Papers of the Benjamin Franklin Yancey Family

Eva L. Spell to Mr. Yancey, September 20, 1939

Business and commerce | Education--other | Place--Mississippi

Eva Spell asks for donations to help purchase a well for the Piney Woods Country Life School in Piney Woods, Mississippi.

The Piney Woods Country Life School
Corporate Name For training negro young people in Christianity, character and service.
Laurence C. Jones
Founder and Principal
Chas. M. Shedd
Treasurer

Sept. 20, 1939

Dear Mr. Yancey;

Our principal hardly knows where to turn to try to get money for a new well for our school. Our old one is giving out fast but we must have water.

I think you already know about our school. I am here working my way through.

We will appreciate any amount you send to help us.

Sincerely,
Eva L. Spell

P.S. If you have changed your address please let us know.

Published by: Virginia Center for Digital History

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

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