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DeCaindry, Ida (Corson). Letters, 1870-1872

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1870-1872
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3 letters from DeCaindry to her sister Helen. DeCaindry uses the familiar "thee" form to address her sister. She writes about student and academic life, including the planting of the class tree.

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DeCaindry, Ida | to Helen (sister), Feb. 27, 1870:

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February 27, 1870
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DeCaindry, Ida | to Helen (sister), n.d.:

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n.d.
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DeCaindry, Ida | to Helen (sister), Nov. 5, 1871:

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November 5, 1871
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Richards, Ellen H. (Swallow). Letter, 1869

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9 Apr 1869
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1 letter, dated 9 Apr 1869, from Ellen (Swallow) Richards to her mother. \nRichards describes finding the "first" spring flowers near Vassar College. She recounts giving flowers to VC Lady Principal Hannah Lyman during Lyman's illness, and to her classmates and instructors. According to Richards, VC

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