Description
Collection of letters written to Helen
Carhart Williams from her childhood until middle age. The letters describe the
writers' lives as they attended high school and college, began their careers, and in
many cases got married and moved out of state.
Background
Helen Carhart Williams, also called "Bob" or "Bobbie," was born around 1878 and grew
up in White Plains, New York. Her family moved to Burbank, California, sometime
between 1887 and 1891. Helen was an active member of the Delta Iota Chi sorority and
married Bertram E. Williams (b.1876) in 1899. The couple lived in the Los Angeles
area and had at least five children, including Tom, Beatrice, Lawrence, Austin, and
Marion.
Extent
199 items in 4 boxes
Restrictions
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nor does it charge fees for such activities.
The responsibility for identifying the copyright holder, if there is one, and obtaining necessary permissions rests with the
researcher.
Availability
Collection is open to qualified researchers by prior application through the
Reader Services Department. For more information, please go to following web
site.