Stauffer: Sarah Ann Stauffer Collection, Series 1 Gertrude Frantz Stauffer Papers, 1837-1979

Call Number:  MG-397, Series 1

4 boxes     51 folders     2 cubic ft.

Repository:  LancasterHistory.org (Pa.)

Shelving Location:  Archives South, Side 10

Description:  Series 1 contains the papers of Gertrude Frantz Stauffer, her husband Charles, and her son Charles, Jr. Early records for Gertrude are diaries, correspondence, and items from Fontgarth Hall girls’ school. The bulk of this series consists of Mrs. Stauffer’s correspondence with friends, family, and political acquaintances, including Senator Joseph Grundy.

Creators:  Stauffer, Gertrude Frantz, 1883-1979; Stauffer, Sarah Ann, 1915-1996.

Conditions for Access:  No restrictions.

Conditions Governing Reproductions:  Collection may not be photocopied. Please contact Research Staff or Archives Staff with questions.

Language:  English

Source of Acquisition:  Bequest of Sarah Ann Stauffer, 1996. Relocated to LCHS in 1999.

Administrative/Biographical History:  Gertrude Frantz Stauffer (1883-1979) was the daughter of Samuel O. Frantz and Emma Weaver. She married Charles Fondersmith Stauffer in October 1910 and they had two children, Sarah Ann and Charles. Gertrude was active in Republican politics in Pennsylvania and on the national scene.

Custodial History:  The items in this series are from the box labeled “Lime Spring Farm G.F.S. #3422” unless otherwise noted.

 

Box 1

Folder 1  Letters to Gertrude Frantz. Mailed to her home in Rohrerstown and to Fontgarth Hall in West Chester from family and friends.

Insert 1 1899-1901

From Nell in Baltimore with girl talk. With envelope. 4 November 1899.

From her mother in Rohrerstown with family chatter. 1 January 1901.

From Mrs. Josephine Logan in Narberth regarding friendship. With envelope. 20 July 1901.

Insert 2  October to November 1901

From Mabel in McConnellsburg regarding friendship. With envelope. 12 October 1901.

From John, one of her suitors, in Lititz. With envelope. 22 November 1901.

Insert 3  November 1901

From Irene in Waynesboro. With envelope. 17 November 1901.

From Lat in Philadelphia regarding friendship. With envelope. 24 November 1901.

From [Elsie] in Gap regarding friendship. With envelope. 26 November 1901.

Insert 4  November to December 1901

From Mary in West Chester with girl talk. With envelope. 28 November 1901.

From J. M. B. in Lititz regarding friendship. With envelope. 5 December 1901.

Insert 5  December 1901

From E regarding family plans. With envelope. 16 December 1901.

From Mother regarding family plans. 17 December 1901.

RSVP from Mr. W. Latta Hammersley, accepting invitation. With envelope. Postmarked 16 December 1901.

From W. Latta Hammersley expressing thanks and mentioning Gertrude’s diamond ring. 30 December 1901.

 

Folder 2  Letters to Gertrude Frantz. Mailed to her home in Rohrerstown and to Fontgarth Hall in West Chester from family and friends.

Insert 1  January 1902

From Anna Mary Frantz with family chatter. With envelope. 6 January 1902.

From Elsie in Gap with an apology about Jim and Gertrude. With envelope. 7 January 1902.

Invoice to Miss Gertrude M. Frantz from G. L. Fon Dersmith in Lancaster for dance invitations and programs. With envelope. 15 January 1902. Payment received 30 January 1902.

Insert 2  January 1902

From Alice with girl talk. With envelope. 14 January 1902.

From Elsie in Gap with another apology. (see Folder 5, Insert 1) With envelope. 15 January 1902.

Insert 3  January 1902

From Miss Edwards in Lancaster regarding the cost of invitations. With envelope. 15 January 1902.

From [Elsie] in Gap with another apology. (see Folder 5, Inserts 1 and 2) With envelope. 20 January 1902.

Insert 4  January 1902

From Papa in Lancaster regarding a sales volume and visitor. With envelope. 21 January 1902.

From Alice in Frederick regarding friendship. With envelope. 22 January 1902.

Insert 5  January to February 1902

From Mabel in McConnellsburg with girl talk. With envelope. 24 January 1902.

From Elsie in Gap regarding friendship. With envelope. February 1902.

Insert 6  March 1902

From “your unhappy girl” with another apology. (Most likely from Elsie.) With envelope. 3 March 1902.

From her mother in Rohrerstown regarding family problems. With envelope. 5 March 1902.

Insert 7  March 1902

From [Elsie] in Gap with a plea for Gertrude to contact Jim. With envelope. 8 March 1902.

From her mother in Rohrerstown with family news. With envelope. 10 March 1902.

Insert 8  1902-1903

From Elsie in Gap regarding Gertrude and Jim. With envelope. 8 March 1902.

