Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, responding to the social activities she described in her last letter, explains why he has ceased to have indigestion, and laments that their telephone conversation was so short. Sidney continues in his letter to recount a story of him getting locked out of the apartment.
Letter from “Jeanne” to Gertrude Legendre discussing how she is arranging her home for the people who have rented it and inquiring of Gertrude what kind of war job she should get in Washington.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, describing a report he had heard about a woman escaping the German guard to cross the border into Switzerland and asking if the escaped woman was her. Sidney continues in his letter to recount a meeting he had with an old friend and discuss what has occurred on his side, as it pertains to her capture and release. This letter was written to Gertrude when she was a prisoner of war in Europe and was likely to have been received in the package that was given to her upon her escape and return to the continental United States.
Correspondence from Wesley Hotchkiss of United Church Board of Homeland Ministries to Bernice Robinson regarding the Civil Rights Oral History project.
Letter from United States Senator Edward W. Brooke to Jean Fairfax thanking her telegram regarding "the tragedy of Sahel," a large portion of the Sahara Desert in Africa whose inhabitants are sick and hungry due to drought and other factors.
Letter from Director for Public Affairs of the Bureau of African Affairs John A. Linehan to Jean Fairfax acknowledging her telegram regarding the Sahelian drought.
Notice from the United States Department of Justice regarding "submissions to the Attorney General pursuant to Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act received through May 26, 1977."
Notice from the United States Department of Justice regarding "submissions to the Attorney General pursuant to Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act received through November 1, 1976."
Notice from the United States Department of Justice regarding "submissions to the Attorney General pursuant to Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act received during the week ending August 17, 1975."
Notice from the United States Department of Justice regarding "submissions to the Attorney General pursuant to Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act received during the week ending September 14, 1975."
Notice from the United States Department of Justice regarding "submissions to the Attorney General pursuant to Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act received through January 18, 1976."
Notice from the United States Department of Justice regarding "submissions to the Attorney General pursuant to Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act received through January 25, 1977."
Notice from the United States Department of Justice regarding "submissions to the Attorney General pursuant to Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act received during the week ending August 10, 1975."
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding a pair of earrings she recently bought at Cartier and her disappointment at already losing one down a subway vent.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding life in New York after her return from Europe, the return of a friend from the war, and the week she spent with their relatives, Katherine and Charlie. Gertrude continues in her letter to discuss a possible scheme to join him in Hawaii.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Sanford Legendre, questioning her on how she was able to host a cocktail party, regarding news of Hawaii, and discussing plans for the children. Sidney continues in his letter to describe his Navy job and responsibilities.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, praising how she describes her social activities in her letters and how well she has positioned the children for a wonderful summer at the beach. Sidney continues in his letter to describe a house he and Morris had visited and providing her advice on various aspects of her life; from exercise to obtaining a taxi cab.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, reminiscing on their hunting parties at Medway Plantation, rejoicing over the photographs of Gertrude and Bokara he had received, and recounting the events of a Sunday off from work spent swimming at the Outrigger beach club. Sidney continues in his letter to describe a drive he and Morris took around the island, the game of tennis they played, and their cooking competitions at the apartment.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, describing a quarantine as a result of an outbreak of Dengue fever, an incident where a plane flew into a bus of people, and an afternoon he spent playing tennis with a friend. Sidney continues in his letter to discuss what soldiers will do after the war. [Copy]
Notice from the United States Department of Justice regarding "submissions to the Attorney General pursuant to Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act received through September 24, 1976."
Notice from the United States Department of Justice regarding "submissions to the Attorney General pursuant to Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act received through September 3, 1976."
Notice from the United States Department of Justice regarding "submissions to the Attorney General pursuant to Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act received through September 10, 1976."
Notice from the United States Department of Justice regarding "submissions to the Attorney General pursuant to Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act received through August 13, 1976."
Notice from the United States Department of Justice regarding "submissions to the Attorney General pursuant to Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act received through September 17, 1976."
Community Action Program Memorandum No. 14 regarding modification of rules governing the valuation of volunteered personal services for purposes of computing the Non-Federal Share.
Notice from the United States Department of Justice regarding "submissions to the Attorney General pursuant to Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act received during the week ending October 5, 1975."
