Correspondence, 1911, 1912, 1914, &1915

File — Box: 1, Folder: 10

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The papers of Ora Patience Lumpkin Mayfield are contained in 5 boxes. Box 1 comprises correspondence only. Box 2 contains memorabilia collected by Ora Mayfield, and the arrangement is alphabetical. The third (3) box holds greeting cards and photo albums of family and friends while box 4 contains diaries and books. The last box (5) holds two (2) Tyler Rose commemorative plates.

Dates

Other: Majority of material found in 1911, 1912, 1914, &1915

Conditions Governing Access

Most manuscripts collections at the Georgetown University Booth Family Center for Special Collections are open to researchers; however, restrictions may apply to some collections. Collections stored off site require a minimum of three days for retrieval. For use of all manuscripts collections, researchers are advised to contact the Booth Family Center for Special Collections in advance of any visit.

Extent

From the Collection: 7.5 Linear Feet (5 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

General

References made to Ora's father's conduct towards EBM, the Boyce-Sneed murder case. A 16-page letter dated 1912 from Shreveport, Louisiana is very interesting. In this letter references made to "white homesteads & negro cabins", inscription on a monument dedicated to "first band of white men in South who resisted negro supremacy" in the beginning years of Reconstruction. A 1915 letter describes the RR Commissioners Convention. Also in most of letters are references to a form of "Christian love" which offers a fascinating glimpse into the concept of love during this period. A September 29th letter talks of one "Mape" & his political chances as a "populist" & an "infidel" - excellent for political situation in Texas.