From John regarding a promotion and friendship. With envelope. 8 [    ] 1902.

From her father, S. O. Frantz, in St. Louis, Missouri with news of his trip. With envelope. 18 January 1903.

Insert 9  From Vincent B. Ash in Shrewsbury, York County regarding her love life and his parents’ health. With envelope. (6 pages) 28 January 1902.

From Elsie regarding their friendship and mutual friends. With envelope. (6 pages) 20 March 1902.

 

Folder 3   Gertrude at Fontgarth Hall

Blank dance card, senior class. Printed by FonDersmith. 5 June 1902.

Commencement program for Fontgarth Hall, Home School for Girls, West Chester. 5 June 1902.

“Fontgarth Hall Closes Today.” Copied from Local Daily News, [West Chester]. (4 pages) No date.

List of pupils in attendance, 1897-1903, and alumnae attending the reunion on 29 June 1929. No date. 

 

Folder 4  Gertrude M. Frantz Diary

Recorded from 1 January 1910 to 13 November 1910 with a description of their wedding day, 12 October 1910.

Invitation to a party at Grandpa Stauffer’s house on August 1. Image of farm with three girls and two dogs in the foreground.

 

 Folder 5  Gertrude Frantz Stauffer Diaries

One used sporadically with brief entries. 28 December 1911 to 9 June 1912.

One with descriptive entries of daily activities. 1 January 1912 to 8 March 1912.

 

Folder 6  Gertrude Frantz Stauffer Diaries

One filled with handwriting and content. 1 January 1914 to 1 March 1914.

One used sporadically. 1 January 1925 to 8 October 1925.

 

Folder 7    Wedding Gift Register

Records 339 wedding gifts; members of the Wash Day Club who sent a chest of silver; 22 engagement presents; and a list of callers from 10 December [1910] to 24 January [1911]. (Believed to be Gertrude’s register.)

 

Folder 8  Gertrude Stauffer Correspondence, 1911-1916. These items were stored with Sarah Ann’s Red Cross and WWII documents, Box #3426.

Insert 1  1911, 1913

Letter to Gertie from Uncle Willis W. Frantz regarding losing his house and his arm and how he is coping with his disability. With envelope. (3 pages) Letterhead of Here-I-Hide Mite Trap and Vermintoxin. 1 March 1911.

Letter to Gertie from Mother offering help for a dinner and dance. With envelope. 15 March 1913.

Insert 2  1914

Letter to Buz (Gertrude) in Sterling, Illinois from Charles regarding caring for little Charles Jr., the office, and other family news. With envelope. 22 January 1914.

Letter to Gertrude in Sterling, Illinois from Charles regarding caring for little Charles Jr. and other family news. With envelope. 24 January 1914.

Insert 3  1914

Letter to Buz (Gertrude) from Charles regarding caring for little Charles Jr., bringing a phonograph home, and family, factory, and local news. No date.

Letter to Gertrude in Sterling, Illinois from Charles regarding the factory, caring for little Charles Jr., and illnesses of friends. With envelope. 27 January 1914.

Insert 4  1914

Letter to Gertrude in Sterling, Illinois from Charles regarding travel plans and caring for little Charles Jr. With envelope. 28 January 1914.

Letter to Gertrude in Sterling, Illinois from Charles regarding caring for little Charles Jr. With envelope. 29 January 1914.

Insert 5  1914

Letter to Buz (Gertrude) in Sterling, Illinois regarding caring for little Charles Jr. and news of family and friends. With envelope. Postmarked 30 January 1914.

Letter to Buz (Gertrude) in Sterling, Illinois regarding the fire at Hambright’s Hotel and caring for little Charles Jr. With envelope. Postmarked 31 January 1914.

Telegram to Gertrude in Sterling, Illinois from Charles regarding the death of Uncle Willis. With envelope. 2 February 1914.

Insert 6  1915

Letter to Gertrude and Charlie from [Mother] in Fortress Monroe, Virginia regarding baby Sarah Ann; embroidery, crocheting, and knitting; and meeting guests from Alabama. Letterhead of Hotel Chamberlin. With envelope. 1 July 1915.

Insert 7  1915

Letter to Gertrude and Charlie from Mother in Fortress Monroe, Virginia regarding the other guests, the use of slang in a child’s conversation, and baby Sarah Ann. With envelope. 4 July 1915.

Insert 8  1915

Letter to Gertrude and Charlie from Mother in Fortress Monroe, Virginia regarding the other guests, news from home, and baby Sarah Ann. With envelope. 5 July 1915.

Insert 9  1915

Letter to Gertrude and Charlie from Mother in Fortress Monroe, Virginia regarding photographs of the children, the hotel, and guests. With envelope. 7 July 1915.

