Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, reminiscing on time they have spent together, relaying news of changes within their Navy jobs, and describing the beauty of the Hawaiian islands and plant life. Sidney continues in his letter to discuss plans for the children and relay news of friends and family.
Pencil sketches by Charleston-born architect William Martin Aiken. Primarily architectural elements from churches and museums and generally from Italy, though some are in England and France.
This circa 1913 photograph was taken in London, England, and shows Francine's family on her father's side. First row, left to right: Aunt Pearl (Paula) Laufer (Lefer); Joseph Laufer (Lefer) (Francine's cousin); Alice Ajzensztark (Francine's aunt); Anna Ajzensztark (Francine's cousin). Back row, left to right: Henri Ajzensztark (Francine's cousin); David Ajzensztark (Francine's cousin); Mortre Mendel Ajzensztark (Francine's father); Max Ajzensztark (Francine's uncle).
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, relaying news of their friends and fires near Medway Plantation and discussing the progress of the war.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, asking him questions about his life in Hawaii, news of the war, and her social activities. Gertrude continues in her letter to describe a fire that occurred at Spring Grove, one of their plantation properties, and relaying news of friends and family.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, discussing his most recent letter, describing her social activities and their daughter, Bokara, relaying news of family and friends, particularly the progress of her sister-in-law, Nancy’s, pregnancy.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, asking where he is stationed if he has been removed from Hawaii, asking him not be upset with her for expressing her jealousy, and describing how much she misses him. Gertrude continues in her letter to discuss the last letter she had received from him and relay news she had heard from their friends.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding her various dinner plans, trips to the country to hunt, and her plans for a Christmas dinner party.
