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Gentry, Susie, fl. 1915; to Maxine Harris Jones

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03135.13.082.02 Author/Creator: Gentry, Susie, fl. 1915; Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: circa 1915 Pagination: 2 p. : envelope Order a Copy

One letter from Susie Gentry to Maxine Harris Jones dated circa 1915. Susie wrote apologizing for not attending Maxine's birthday party, she explains that she waited over five hours to be picked up and her ride never arrived.

Hallie, fl. 1915
Gentry, Susie, fl. 1915
Jones, Maxine Harris, fl. 1860-1938

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