Insert 10  1915

Letter to Gertrude and Charlie from Mother in Fortress Monroe, Virginia regarding guests at the hotel, going to see a movie, and returning home. With envelope. 11 July 1915.

Insert 11 1916

Letter to Buz (Gertrude) from Charles in Fortress Monroe, Virginia regarding the train ride, the pain in his arm, a visit to Jefferson Hospital, and treatment in Virginia. Letterhead of Hotel Chamberlin. With envelope. Postmarked 4 January 1916.

Insert 12 1916

Letter to Buz (Gertrude) from Charles in Fortress Monroe, Virginia regarding his stay at Fortress Monroe and perhaps an illness. With envelope. Postmarked 4 January 1916.

Insert 13  1916

Letter to Buz (Gertrude) from Charles in Fortress Monroe, Virginia expressing how much he misses her. With envelope. 5 January 1915.

Insert 14  1916

Telegram to Gertrude from Charles in Old Point, Virginia regarding his health. With envelope. 6 January 1916.

Telegram to Gertrude from Charles in Old Point, Virginia regarding his health. With envelope. 7 January 1916.

Telegram to Gertrude from Charles in Old Point, Virginia regarding his health. With envelope. 23 January [1915].

 

Box 2

Folder 9  Gertrude Stauffer Correspondence, 1925. Letters and telegrams between Gertrude Stauffer and friends, businesses, and political associates.

Insert 1  4 June 1925 to 17 December 1925

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Clair B. Taylor with chit-chat. 4 June 1925.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from W. W. Griest regarding campaigning. 16 September 1925.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from W. W. Griest regarding the funds depository. 26 September 1925.

Letter to the Hon. Samuel S. Lewis from [Mrs. Stauffer] regarding the funds depository. 27 November 1925.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Samuel S. Lewis regarding the funds depository. 1 December 1925.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from  W. W. Griest regarding Republican affairs. 17 December 1925.

Insert 2  12 September 1925 to 15 September 1925

Letter to Mr. Stauffer from S. R. Slaymaker at U.S. Asbestos regarding a new road in Manheim and pedestrian walkways on highways. (2 pages) 12 September 1925.

Letter to S. R. Slaymaker from C. F. Stauffer regarding a new road in Manheim and pedestrian walkways on highways. (2 pages) 14 September 1925.

Letter to Mr. Stauffer, but meant for Mrs. Stauffer, from S. R. Slaymaker regarding a new road in Manheim and pedestrian walkways on highways. 15 September 1925.

 

Folder 10  Gertrude Stauffer Correspondence, 1926. Letters and telegrams between Gertrude Stauffer and friends, businesses, and political associates (except Folder 10, Insert 2).

Insert 1  29 January 1926 to 26 August 1926

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Elizabeth P. Martin regarding the Pennsylvania Sesquicentennial Women’s Committee. 29 January 1926.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from the Pennsylvania Council of Republican Women regarding Lancaster club affiliation. 1 February 1926.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from W. W. Griest regarding Senator Pepper’s committee. 23 February 1926.

Telegram to W. W. Griest from Mrs. Barclay H. Warburton regarding Senator Pepper’s committee. With a note to Mrs. Stauffer. 13 April 1926.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from W. W. Griest regarding the House Pictorial Directory. 29 April 1926.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Benjamin Abrams regarding the Meyer Davis Orchestra fee. 7 May 1926.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from W. W. Griest regarding state chairmanship. 21 May 1926.

Telegram to Mrs. Stauffer from W. L. Mellon regarding vote solicitation. 7 June 1926.

Telegram to Mrs. Stauffer from W. W. Griest declining an invitation. 10 June 1926.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from W. W. Griest regarding a Washington Boro matter. 29 June 1926.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Bessie Dobson Altemus regarding a political magazine. 3 August 1926.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from W. W. Griest about a meeting and enclosing a ridiculing letter from Mrs. William Pitz. 9 August 1926, 26 August 1926.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from W. W. Griest. 22 August 1926.

Insert 2  8 October 1926 to 18 December 1926

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from W. W. Griest regarding the Heidelbaugh campaign. 8 October 1926.

Letter to Gertrude from Alice M. Bentley regarding the Women’s Republican Council. 31 October 1926.

Telegram to Mrs. Stauffer from W. L. Mellon regarding campaign activity. 1 November 1926.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from M. M. Scranton thanking her for a calendar. 1 November 1926.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from W. L. Mellon regarding Armstrong people. 1 November 1926.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from M. M. Scranton thanking her for election support. 9 November 1926.

Telegram to Mrs. Stauffer from W. W. Griest with congratulations. 18 November 1926.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from W. W. Griest regarding an Insurance Commissioner position. 24 November 1926.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Dwight L. Armstrong expressing thanks. 24 November 1926.

