1926 4 30 Olive Rose to Elbert Rose

Spelling and grammar may change as I transcribe this letter.  The locations mentioned are Albany in Albany County and Oneonta in Otsego County; both cities are in New York. 

My grandmother, 'Olive' Letha Rose Schnack wrote this letter to her 'Dad', Elbert Rose.  'Florence' Alice Rose Lawler, also referred to as 'F.A.' in this letter, was her sister.  'Uncle Arthur' was Elbert's brother, and 'Aunt Clyde' was Arthur's second wife, Clydis M. Clough Rose.

Apparently, my grandmother was quite upset with her sister Florence at the time she wrote this letter.

229-B Delaware Ave.
April 30, 1926

Private

Dearest Dad,

Here it is nearly a month since I came back and I haven't heard a word from you.  In fact, have only had two letters from Oneonta during that time.  I don't know what you think I am living on.  Out of the money that there was in the bank, I paid Dr. Graham $5, which leaves $10 still unpaid.  Besides that, there is car fare and at least one book.  I have had to borrow $1.35 from Uncle Arthur.  I look like some backwoodsman.  My hair needs cutting so badly and I haven't the money to have it done.

When Florence wrote, she rather joked at what she called my "feeble health".  Well, maybe she thinks its all put on but it isn't.  If she had had to go through what I did for about two days this week,

she would change her mind.  It would also be a good idea for her to keep her mouth shut about Aunt Clyde.  She might be asked to prove a few things and it makes it so nice for me to hear things that have come back to Aunt Clyde that F.A. has said.  And they don't come from a relative, either.  But, don't say anything to F.A. about it.  It will only make a lot more trouble.

Aunt Clyde and Uncle Arthur have been lovely to me.  They have given me clothes, taken me to the movies, and we went fishing last Saturday.

When are you going to get me a pass?  And, for heaven's sake, put some money in the bank for me.  Fifteen dollars at least.

Burn this up when you have read it.

Olive

1926 3 7 Olive Rose to Elbert Rose

Spelling and grammar may change as I transcribe.  This letter was written from Albany, Albany County, New York.

My grandmother, 'Olive' Letha Rose Schnack wrote this letter to her 'Dad', Elbert Rose.  'Aunt Clyde' was Clydis M. Clough Rose, the wife of Elbert's brother, Arthur Ezra Rose.

68 North Lake Ave.
Albany, New York
March 7, 1926

Dear Dad,

Probably you will be surprised to get another letter from me so soon but I have to talk money to you.  You know I owe Dr. Graham $15.  Well, I got another bill from Dr. Mullens yesterday which included his visit to me when I was sick the other day.  It was $38.  I have paid Dr. Worth so when you get this and the dentist paid, we will be even again.  I do wish you would make a big effort to pay that $53 even if you have to take some out of the bank.  If you will pay it, I will go without a summer hat and dress.  I am not going to soiree dances so I

will be in just that much.

Be sure to apply for a pass for me to come home on.  While I'm there we will decide whether I shall teach or not.

Friday night I ate at Aunt Clyde's.  After supper I washed my hair and went to bed and slept until 10:30 the next morning.  Please answer right away.

Love,
Olive

1926 1 20 Olive Rose to Elbert Rose

Spelling and grammar may be changed as I transcribe.   The letter itself is dated  20 Jan 1925 but the envelope was postmarked 21 Jan 1926.  I believe my grandmother's memory of the year slipped as it does for many people in January of each new year.  The location is Albany, Albany County, New York.

My grandmother, 'Olive' Letha Rose Schnack wrote this letter to her 'Dad', Elbert Rose.  'Florence' Alice Rose Lawler was her sister.  'Clifton' More Rose was their brother and 'Lena' his wife.  'Charlotte' Rose is the daughter of Clifton and Lena.  'Uncle Arthur' or 'Uncle Art' was Elbert's brother Arthur Ezra Rose.  'Aunt Clyde' was Arthur's second wife, Clydis M. Clough Rose. 'Bob' was  Arthur's son, Robert Randolph Rose, by his first wife, Louise M. Humphrey Rose.  'Aunt Minnie' is Elbert's sister, Minnie B. Rose Springer and 'Oscar' is her husband.

In regards to Arthur's visit to Minnie and Oscar's home; the 1925 New York State census shows their address to be the village of Kings Point in the town of Great Neck in Nassau County.  Kings Point was the inspiration for the novel "The Great Gatsby" which was a fictional account of the decadent Roaring Twenties era.

68 North Lake Ave.
Albany, New York
January 20, 1925

Dear Dad,

I suppose I should be writing this to Clifton and Lena to thank them for the garment they sent me.  But I trust you will do that for me.  Tell Lena it fitted good.

Probably Florence told you that I expected to have Sunday dinner with Uncle Arthur and Aunt Clyde.  I went over after church and as they had arisen late, I also had breakfast with them.  Aunt Clyde, Bob, and I went to church in the evening.

I had a letter from Florence this morning.  She says you think you can't afford to let me go to New York.  I really don't care.  I would much rather you paid some of the Doctors' bills which must be paid.  Now about my coming home;  you see I have a day off for Washington's Birthday, Feb. 22, and I would rather come home then than now.  It would make it shorter until Easter vacation.  You wouldn't be able to get me a pass now & then, too, nor could you afford to pay my car fare.  Aunt Clyde is going to go to

Newburgh the first week in February (that's the week I have off) and she asked me over there to stay.  You see, I could get Bob's and Uncle Arthur's meals for them and really be of some use.  Please let me know whether you want me to come home or would just as soon I should stay.  Florence probably won't want me to go over because she dislikes Aunt Clyde so, but Aunt Clyde really did a lot for me when I was sick.

Uncle Art has seen Aunt Minnie and has been out to the place where they live.  Oscar is gardener on some estate.

Now, please write.  You haven't written to me once this year.

You'll have to put about $12 in the bank by next week.

Lots of love,
Olive

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