Mann Family Papers MS-0567
Dakota Greenwich
Special Collections & University Archives
08/07/2019
5500 Campanile Dr. MC 8050
San Diego, CA 92182-8050
askscua@sdsu.edu
Contributing Institution:
Special Collections & University Archives
Title: Mann Family Papers
Creator:
Mann, Betty A
Identifier/Call Number: MS-0567
Physical Description:
0.20 Linear Feet
Date (inclusive): 1920-1937
Language of Material:
English
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Scope and Contents
The
Mann Family Papers collection is comprised of 31 personal letters written primarily between Betty A. Mann, friends and family, as well as between
E. C. Mann and Betty A. Mann from 1920 to 1937. Mostly comrpised of general correspondence, the letter contents include general
life, health, and weather updates from friends and family, including travel arrangements for visits.
Notably, Betty Avery Mann recieved letters from her uncle, Geo Stafford, who was a long time patient at the Parsons State
Hopsital, a state hospital for epileptics. Interestingly, Stafford often notes the poor living conditions endured by patients
and his experiences with early mental health.
Arrangement Note
Chronological
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Accruals and Additions
9999-174
Preferred Citation
Identification of item, folder title, box number,
Mann Family Papers, Special Collections and University Archives, San Diego State University Library.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Correspondence--20th century
Women--California--San Diego
item 1
Letter Item 1
Dec 2, 1920
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents note: 2 copies. Author unknown, potentially Betty A Mann. Letter writes about disappointment in marriage
after 10 years, and frustrations with social life. Letter author updates mother on her two children, who behave poorly, local
gossip, and various purchases. Letter also includes arrangements for travel plans.
item 2
Letter Item 2
June 19, 1923
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents note: Letter author is "Carl". Letter contents include love sentiments to wife, and work updates.
item 3
Letter Item 3
July 1, 1923
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents note: Letter author Geo W Stafford. Letter contents include frustration with state hospital in Parsons,
Kansas; author suffers from epilepsy but is forced to stay at a mental hospital for his condition. Letter includes description
of living conditions and frustrations with arrangments to leave and travel.
item 4
Letter to Betty Avery Item 4
January 12-13, 1924
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents note: Letter author "Lewis". The first letter, dated January 12, asks Betty to keep good spirits and a
positive mindset. The second letter, dated January 13, includes sentiments of love and devotion to Betty.
item 5
Letter to Betty Avery Item 5
January 5, 1926
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents note: Letter author is Betty's sister, Anita. Letter contents include travel arrangements and family inquiries.
item 6
Letter to Jessie Item 6
August 23, 1926
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents note: Letter author Billie Crane to Jessie, envelope addressed to Betty Mann. Letter contents include inquires
about recent trip, friendly gossip, missed connections, and a recent birthday.
item 7
Western Union Telegram to Betty Mann Item 7
September 29, 1926
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents note: Love sentiments to Betty from husband, "Ned" Edward Mann.
item 8
Western Union Telegram to Betty A Mann Item 8
October 3, 1926
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents note: Love sentiments to Betty from husband, "Ned" Edward Mann.
item 9
Letter to Betty A Mann Item 9
October 6, 1926
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents note: Letter author "Joe". Letter contents include nostalic sentiments, missed connections on various trips,
inquiries about old friends, and well wishes.
item 10
Letter to Betty A Mann Item 10
November 28, 1926
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents note: Letter author Geo W Stafford. Letter contents include frustration with state hospital in Parsons,
Kansas and William Douglass for inconsistant communication. Letter describes briefly conditions inside state hopsital.
item 11
Letter to Betty A Mann Item 11
December 11, 1926
item 12
Letter to Betty A Mann Item 12
December 26, 1926
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents note: Letter author Geo W Stafford. Letter contents include gratitude for letters and Christmas cards,
and commentary on a "poor babe" that Betty and Edward Mann, presumably, are dealing with.
item 13
Letter to Betty A Mann Item 13
January 12, 1927
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents note: Letter author Geo W Stafford. Letter contents include state hospital conditions and gratitude for
holiday gifts.
item 14
Letter to Betty and Edward Mann Item 14
January 17, 1927
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents note: Letter author Fern Atwood. Letter contents include description of a family ranch and home, work updates,
inquiries about forgotten items left with Betty, and health updates.