Letter to Gertrude from Hannah M. Durham regarding an article about tea at the Sesquicentennial grounds with two enclosed drafts. 1 December 1926.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from John S. Fisher regarding Dr. Mary M. Wolfe for the Welfare Dept. 18 December 1926.

 

Folder 11  Gertrude Stauffer Correspondence, 1927. Letters and telegrams between Gertrude Stauffer and friends, businesses, and political associates.

Insert 1 13 January 1927 to 18 March 1927

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from W. W. Griest enclosing a letter to Mr. Hull regarding a car loan. 13 January 1927.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Cornelia B. [       ] with a dinner invitation. 13 January 1927.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from M. M. Scranton regarding the prospects for state jobs. 25 January 1927.

Letter to Mrs. M. M. Scranton [from Gertrude Stauffer] with response to a January 25 request. (The signature block has been removed.) 29 January 1927.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from W. W. Griest regarding a Compensation Referee nomination. 2 February 1927.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from M. M. Scranton regarding names for Welfare or Civic Affairs. 4 February 1927.

Letter to Hon. John S. Fisher from [Mrs. Stauffer] regarding the Mothers Assistance Fund. (no date, not signed) [2 February 1927].

Letter to Mr. Stauffer from John S. Fisher regarding the Mothers Assistance Fund. 7 February 1927.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from M. M. Scranton regarding Mrs. Appell. 5 March 1927.

Letter to Mrs. Worthington Scranton from [Mrs. Stauffer] regarding declining membership chair. (not signed) 18 March 1927.

Insert 2  22 April 1927 to 27 July 1927

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Charles [     ] regarding a committee meeting and enclosing the next letter. 22 April 1927.

Letter to T. Roberts Appel from Charles Miller regarding the need for children’s aid work. 22 April 1927.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from John Groff expressing thanks for her Red Cross work. 10 May 1927.

Letter to Aunt Gertrude from Ed Griel regarding a visit to the State Treasurer. 7 June 1927.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from W. W. Griest regarding a mercantile appraiser’s list. 21 June 1927.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Samuel Lewis, Pennsylvania Treasurer, regarding Pinchot appointees. 27 June 1927.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from the Lawrenceville School registrar regarding her son’s admission. 27 June 1927.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Samuel Lewis regarding the Department of Welfare appointment of Mr. Strine. 30 June 1927.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from W. W. Griest regarding the Department of Welfare appointment of Mr. Strine. 10 July 1927.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Charles L. Miller regarding the placing of children and enclosing the next letter. 27 July 1927.

Letter to James Shand from Charles L. Miller regarding the placing of children. 27 July 1927.

Insert 3  10 August 1927 to 20 December 1927

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Edward Martin, Pennsylvania Auditor General, regarding a missed visit. 10 August 1927.

Letter to Grace from Blanch B. Rohrer regarding W. W. Griest’s support for Samuel Rohrer’s West Point appointment. 20 August 1927.

Letter to Gertrude from Grace regarding W. W. Griest’s support for Samuel Rohrer’s West Point appointment. 22 August 1927.

Letter to Mrs. Blanche B. Rohrer from [Mrs. Stauffer] regarding W. W. Griest’s support for Samuel Rohrer’s West Point appointment. (not signed) 26 August 1927.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Mrs. Walter King Sharpe, Pennsylvania Republican Women, requesting that Mrs. Stauffer serve on the Program Committee. 5 September 1927.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Hannah Durham regarding Republican work. 2 November 1927.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from John M. Groff expressing thanks for her Red Cross work. 9 November 1927.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from the president of the Lancaster Trust Co. expressing thanks for opening a checking account. 9 November 1927.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from W. W. Griest regarding Dr. Witmer and Jay Strine. 8 December 1927.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Edward Martin with compliments of the season. 14 December 1927.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Mrs. Worthington Scranton regarding the National Republican Luncheon. 20 December 1927.

 

Folder 12  Gertrude Stauffer Correspondence, 1928. Letters and telegrams between Gertrude Stauffer and friends, businesses, and political associates.

Insert 1  January to April 1928

Letter to Gertrude from Mrs. Worthington Scranton regarding lunch plans. 3 January 1928.

Letter to Gertrude from Mrs. Worthington Scranton with congratulations. 28 January 1928.

Letter to W. W. Griest from W. L. Mellon, chairman of the Republican State Committee, requesting that Mrs. Stauffer replace Mrs. Frances Atlee. 21 February 1928.

Telegram to Charles Stauffer from W. W. Griest about consulting Bob Groh. 22 February 1928.

Telegram to Mrs. Stauffer from W. W. Griest that all names are satisfactory. 27 February 1928.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from W. E. Griest regarding personnel matters. 2 March 1928.

Letter to Mrs. Scranton from A. Nevin Detrich, Governor’s secretary, enclosing March 5 nominating petition of Mrs. Stauffer as alternate delegate to the Republican Convention. 8 March 1928.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Edward Martin regarding Ellen V. Griffiths. 9 March 1928.