Notice from the United States Department of Justice regarding "submissions to the Attorney General pursuant to Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act received during the week ending October 19, 1975."
Notice from the United States Department of Justice regarding "submissions to the Attorney General pursuant to Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act received through July 22, 1977."
Notice from the United States Department of Justice regarding "submissions to the Attorney General pursuant to Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act received through May 28, 1976."
Notice from the United States Department of Justice regarding "submissions to the Attorney General pursuant to Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act received through May 21, 1976."
Notice from the United States Department of Justice regarding "submissions to the Attorney General pursuant to Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act received through June 4, 1976."
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding her job transfer to London, England, s new scheme for her to possibly join him in Hawaii, and her social life.
Black-and-white postcard with image of The White House on front. Writing around the edges of postcard reads, "Wed. Your 'charming' was not home yesterday but we went [?] his home. If you were here we could have such a good time. We enjoy it ever so much but it would be twice as nice if you were here. We are on the go it is hard to find time to write even a card. Must go to breakfast now. R.M.E." Writing on back of image reads, "Miss Rose L. McLeod, James Island, S.C."
Correspondence from Pete M. Mirelez, Director for the Migrant and Seasonal Farm Workers Division of the Office of Economic Opportunity, to Marguerite Howie, Chairman for the South Carolina Commission for Farm Workers (SCCFW), confirming the contents of the conversation held between the SCCFW and Richard Anderson of the Office of Economic Opportunity about refunding the SCCFW.
Correspondence from Johnnie Tillmon and George A. Wiley, Associate Executive Director and Executive Director respectively of the National World Rights Organization, to all local World Rights Organizations groups, staff, and friends regarding a children's march.
Correspondence from Joseph F. Smith, Executive Director for the National Consumer Information Center (NCIC), regarding the NCIC's "Outstanding Consumer Service Award." Enclosed questionnaire.
Notice from the United States Department of Justice regarding "submissions to the Attorney General pursuant to Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act received during the week ending August 31, 1975."
Notice from the United States Department of Justice regarding "submissions to the Attorney General pursuant to Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act received through November 29, 1976."
Notice from the United States Department of Justice regarding "submissions to the Attorney General pursuant to Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act received through April 25, 1977."
Notice from the United States Department of Justice regarding "submissions to the Attorney General pursuant to Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act received through January 4, 1977."
Notice from the United States Department of Justice regarding "submissions to the Attorney General pursuant to Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act received through January 10, 1977."
Notice from the United States Department of Justice regarding "submissions to the Attorney General pursuant to Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act received during the week ending December 14, 1975."
Notice from the United States Department of Justice regarding "submissions to the Attorney General pursuant to Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act received during the week ending November 16, 1975."
Notice from the United States Department of Justice regarding "submissions to the Attorney General pursuant to Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act received during the week ending December 22, 1975."
Notice from the United States Department of Justice regarding "submissions to the Attorney General pursuant to Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act received during the week ending November 2, 1975."
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, regarding her trip to Lisbon and his speculations as to how the war will progress. Sidney continues in his letter to describe an account of the atmosphere of the continental United States he heard from a friend and compare it to what lives they are living “in the lap of luxury” in Hawaii.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, regarding a law suit they are planning to bring against the government, business affairs of Medway Plantation, and telling her of the drills they have to do on the Navy ship every morning. Sidney continues in his letter to discuss teaching their relative, Fifi, how to do the bookkeeping after her husbands death and a lunch he and Morris had with their Aunt Kate.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding her trips to the Chevy Chase country club to play tennis and her attempts to join him in Hawaii.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding her war job in London, England, and expressing envy over his station in Hawaii. Gertrude continues in her letter to describe a weekend she spent golfing in the country with friends.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding her despair at not being allowed to join him in Hawaii, she describes the climate of Washington, and writing about the condition of Medway Plantation.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, discussing the last letter she received from him, lamenting that she can’t join him in Hawaii, and reminiscing on times they were together. Gertrude continues in her letter to contemplate where they should live after the war, should they sell Medway Plantation. In her letter, Gertrude also informs Sidney of her social activities and invitations to dine.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, encouraging her to join the Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps (WAACs), explaining how it is impossible for him to obtain shore leave any time soon, and discussing plans for the children to go to New Orleans, Louisiana for the winter.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his brother, Armant Legendre, lamenting that they were unable to find a way for him to join them in Hawaii, describing their lives on the island, and reporting Gertrude’s laments over being unable to join them in Hawaii, as well.