Medora Espy papers, 1897-1983.

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Medora Espy papers, 1897-1983.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/191684388

Over 900 letters and cards, including those exchanged between Medora Espy and her parents, relatives, and many friends, chiefly written between 1908-1916; several diaries kept by Medora (1911, 1914 and 5 v., 1915); funeral cards, relating to the death of Medora; schoolwork (1911-1915); Olympia High School and Portland Academy yearbooks; Espy family correspondence, relating to the death of Medora Espy and other subjects; and miscellaneous items. Many subjects are included throughout the correspondence and diaries including school work, daily activities, sewing and clothes, boys, relationships, social activities, outings, dances and parties, skating, and other topics of interest to a teenage girl. The 500 letters between Medora Espy and her mother are slightly different and toned down comparing to her correspondence with friends and often relate to the making and buying of clothing.

2.8 linear ft.

Washington State Historical Society

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SNAC Resource ID: 6958471

Washington State Historical Society

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Espy family.

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Portland Academy (Portland, Ore.)

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Espy, Harry Albert, 1876-1958

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Olympia High School (Olympia, Wash.)

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Espy, Helen R. (Helen Richardson), -1954

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Espy, Medora, 1899-1916

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Eldest child of Washington State senator and dairy farmer Harold Albert Espy and Helen Richardson Espy, of Oysterville, Wash.; attended school in Olympia, Wash. (1911-1913) and at Portland Academy, Portland, Ore. (1913-1916); died during her last year of school in Portland in Jan., 1916. From the description of Medora Espy papers, 1897-1983. (Washington State Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 191684388 ...