Copy of letter to Miss Griffith from Edward Martin regarding a stenographer position. 9 March 1928.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from M. M. Scranton, secretary, regarding a photograph for publication. 13 March 1928.

Letter to Gertrude from Hannah Durham regarding women and children in industry. 18 March 1928.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Edward Martin regarding Miss Griffiths’ employment. 19 March 1928.

Letter to Mrs. Scranton from W. W. Griest regarding a postal bill, Eyster scholarship, and vote for Mrs. Pinchot. 9 April 1928.

Telegram to Mrs. Stauffer from Margery Scranton regarding a weekend invitation. 18 April 1928.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from W. W. Griest with congratulations on voter turnout. 29 April 1928.

Insert 2  May 1928

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from W. W. Griest with an apology and invitation. 1 May 1928.

Telegram to Mrs. Stauffer from her son, Charles, with Mother’s Day wishes. 12 May 1928.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Dr. Mary Wolfe, Superintendent of Laurel State Village, with an overnight invitation. 14 May 1928.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Mrs. M. K. S. Smith regarding classmate remembrances. (2 pages) 14 May 1928.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from John M. Groff with congratulations on the election as vice-chair of the State Committee. 14 May 1928.

Telegram to Mrs. Stauffer from W. R. Lantz with congratulations. 14 May 1928.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from James Duffy with congratulations. 14 May 1928.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from [James McCoy] with congratulations. 14 May 1928.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from [       ] Newell, Jr. with congratulations. 16 May 1928.

Letter to Dr. Mary Wolfe from [Mrs. Stauffer] declining the overnight visit. 19 May 1928.

Letter to Gertie from M. M. Scranton with moral support. 25 May 1928.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from James W. Good, chair of the Hoover for President Committee, regarding support for Hoover. (3 pages) 26 May 1928.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from John S. Fisher, Governor, expressing thanks for the birthday message. 29 May 1928.

Insert 3  June to July 1928

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from E. V. Babcock, Allegheny County Commissioner, regarding an exchange of favors. 4 June 1928.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Maude Coleman, Department of Welfare, with congratulations. 4 June 1928.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from the executive secretary for the Pennsylvania Republican Women regarding a money mix-up. 21 June 1928.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Edward Martin regarding speech plans. 28 June 1928.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Margaret H. Hartman with an invitation to tea. 5 July 1928.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Mrs. Barclay H. Warburton regarding Mrs. Ward as Speaker’s Bureau chair. 13 July 1928.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from W. L. Brunner, Mayor of Lebanon, expressing thanks for a visit. (2 pages) 20 July 1928.

Letter to Mrs. Barclay H. Warburton from Mrs. Stauffer regarding a meeting and Speaker’s Bureau chair. 20 July 1928.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Mrs. Barclay H. Warburton regarding Resolutions Committee membership. 26 July 1928.

Letter to Mrs. Worthington Scranton in Wyoming from [Mrs. Stauffer] with a resume of activity and visits, and regarding the Hoover campaign and personal items. (3 pages) 26 July 1928.

Letter to Mrs. H. C. Kirkbride from Mrs. Stauffer regarding a $50 million bond issue. 27 July 1928.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Samuel S. Lewis regarding visit plans. 30 July 1928.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Edward Martin regarding meeting plans. 30 July 1928.

Insert 4  August to September 1928

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Samuel S. Lewis stating that he is unable to speak to the Republican Women. 8 August 1928.

Letter to Mrs. Barclay Warburton from Mrs. Stauffer regarding personal discussions. 8 August 1928.

Letter to H. C. Kirkbride from Mrs. Stauffer regarding a speech invitation to Mr. Lewis. 14 August 1928.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Edward Martin with congratulations. 29 August 1928.

Letter to Dr. Mary L. Wolfe from Mrs. Stauffer regarding a letter to Union County voters. 29 August 1928.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Mary M. Wolfe regarding Hoover campaign literature and advertising material. 29 August 1928.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Louise M. Fisher regarding a special license plate. 30 August 1928.

Letter to Mrs. Mae B. Thomas, Adams County vice-chair, from Mrs. Stauffer, secretary, regarding Mrs. Stauffer’s tour. 20 September 1928.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from W. W. Griest with thanks for the book. With envelope. 30 September 1928.

Insert 5  October 1928

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Mary M. Wolfe with news that women were invited as guests to a meeting of the Union County Republicans. 2 October 1928.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from the Pennsylvania Council of Republican Women Headquarters regarding an operation of the Resolutions Committee. 3 October 1928.

Letter to Mr. A. G. Seyfert of the Lancaster County Poor Board from John L. Atlee of the Children’s Bureau regarding Mary Hunter. Carbon copy on Lancaster Community Service Association letterhead concerning child in need of care. Mrs. Stauffer is listed as vice-president. 4 October 1928.

