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1910-02-07T00:00:01Z-1910-02-07T23:59:59Z
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VC 1911
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vassar:56298,Box 41; VCL_Letters_MacCoy-Marjorie-Newell_1910-01_1901-05_041_006
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: VCL_Letters_MacCoy-Marjorie-Newell_1910-01_1901-05_041_006_001
Feb. 7 ‘10
Dear Family-
Typed transcription of page 1 of letter ……………………………
I got interrupted in my letter writing so much yesterday that I got all twisted up.
First, let me whistle in your ear that I am in the 3d Hall Play! It all happened Saturday. I had tried for three parts and been stung, so I had given up hope. Saturday noon Charlotte Gailor -- Chairman -- came over and asked to try for one of the minor men’s parts -- a curate. So I went on the Granddaughters sleigh-ride and then ate one waffle at Carey’s and tore for the Gym to try. After two trials we all trotted home and nothing happened till about 9 that evening when in [waltzes] Charlotte with the books, and told me I had
Dear Family-
Typed transcription of page 1 of letter ……………………………
I got interrupted in my letter writing so much yesterday that I got all twisted up.
First, let me whistle in your ear that I am in the 3d Hall Play! It all happened Saturday. I had tried for three parts and been stung, so I had given up hope. Saturday noon Charlotte Gailor -- Chairman -- came over and asked to try for one of the minor men’s parts -- a curate. So I went on the Granddaughters sleigh-ride and then ate one waffle at Carey’s and tore for the Gym to try. After two trials we all trotted home and nothing happened till about 9 that evening when in [waltzes] Charlotte with the books, and told me I had
: VCL_Letters_MacCoy-Marjorie-Newell_1910-01_1901-05_041_006_002
“made “ my part. I am much delighted even if it is quite a small part, for it is fun to be in it at all.
It is freezing cold here, and they are going to have the Carnival tonight -- I’m glad they could finally get it in, for there hasn’t been any decent skating up to this time.
Thursday Caroline and I helped serve at Miss Wylie’s at home -- Miss Buck wasn’t there -- and we stayed to dinner afterwards. It was so nice -- and it was such fun to run in and out of the kitchen!! We lay on the rug and watched the fire while Miss Wylie fixed the furnace and we had such a good time we could barely drag ourselves away.
I saw Katherine Taylor today, and she said she had seen Jean at the luncheon and had quite a nice long chat with her. I immediately
It is freezing cold here, and they are going to have the Carnival tonight -- I’m glad they could finally get it in, for there hasn’t been any decent skating up to this time.
Thursday Caroline and I helped serve at Miss Wylie’s at home -- Miss Buck wasn’t there -- and we stayed to dinner afterwards. It was so nice -- and it was such fun to run in and out of the kitchen!! We lay on the rug and watched the fire while Miss Wylie fixed the furnace and we had such a good time we could barely drag ourselves away.
I saw Katherine Taylor today, and she said she had seen Jean at the luncheon and had quite a nice long chat with her. I immediately
: VCL_Letters_MacCoy-Marjorie-Newell_1910-01_1901-05_041_006_003
demanded information in regard to her looks and her clothes!! She furnished meagre [items] in regard to each.
I must run to Main and get this in the mail so no more now. I love you all.
As Ever
The Sleepy Kid
I must run to Main and get this in the mail so no more now. I love you all.
As Ever
The Sleepy Kid
: VCL_Letters_MacCoy-Marjorie-Newell_1910-01_1901-05_041_006_004
POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y.
6 -- 30PM
FEB 7-10
Dr. Alexander W. MacCoy, et. al.
Overbrook Ave. and 58th St.
Philadelphia
6 -- 30PM
FEB 7-10
Dr. Alexander W. MacCoy, et. al.
Overbrook Ave. and 58th St.
Philadelphia
