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Hill, Frank letters to Abby Hill, 1887-1908

 File — Box: 4, Folder: 2-8

Scope and Contents

From the Sub-Series:

This sub-series includes letters to and from members of the Hill, Williams, and DeRosier families. The DeRosier family is Ina and Eulalie Hill’s biological family. Phil, Guy, Clifford, and Lucille DeRosier are their biological siblings and they remained in close contact with each other after the Hill’s adopted Ina and Eulalie. Clifford DeRosier accompanied the Hill family on a trip to Europe in 1908.

Of note in this sub-series is the significant amount of correspondence between Frank and Abby Hill between 1887 and 1935. They were often separated for long periods of time due to Abby’s frequent and extended trips, and these letters reveal much about their relationship and activities. There are also several folders containing letters from Abby Hill to her son, Romayne Hill, from 1895 to 1897. During this period, Frank and Abby Hill were in Germany while their young son remained in the United States with relatives. The letters are particularly notable for their ink drawings by Hill.

When known, the relationship between the correspondents has been noted.

Dates

  • Creation: 1887-1908

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open to researchers by appointment.

Extent

From the Collection: 22.4 Linear Feet (39 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the University of Puget Sound, Archives & Special Collections Repository

Contact:
Collins Memorial Library
1500 N. Warner Street #1021
Tacoma 98416-1021 United States us