Letter to Mr. A. G. Seyfert of the Lancaster County Poor Board from John L. Atlee of the Children’s Bureau regarding Dorothy Heistand. Carbon copy on Lancaster Community Service Association letterhead concerning child in need of care. Mrs. Stauffer is listed as vice-president. 4 October 1928.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Leon Cushing Prince of Dickinson College expressing appreciation for speeches. 8 October 1928.

Letter to General Price of the Union League, Philadelphia from Mrs. Stauffer expressing thanks for Mrs. Hoover’s reception. 13 October 1928.

Telegram to Mrs. Edward Martin from G. F. Stauffer regarding the reception for Mrs. Hoover. 13 October 1928.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Samuel M. Vauclain with invitation to be a vice-chair for the Candidate Hoover rally. 20 October 1928.

Copy of letter to Edward Martin from Elizabeth Price Martin regarding the success of the reception for Mrs. Hoover. 20 October 1928.

Letter to Mr. Stauffer from Frank K. Sener regarding elected vice-president for the Lancaster Community Service Association. 31 October 1928.

Insert 6  November 1928

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Marion L. Pyle , chair of the Hoover-Curtis Women’s Campaign Committee, with an upbeat report of women’s work for Hoover in Philadelphia County. (2 pages) 3 November 1928.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from William G. Price expressing thanks for her good work. 7 November 1928.

Telegram to Hon. and Mrs. Herbert Hoover from Mrs. Stauffer with congratulations from the Republican Women of Pennsylvania. 7 November 1928.

Telegram to Mrs. Stauffer from Hannah M. Durham with thanks from a co-worker. 7 November 1928.

Telegram to Mrs. Stauffer from Sallie A. Hert with congratulations for an extraordinary campaign. 8 November 1928.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Quintin O. Reitzel with congratulations. 8 November 1928.

Telegram to Mrs. Stauffer from William D. Porter with thanks for campaign work. 8 November 1928.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Clyde Kelly, U.S. Representative, thanking her in response to the congratulations she sent to winning candidates. 8 November 1928.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from J. Banks Kurtz, U.S. Representative, thanking her in response to the congratulations she sent to winning candidates. 8 November 1928.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from George P. Darrow, U.S. Representative, thanking her in response to the congratulations she sent to winning candidates. 8 November 1928.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from William H. Earnest, Pennsylvania Senator, thanking her in response to the congratulations she sent to winning candidates. 8 November 1928.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Adam Wyant, U.S. Representative, thanking her in response to the congratulations she sent to winning candidates. 8 November 1928.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from John M. Groff, judge, with congratulations to the Pennsylvania women. 8 November 1928.

Telegram to Mrs. Stauffer from John S. Fisher with congratulations. 8 November 1928.

Insert 7  November 1928

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from James Francis Burke, General Counsel, Republican National Committee, expressing thanks for her congratulatory message. 9 November 1928.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from John E. Kunkle, Pennsylvania Senator, expressing thanks for her congratulatory message. 9 November 1928.

Telegram to Mrs. Stauffer from J. Russell Leech expressing thanks for her congratulatory message. 9 November 1928.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Henry W. Watson, U.S. Representative, expressing thanks for her congratulatory message. 9 November 1928.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from William C. Freeman, Pennsylvania Senator, expressing thanks for her congratulatory message. 9 November 1928.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Louis T. McFadden expressing thanks for her congratulatory message. 10 November 1928.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Miles B. Kitts, Pennsylvania Senator, expressing thanks for her congratulatory message. 10 November 1928.

Letter to Mrs. Sallie A. Hert from Mrs. Stauffer regarding women’s party work. 12 November 1928.

Letter to Mrs. William W. Livingood from Mrs. Stauffer expressing thanks for her work in Berks County. 12 November 1928.

Letter to Hon. James Francis Burke from Mrs. Stauffer expressing thanks for campaign work. 12 November 1928.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from George F. Brunner, U.S. Representative, expressing thanks for her congratulatory message. 12 November 1928.

Letter to Hon. John S. Fisher from Mrs. Stauffer expressing thanks for the congratulatory message. 12 November 1928.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Harry C. Ransley, U.S. Representative, expressing thanks for her congratulatory message. 13 November 1928.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Garrett Sutton Wall with congratulations on election service. 14 November 1928.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Edward M. Beers, U.S. Representative, with congratulations on election service. 14 November 1928.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Frank J. Gorman, Governor’s secretary, regarding Crimes Commission membership. 14 November 1928.

Insert 8  November to December 1928

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Edward Martin regarding Pennsylvania politics. 16 November 1928.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from [S. A. Kendall], U.S. Representative, expressing thanks for her congratulatory message. 16 November 1928.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from George W. Weingartner, Pennsylvania Senate, expressing thanks for her congratulatory message. 16 November 1928.