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, regarding news of their friend, Henry Luce, a conversation he had with the chief of staff about the best way to heat a house, and his transfer to a school in the continental United States.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, supporting her decision to joining the Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps (WAAC) and describing the interior of his office building and the activities of those who work there.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, informing her of an acquaintance he had made on the Admiral’s staff, describing a luau he had attended, and explaining his reluctance to be social as he is happy to just spend time with his brother. Sidney continues in his letter to discuss their business affairs, the lack of food shortage in Hawaii, and lamenting that he may be an old man before the war is over. He also describes the bliss of being away from the woes of Medway Plantation, his love of the island, and delivers the most recent news of Morris’s pregnant wife, Nancy.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, describing a few possible schemes to have her join him in Hawaii, discussing how he anticipates the office to change under new leadership, and recounting the events of his day spent swimming and surfing at the beach. Sidney continues in his letter to lament the poor food they had been served at the Outrigger beach club and describe his and Morris’s first attempts at playing volleyball.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding a weekend she spent at the Watch Hill cottage with their daughters, her social activities, news of friends, and discussing his life in Hawaii.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding her arrival in London, England. Gertrude continues in her letter to describe the atmosphere of London in war time and deliver news of their friends.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding a new scheme for her to possibly join him in Hawaii, discussions of the front lines of the Pacific and African wars, and descriptions of the outfits her courier wears. Additional pages are missing.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, discussing a speech made by Churchill, her war job, and delivering news of friends and family.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, describing what he now looks like and trying to dissuade Gertrude of her ideals on how he looks. Sidney continues in his letter to discuss the war and Gertrude’s trip to their friend Polly’s.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, advising her not to attempt to dodge the censor, describing his average day, and providing her with a detailed description of the island. Sidney continues in his letter to recount the events of a day off spent touring the island, playing tennis, and relaxing at the country club.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, lamenting the change in his job and describing the events of their normal day. Sidney continues in his letter to explain to her his lack of social life, his need to be sent some earplugs to avoid contracting a fungal ear infection, and reminiscing on times they were together.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his brother, Armant Legendre, regarding the denial of Armant’s request to be released from the Navy and describing their social activities on the island.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his brother, Armant Legendre, describing the business affairs and successes of his Drink-O-Mat Corporation holdings in South Carolina and North Carolina.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding her homesickness and wishes to join him in Hawaii, her social activities in London, England, and discussing the progress of the war. Gertrude continues in her letter to discuss selling Medway Plantation after the war and living elsewhere.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, discussing the numbering of letters and why it makes sense, providing her with his address, describing the events of gunnery school as was told to him by his brother, Morris. Sidney continues in his letter to describe a movie we went to see, recounting a story about sticks of dynamite on his desk, and discussing mutual friends. Enclosed is a list of dates and the number of the corresponding letter.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, regarding the plants he is attempting to grow and the furnishing of the apartment house he and Morris purchased. Sidney continues in his letter to describe a lunch he had with an admiral on a Navy ship and a friend they had come to visit he and Morris.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, describing a book he had recently read and arguing multiple points as to why they should sell Medway Plantation after the war. This letter is a copy sent to New York.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Sanford Legendre, responding to what she had said in her last letter, his activities in Hawaii, describing his job, and expressing how much he misses her.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Sanford Legendre, regarding how slow the mail is, speculating when the war will be over, and discussing general news about the war.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding an apartment she has found to rent in London, England, and relaying information about their friends.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, describing her new puppy, her frustration with small roles women are given, and a trip she made to Foxcroft school to visit their daughter, Landine. Gertrude continues to discuss the war, the possibility of renting Medway Plantation, and relay news of friends and family.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding the vacation she spent at Medway Plantation and the plantation’s business affairs.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding the vacation she spent at Medway Plantation and her social life in Charleston.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding a scheme to join him in Hawaii, describing her social activities, and relaying news of her sister-in-law, Nancy’s, pregnancy.
Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, reflecting on whether or not she should participate in the war or stay with the children. Gertrude continues in her letter to relay news of a visit she made to Foxcroft school and other social activities.
