1937 New Year’s Card and Poem
In 1937 Aida Austin sent this card to her brother Ell Austin. On the back she wrote the first verse of a poem by Sallie Ward Barns (1836–1919).
In 1937 Aida Austin sent this card to her brother Ell Austin. On the back she wrote the first verse of a poem by Sallie Ward Barns (1836–1919).
With the card was the following letter from Lon Austin (80) to his brother Ell Austin (82), which mentions their sister Aida Austin (76). There had been some strong family friction with Ell Austin over the Austin property, though it … Continue reading
Jennie Crawford, Eldred, N.Y., to Lillie Austin, Bethel, N.Y. December 25, 1905 Dear Lillie, Let me tell you of my Xmas presents. Mrs. Maier gave me a summer shirt; George, a pound of Sparrow’s chocolates and more small boxes; Mom … Continue reading