Letter to Gertie from M. M. Scranton, Pennsylvania member of the Republican National Committee, regarding Pennsylvania politics. 19 November 1928.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Milton W. Shreve, U.S. Representative, expressing thanks for her congratulatory message. 19 November 1928.

Letter to Edward Martin from Mrs. Stauffer regarding Pennsylvania politics. (2 pages) 20 November 1928.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Stephen G. Porter, U.S. Representative, expressing thanks for her congratulatory message. 20 November 1928.

Letter to Hon. John S. Fisher from Mrs. Stauffer thanking him for the low-numbered license plate and luncheon. 20 November 1928.

Letter to Hon. Frank J. Gorman from Mrs. Stauffer thanking him for reference information and the low-numbered license plate. 20 November 1928.

Letter to Col. Q. O. Reitzel from Mrs. Stauffer expressing thanks for his congratulatory message. 21 November 1928.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from John S. Fisher regarding women’s leadership, the low license plate number, and autographed photograph. 30 November 1928.

Letter to Governor Fisher from Mrs. Stauffer expressing thanks for the photograph. 4 December 1928.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Mrs. George H. Lorimer regarding a victory luncheon. 6 December 1928.

Letter to Edward Martin from Mrs. Stauffer regarding Charles A. Walters’ appointment. 27 December 1928.

Letter to Edward Martin from Mrs. Stauffer regarding appointments and meeting plans. (2 pages) 28 December 1928. 

 

Folder 13  Gertrude Stauffer Correspondence, 1929. Letters and telegrams between Gertrude Stauffer and friends, businesses, and political associates.

Insert 1  January to February 1929

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Edward Martin regarding party finances. 1 January 1929.

Letter to Gertie and Charles from M. M. Scranton regarding a squash court opening. 9 January 1929.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Anna Blakisson Day, Pennsylvania Public Education and Child Labor Association, regarding protecting employed children. 11 January 1929.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from A. Boyd Hamilton, Pennsylvania Senator, regarding the extension of third-class city limits. 16 January 1929.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from John M. Groff, chair of the Lancaster Chapter of the American Red Cross, regarding a subscription for Red Cross Courier. 22 January 1929.

Letter to Mrs. August Keck from Mrs. Frances E. McVicker, Pennsylvania Council of Republican Women, regarding meeting plans. 24 January 1929.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from John S. Fisher, Governor, regarding a permit to visit. 1 February 1929.

Letter to Mrs. Frank M. Day from Mrs. Stauffer regarding legislation for employed children. 12 February 1929.

Insert 2  4 March 1929

Letter to Gertie from M. M. S., Republican National Committee, regarding women eligible for Federal employment. With a separate gift tag. 4 March 1929.

Insert 3  March to April 1929

Letter to Governor Fisher from Mrs. Stauffer expressing thanks. 7 March 1929.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from John M. Groff regarding the Red Cross National Convention. 9 March 1929.

Letter to Margery from Mrs. Stauffer regarding Charles’ illness and a visit with the governor. (2 pages) 25 March 1929.

Letter to Mrs. Hannah Durham from Mrs. Stauffer regarding Charles’ illness and a visit with the governor. 25 March 1929.

Letter to Mrs. William H. Tyndall from Mrs. Stauffer’s secretary regarding inauguration medals. 2 April 1929.

Letter to Mrs. Frances J. Weaver from Elizabeth M. Tyndall regarding inauguration medals. 2 April 1929.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from E. M. [Towser], Union League Club, with an Associate Life Member card. 25 April 1929.

Telegram to Mrs. Stauffer from M. M. Scranton regarding Mr. Grundy. 25 April 1929.

Telegram to Mrs. Stauffer from Hannah M. Durham regarding conference timing. 27 April 1929.

Insert 4  May 1929

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Hannah regarding board positions. (2 pages) 1 May 1929.

Telegram to Mrs. Stauffer from Frank J. Gorman, secretary to the Governor, regarding Senate Bill 13. 8 May 1929.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Charles Edwin Fox, Pennsylvania Crime Commission, regarding a Crime Commission Bill. 9 May 1929.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Edward Martin, State Treasurer, regarding an artistic chair. 9 May 1929.

Letter to Mrs. Hannah Durham from Mrs. Stauffer regarding meeting plans. 9 May 1929.

Letter to “Chairman of Vice” from Edward Martin regarding an understanding. 10 May 1929.

Letter to Mrs. Hannah Durham from Mrs. Stauffer regarding board members and meeting plans. (2 pages) 10 May 1929.

Letter to Gertie from Hannah M. Durham regarding board members and meeting plans. 10 May 1929.

Letter to Hon. Frank J. Gorman from Mrs. Stauffer regarding Senate Bill 1329. 10 May 1929.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Marguerite Flower Hemphill of Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania expressing thanks. 20 May 1929.

