Papers of the Benjamin Franklin Yancey Family

Roger McKinley Yancey to May Elizabeth Yancey, November 24, 1928

Education--teaching | Holidays, birthdays and celebrations | Place--New Jersey | Place--Virginia, Other | Romantic relationships | Social organizations

Roger Yancey discusses his upcoming wedding plans with his sister, May, as well as her career as a teacher.

To: Miss Mae E. Yancey
Esmont, Virginia
From: After 5 Days, Return To
Roger M. Yancey
81 Somerset St.
Newark, N.J.
Postmark: Newark 3, N.J.
NOV 24, 1928
4 PM
Esmont, VA
NOV 26, 1928
2 PM

November 24, 1928

My dear Sister,

How are you these November days?

I trust you that your cold is much better.

I am sure that you are enjoying your career as a teacher. you are a good teacher; there is no doubt about that.

Well, I have been invited by Adele's Sister to come to Norfolk

(page 2)

to spend Thanksgiving with them. She wants me to come up and surprise Adele you see, Adele knows nothing about the invitation to come. I shall go probably, tho I must first consult Mother.

Mother is well. I expect to see her tomorrow, (Sunday)

I have seen William once since you left. I am sure everything is "40" with you all.

Well, I've decided to wait until Spring

(page 3)

before making the "Grand Plunge."

On Monday night of last week, I was elected President of the Hampton Alumni Association of North Jersey. The election was unanimous.

Hilda Johnson is expected to come up tomorrow on a one day vacation I may see her.

In case I dont send you a Thanksgiving postal, I here and now Wish for you a Happy and well spent day

(page 4)

I wish that I could be present to do justice to those Thanksgiving dinner.

Mother tells me that our home is beautiful; Wish that I could see it now.

Give my love to all relatives and friends.

Shall look forward to seeing you Xmas?

With lots of love

I am Your brother
Roger

Your Brother Now has an L & B., is an Omega Psi Phi man; is President of Hampton Club; the Negro History Club, and above all, your loving Brother. aren't you proud?

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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