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Leatha to Elmer’s parents. 1934 June 21, Kalgan, Chahar, [China]. ALS, 2 ½ pp. -- Talks of how hard it is to leave China [she is leaving that night]. Sending photographs for family to share. Heading to Peiping to have shoes made, then is going to Chiao Tou Tseng. ... and Transcription:
Kalgan, Chahar
June 21, 1934
Dear folks:
Tonight I leave. It is so hard to leave. I
cannot tell you how I feel. One minute I feel that
I cannot stay here a minute longer and the next
minute I feel that I cannot leave. It is the
place ...
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Elmer to parents. 1933 Jul 1, Kalgan, China. ALS, 7 pp. -- Comments about how long it has taken him to write, receiving letters and packages, excited to hear about Harold’s graduation and then going to Loma Linda [presumably the College of Medical Evangelists]. Speaks of being so weary ... and Transcription:
Kalgan, China
July 1, 1933
Dear folks,
The last time that I waited so long
before writing to you I determined to be a better and
write oftener, but here I find it is three weeks
again since I wrote last. I received Dad’s good
letter several weeks ago, ...
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Sabbath Afternoon
May 27, 1933
Dear ones,
This week we have been especially
Cheered by the many letters that we have received
from home, altho the foreign mail arrived later
than usual yesterday a letter from Dad, one
from father Wenke, & one from Randal Wenke.
Today, along comes ... and Summary:
Elmer to family. 1933 May 27, Sabbath afternoon. ALS, 4 pp. -- Mentions receiving many letters from home – from Dad, Father Wenke, Randal Wenke, and Mother. Remarks how he wishes his parents’ trip had brought them by China, as they could have had a lovely visit. Talks about ...
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Elmer to folks at home. 1933 May 20, Kalgan, China. AL, 6 pp. -- Expresses his interest in his brother Harold’s medical school plans – should be on his way soon to Loma Linda. Inquires whether Lawrence will be going there as well. The weather is cold; he has ... and Transcription:
Kalgan, China
May 20, 1933
Dear folks at home,
Your letters came a week ago,
and tonight I came to my senses when I figured
up that it has been a month since I last wrote
to you. I guess that is the longest that I have
ever neglected ...
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Summary: Leatha to Elmer’s parents. 1933 May 19, Kalgan, Chahar [China]. ALS, 4
pp.
‐‐ Talks about going to Peking, class, visitors – Miss Andrus, Elder Oso,
Elder Hall, Mr. Christian, Elder Christiansen, Bruce, Harry Miller and a
Russian nurse. Discusses hospital finances, how fun it is to build a ... and Transcription:
Kalgan, Chahar
May 19, 33.
Dear Folks:
It has been a long time since Elmer has
written, so I will write for him. Wanted to write
before we went to Peking but did not get around
to do it. We waited three weeks for letters from you
so did ...
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Peiping, China
April 19, 1931
Dear Daddy and all,
I have intended writing
before this, as is my failing, but I have
really been extremely busy with scarcely
time to carry out my every day program.
Two weeks ago we had the vacation
period, when we had the opportunity ... and Summary: Elmer to father and family. 1931 April 19, Peiping, China. ALS, 8 pp. plus envelope. lmer to father and family. 1931 April 19, Peiping, China. ALS, 8 pp. plus
envelope.
‐‐ Speaks of being extremely busy, going to Tientsin to buy a piano,
accompanying Elder [George J.] Appel and ...