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Incomplete Letter from J. H. Switzer, undated.
Incomplete letter from J.H. Switzer. -
Incomplete Letter from W. S. Ryland, undated.
Ryland writes on behalf of an unnamed man who is seemingly interested in getting a girl from the Home. The first part of the letter is missing, so the man's name is unavailable. Ryland also offers Reb. G. H. Burnett and Deacon David Childres to provide "reliable information in the case." Letter marked Russellville, KY. -
Letter to Miss Mary Hollingsworth from W. S. Ryland, October 2nd, 1893.
W. S. Ryland writes to Hollingsworth regarding a girl named Lena Brown, whose mother is dead and whose father is poor and struggling to take care of her. He hopes to have Brown admitted to the Home, as the guardian she had temporarily is now an invalid. Letter marked Russellville, KY. -
Letter to Mrs. M. E. Hollingsworth from W. S. Ryland, October 2nd, 1889.
Letter to Mrs. M. E. Hollingsworth [presumably Mary] from W. S. Ryland, President of Bethel College in Russellville, Kentucky. Ryland mentions a Mrs. Atwood that came to the College with five small children, unable to care for them. Atwood wished to go to Louisville and put four of the children in a home, while her and the youngest baby would search for a job. Ryland as well as others at the College would like to know if she applied to send her children there or not. She also writes that a Dr. Gordon and his wife would like to adopt a little girl. -
Letter to Miss Mary Hollingsworth from W. S. Roney, December 29th, 1894.
W. S. Roney writes to Hollingsworth a recommendation for the Randals to adopt a "nice little girl, 8 to 12 years of age." Letter marked Fulton, KY. -
Letter to Miss Mary Hollingsworth from W. S. Roney, September 6th, 1893.
W. S. Roney writes to Hollingsworth on behalf of the Hutchinsons, who want to apprentice a girl and a boy "from 8 and 10, to 10, and 12 years of age." They prefer brother and sister and have no children. Sender writes from Fulton, KY; Hutchinsons reside in Hickman, KY. -
Letter to R. C. Kerr from W. S. Grinstead, April 4th, 1892.
Letter to R. C. Kerr from W. S. Grinstead in Oddville, Kentucky recommending Brother Garnett as an adoptive parent. Grinstead cites Dr. J. D. Batson of Oddville and J. W. Mattox in Cynthiana for more information to his character. -
Letter to Miss Mary Hollingsworth from W. S. Bailey, April 22nd, 1892.
Letter to Miss Hollingsworth from W. S. Bailey, a representative of Carroll County in the Kentucky State House of Representatives, writing on behalf of Mr. E. M. Dean and Mrs. E. M. Dean who want to adopt Mary Nelson from the Home. They have already adopted her sister, Maude. -
Letter to Mary Hollingsworth from W. S. Bailey, January 8th, 1892.
Letter to Mary Hollingsworth from W. S. Bailey of Frankfort, presumably a representative from Carroll County, who is looking to adopt. There is a mention of the "pension of the Nelson heirs." -
Letter to the Baptist Orphans Home from W. E. Roark, April 19th, 1895.
Roark writes to the Home asking about "the letting out of children." He wants a girl over 8 or 9 years old, of "respectable parentage," "good temperament," and "inclined to industry." He states that he has a small family of four, and offers recommendations. Letter marked Greenville, KY. On the back, Weller writes "answered Apl 22/95 declined." -
Letter to Miss M. E. Abercrombie from W. R. Moorman, August 11th, 1909.
W. R. Moorman writes to Abercrombie regarding the preparation of apprenticeship papers for Winkler. He says that his wife has been very ill and is hesitant at the prospect of apprenticing the girl, but asks for the papers to be sent anyway. He provides a reference, Mr. J. W. Newman, Sect. of the KY State Fair. Handwritten, "No further word." Letter marked Glendeane, KY. In another letter from R. Sidney Owen to Abercrombie, Owen recommends Moorman as "a suitable person to take charge of one of the girls of the home." He says that he is wealthy, has a young daughter, and that "Miss Gertrude Wainscott, a former inmate of your Home, lived with Bro. Moorman for years." Handwritten, "Did not apply for child." Letter marked Hardinsburg, KY. -
Letter to R. C. Kerr Esquire from W. M. Daniel, April 2nd, 1892.
Letter to R. C. Kerr, Esquire, from W. M. Daniel of Avena Kentucky discussing Sister Bowers and L. C. Garnett. Daniel mentions that Dr. J. D. Batson in Oddville would have more information. -
Letter to W. L. Weller from W. M. Carr, November 20th, 1889.
Letter to W. L. Weller from W. M. Carr discussing the treatment of a former "inmate" of the home, Lula, who has been adopted by Mr. W. O. Haynes. Carr writes that Mr. Green A. Robinson cannot deliver hogs and cattle because of unfavorable prices and weather. Carr asks if an arrangement can be made for Lula to travel by herself and be met when she arrives in Louisville. -
Letter to W. L. Weller from W. M. Carr, November 16th, 1889.
Letter to W. L. Weller from W. M. Carr discussing the treatment of a former "inmate" of the home, Lula, who has been adopted by Mr. W. O. Haynes. Carr writes that Lula is at his home now and is doing well,as it will take a week or so for Mr. Robinson to arrive in Louisville. Carr mentions that a Mr. Leu McElroy wants to take Lula in as an apprentice, and Carr writes them as "good natured people." Her role would be to help hus wife in the house and "entertain a boy 2 or 3 years old." Carr writes that Lula is "as good as child as I ever saw." -
Letter to Mary Hollingsworth from W. M. Carr, November 13th, 1889.
Letter to Mary Hollingsworth from W. M. Carr discussing the treatment of a former "inmate" of the home, Lula, who has been adopted by Mr. W. O. Haynes. Since writing last, Mr. Henderson has gotten the Court involved, and matters are much worse than Carr imagined. He hopes Lula can find a new home within the county, even with him and his wife, who are neighbors to the Haynes's. Carr describes a visit to the Haynes home that left Mr. and Mrs. Haynes crying, claiming Lula was "naturally disposed to steal" and that they were doing their duty as parents. Mr. Green A. Robinson is said to visit Louisville the next week, possibly bringing Lula with him. Carr also mentioned that he spoke to Judge Givens, Haynes's brother, on the matter. Mr. Haynes has agreed to have Lula reclaimed and his bond cancelled. -
Letter to Mary Hollingsworth from W. M. Carr, November 11th, 1889.
Letter to Mary Hollingsworth from W. M. Carr in Morganfield, Kentucky discussing the treatment of a former "inmate" of the home, Lula, who has been adopted by Mr. W. O. Haynes. -
Letter to Mrs. Walter Cunningham from W. L. Weller, March 29th,1893.
Letter to Mrs. Walter Cunningham in Canton, Kentucky from W. L. Weller, responding to a previous letter and advising the Church on admitting Lola into the Home. The receipient also asked if there were employment options in the home, and Weller confirmed there were none. Weller stated that the Home currently has 81 children. -
Letter to Rev. R. W. Mahan from W. L. Weller, November 11th, 1891.
Letter to Rev. R. W. Mahan of Bardwell, Kentucky from W. L. Weller concerning the adoptive daughter of Brother Steinbach. Mahan's response, dated December 4th from Clinton, Kentucky, is written on the back. Mahan says Weller can write to the pastor of Bardwell Church, Edel Y. H. Pease.