Russell, Erickson Whitney 1935-1937 Letters.

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Russell, Erickson Whitney 1935-1937 Letters.

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Russell, living in Louisville, KY, writes to his mother in Sparta, NJ. He was employed by the Cotton Belt Railroad, a subsidiary of the Southern Pacific Railroad, as a traffic manager. He describes social life in Louisville, particularly dance parties. He spent much time socializing with the Belknap and Farnsley families. He comments on the economic conditions of the times. Collection includes 27 letters.

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