item 15
Letter to Betty and Edward Mann Item 15
January 30, 1927
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents note: Letter author "Derby". Letter contents include health updates and gratitude for Christmas gifts.
item 16
Brief card to Betty A Mann Item 16
February 2, 1927
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents note: Letter author Florence Wenman. Card contents include weather updates and visit updates.
item 17
Letter to Betty A Mann Item 17
February 7, 1927
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents note: Letter author Billie. Letter contents include general inquiries about family, friendly correspondence,
and plans to attend a Cabaret Dinner Dance event at Billie's husband's club. Letter also includes general health updates and
weight loss news.
item 18
Letter to Betty A Mann Item 18
April 10, 1927
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents note: Letter author Geo W Stafford. Letter contents include state hospital conditions, gratitude for Christmas
gifts, and an update in a change of guardians from Douglass to a Mr Hack.
item 19
Letter to Betty A Mann Item 19
May 4, 1927
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents note: Letter author "Geoffrey". Letter contents include news of bringing a family friend to visit with
and travel arrangements.
item 20
Letter to Betty A Mann Item 20
July 16, 1927
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents note: Letter author "Geoffrey". Letter contents include explanation of continuing disagreement between
Geoffrey and Betty regarding the family friend who was brought along to visit, and well wishes to Betty and Edward.
item 21
Letter to Betty and Edward Mann Item 21
December 20, 1927
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents note: Letter author "Geoffrey". Letter contents include gratitude for Christmas gifts and an explanation
for not sending any gifts due to events with a young woman.
item 22
Christmas Card to Betty and Edward Mann Item 22
December 22, 1927
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents note: Letter author "Derby".
item 23
Christman Card to Betty and Edward Mann Item 23
December 22, 1927
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents note: Letter authors MR and Mrs Roy F Bachman.
item 24
Letter to Betty and Edward Mann Item 24
Sept 27, 1928
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents note: Letter author Fern Atwood. Letter contents include offers to watch Junior should Betty be in the
hospital for throat reltaed issues, updates on buying a house and seeing guests, and well wishes.
item 25
Letter to Edward Mann Item 25
March 12, 1930
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents note: Letter author is Edward C Mann's mother. Letter contents include description of driving out to the
countryside to gather grapes, weather updates, health updates, and general inquiries.
item 26
Letter to Betty A Mann Item 26
December 22, 1932
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents note: Letter author "Blauche". Letter contents include travel descriptions, future travel plans, and meeting
mutual friend Billie Crane, who inquired after Betty.
item 29
Letter to Edward Mann Item 29
January 16, 1937
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents note: Letter contents include news of "Ted" in Atascadero at the Miramonte School and Junior College in
Atascadero, California. The letter notes that Ted seems happy and contented.
item 30
Letter to Betty Item 30
June 11, n.y.
item 35
Undated Love Letter to Betty A Mann Item 35
n.d.
item 28
Letter to Edward Mann Item 28
January 16, 1937
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents note: Letter author Verne S Landreth, president of the Miramonte School and Junior College. Letter content
sinclude updates on "Ted" as he began his school in Atascadero and description of his overall demeanor in a new environment.
item 36
Western Union Telegram to Betty A Mann from Edward C Mann Item 36
June 15, n.y.
item 37
Empty Letter Envelopes Item 37
1920-1924
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents note: Three empty envelopes dated October 22, 1920 addressed to Fred R Avery, December 19, 1923 addressed
to Betty Avery, and June 11, 1924 addressed to Betty Avery.
item 38
Letter to Betty A Mann Item 38
n.d.
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents note: Letter author Fern Atwood. Letter contents include gratitude for the friendship, gifts, support,
and love given to the author from Betty and Edward Mann.
item 27
Name Cards for Betty A Mann Item 27
January 6, 1933
item 31
Short Creative Writing Piece Item 31
n.d.
item 32
Southern California Music Company Reciept/Check Item 32
June 15, 1926
item 33
Newspaper Clippings re deaths in city of Parsons Item 33
n.d.
item 34
Insurance Policy for Neta H Baldwin Item 34
April 18, 1921
