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Crist, Bertha, fl. 1946-1951 To Mary Crist, Margaret Lobik and Paul Lobik

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09579.003 Author/Creator: Crist, Bertha, fl. 1946-1951 Place Written: Woodburn, Iowa Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 7 January 1946 Pagination: 2 p. : envelope Height: 17.6 cm, Width: 13.4 cm Order a Copy

One letter from Bertha Crist to Mary Crist, Margaret, and Paul Lobik dated January 7, 1946. A Crist family update from Bertha. Bertha mentions that she had been sick but is better. She mentions Ellen's death. She also sends thanks for the Christmas gift of stationery. Bertha also encourages that Margaret takes it easy and regain her strength.

Lobik, Paul H., 1915-1998
Lobik, Margaret, 1919-1983
Crist, Mary, fl. 1945-1952
Crist, Bertha, fl. 1946-1951

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