Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding plans to go to India that have fallen through, her job in Washington, how much she misses Sidney, and her social life.
The first page of the letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, is missing. Page two of the letter describes how cramped they are in the small house Gertrude has rented before the children leave for the cottage at Watch Hill. Gertrude goes on the tell Sidney of Landine’s displeasure with her decision to let “Mademoiselle” go and let “Miss Evans” handle both children for the summer. Gertrude also informs him of her travel plans.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, describing the “anthurium” flower on the front of the card and wishing her a Happy Christmas.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, relaying news of their friends and family and describing the climate of London, England.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, discussing their work, how she could possibly join them in Hawaii, and Morris’s work success. Sidney continues in his letter to reminisce on time they had spent with their beloved dog, Clippy, lament over how much coffee and Coca-cola the officers in his office drink, and describing their meals.
This album is comprised of photographs from the Legendre Indochina Expedition, including photos of Gertrude and Sidney Legendre and T. Donald Carter of the American Museum of Natural History. Photos show expedition members traveling throughout Indochina.
