--school-related activities | Education--studying

May Yancey discusses her graduation preparations with her mother, Harriet.

Virginia Normal and Industrial Institute
Petersburg, Virginia

To: Mrs. Harriet A. Yancey
972 Woodland Ave.
Plainfield N.J.
From: M. Yancey
Virginia Normal and Industrial Institute
Petersburg, Virginia
Postmark: Ettricks, VA
8-AM
MAY 24, 1926

May 23, 1926

Darling Mother,

Recd. your letter key & stamps Many thanks they came in some good. The key is a perfect fit. How are you fine I hope I enjoyed your lovely letter. I am quite busy so wont write much. Mother I think the girls are going to wear white the night we recd. certificates but I am going to borrow a white dress if that is true they havent decided definite as yet, but I am sending you a piece of Layne & Bryant catalogue with a pr. of white shoes for $4.95 & please have them sent to me for the night of the 9th of June. I would not ask for them but cant find any to fit my foot. As our class always wait so late but for fear they change I would like

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to be in readiness. but the white dress I shall borrow. It does seem expensive sure enough but it is expensive to finish or graduate now from school You have to do as majority or come up lacking. We were entertained [missing text] by the College Home Economics Club Friday evening from 6:30 to 7:30 pm. it was fine. plenty good coke & punch.

I know you shall send money mother dear as I can always depend upon you I red. invitations from Roger & they are simpley lovely I will tell you more of them later. Mother I have loads to tell you when I reach plfd.

We are busy! busy! busy! shall write you again next week after test in the meantime you write me as your letters are always joy & consolation. I sent out 28 invitations

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III

& need one more for Mrs Bowles I think I can get one for her. I heard from Cousin Julia & they did not have any cards for the sick, but will send as soon as they get them. please send me Mr. A.J. Cory's address as I dont know it & would like to get invitation out as soon as possible.

Much love & God bless you dont forget hat about $2.00 is enough just something to get away.

Your loving D.
May.

P.S. These people better give me something for sending Invitations. Send a pr. of white silk hose please also

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Source copy consulted: Papers of the Benjamin Franklin Yancey Family (MSS 11599), Alderman Library, University of Virginia

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