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Incoming family correspondence, Everett family papers, 1923-1924, n.d.

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Title Incoming family correspondence, Everett family papers, 1923-1924, n.d.

Date 1923-1924, n.d.

Language English, Welsh

Subjects Abolitionists, Brothers and sisters, Congregational churches

Extent 6.9 linear feet (16.5 boxes)

Format Correspondence

User-Contributed Transcription letterheadA.J. COLLINS, PRESIDENT, BOARD OF EDUCATION ROY CASHMAN, CLERKSABETHA CITY SCHOOLSF. C. MARKS, SUPERINTENDENTRIDER STOCKDALE, H. S. PRINCIPALHIGH SCHOOL FULLY ACCREDITED BY STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION AND NORTH CENTRAL ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGES AND SECONDARY SCHOOLSSABETHA, KANSAS/letterheadMay 1, 1923.Dear Folks:Well, our contest is over and I'm glad! We didn't come out first in everything. We were second in the Track and Field meet but were first in the Literary Contest. In the literary contest we made first in a mixed chorus and second in an orchestra number. (Mr. Marks has been bragging on that orchestra for six-weeks and they've practiced only about four pieces all year and they got to play two of those pieces last night. Of course I wasn't glad they took just second place but since I didn't take first in everything I couldn't repress a feeling of wicked joy.) My work took first in ovation (three rousing cheers!) second in declamation and second in essay. At that we made 11 points out of 19. I really didn't think we would win first place in declamation but the thing I objected to was having Seneca win first place because their contestant was punk. Centralia should have had first and us second. But I don't feel badly although I wish we could have taken two first places and one second. The thing that worries me is I'm afraid I don't know enough about such things to train any one. I've never had a real expression lesson in my life but I know how I

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Archival Collection Title Everett family papers

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Call Number Midwest MS Everett Box 13 Folder 473

BibID 998218028805867

Rights Status No Copyright - United States

Contributing Institution Newberry Library

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