Telegram to Mrs. Stauffer from Congressman Charles J. Esterly regarding committee work. 22 May 1929.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from W. L. Brunner of the Lebanon Evening Report with congratulations on the Reading conference. 24 May 1929.

Letter to Mrs. Hannah M. Durham from [Mrs. Stauffer] regarding the Reading conference, the Iris Club, and the Washington trip. 27 May 1929.

Letter to Hon. Charles J. Esterly from Mrs. Stauffer regarding the Reading conference and tariff measure. 29 May 1929.

Insert 5  16-22 May 1929

Letter to Mrs. Mary H. Rupp from Mrs. Stauffer regarding employment for Mrs. Rupp. 16 May 1929.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Mary Hannah Rupp regarding employment. 17 May 1929.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from A. Nevin Detrich, the Governor’s personal secretary, regarding employment for Mrs. Rupp. 22 May 1929.

Insert 6  June to July 1929

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Frank J. Gorman regarding a Mother’s Assistance Board appointment. 12 June 1929.

Letter to Mr. Frank S. Clair from Mrs. Stauffer regarding Mr. Ritchey as a secondary engineer. 1 July 1929.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Edward Martin regarding a military review and luncheon invitation. 9 July 1929.

Letter to Gertrude from Hannah M. Durham regarding meeting plans. 9 July 1929.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Mary M. Wolfe regarding Pennsylvania Council Nominating Committee work and enclosing the following two letters. (2 pages) 16 July 1929.

Letter to Dr. Wolfe from Helen M. Sharpe regarding council presidency. Enclosed with above letter. 15 July 1929.

Letter to Mrs. Walter K. Sharpe from M. M. W. [Dr. Mary M. Wolfe] regarding council presidency. Enclosed with above letter. 16 July 1929.

Letter to Mr. Milton Ranck from Mrs. Stauffer regarding committee meetings. 20 July 1929.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Mary M. Wolfe regarding meeting plans. Enclosing the following letter. 22 July 1929.

Letter to Mrs. Hannah M. Durham from Mary M. Wolfe regarding meeting plans. Enclosed with above letter. 22 July 1929.

Insert 7  August to September 1929

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Dr. Mary M. Wolfe regarding Republican Council business. (2 pages) 5 August 1929.

Letter to Mrs. Hannah M. Durham regarding Nominating Committee business. 8 August 1929.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Miss Christine T. Limbert, executive secretary of the Lancaster Red Cross, regarding Mac Donnel. 8 August 1929.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from W. W. Griest regarding Republican candidates. 19 August 1929.

Letter to Hon. Charles K. Dorworth, Secretary of Forests and Waters, from Mrs. Stauffer recommending Ray Brandt for forestry school. Enclosing the following two letters. 22 August 1929.

Letter to Hon. Robert D. Hetzel from Mrs. Stauffer recommending Ray Brandt for forestry school. Enclosed with above letter.

Letter to Professor John A. Ferguson from Mrs. Stauffer recommending Ray Brandt for forestry school. Enclosed with above letter.

Telegram to Mrs. Stauffer from W. W. Griest regarding appointments. 30 August 1929.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Christine T. Limbert regarding Red Cross work. 6 September 1929.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Edward Martin regarding a request for a photograph. 14 September 1929.

Telegram to Mrs. Stauffer from Edward Martin with congratulations for the Lancaster County ticket. 18 September 1929.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from A. Nevin Detrich regarding Ethel E. Pickel’s appointment. 24 September 1929.

Letter to Dr. Mary M. Wolfe from Mrs. Stauffer regarding personnel. (2 pages) 25 September 1929.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Dr. Mary M. Wolfe regarding personnel. (2 pages) 26 September 1929.

Insert 8  October 1929

Letter to Mrs. William R. Straughn from Mrs. Stauffer regarding a convention speaker. 4 October 1929.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from D. A. Reed, U.S. Senator, expressing thanks for the joint telegram from her and General Martin. 7 October 1929.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Joseph R. Grundy, U.S. Senator, expressing thanks for the joint telegram from her and General Martin. 7 October 1929.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from W. W. Griest in Michigan regarding Mr. Grundy’s appearance in Lancaster. 8 October 1929.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Mary M. Wolfe regarding the offer for the vice-president position. 14 October 1929.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Frank J. Gorman regarding Mr. Jay S. Strine to be assigned #919. 15 October 1929.

Confidential copy of meeting minutes of the Board of Directors of Lancaster Community Service Association. (2 pages) 17 October 1929.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from A. Nevin Detrich regarding an application for young Mr. Reese. 23 October 1929.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Frank J. Gorman regarding mayoral candidacy in Lancaster. Enclosing the following letter. 29 October 1929.

Letter to Hon. Frank J. Gorman from J. Andrew Frantz, Lancaster attorney, regarding mayoral candidacy in Lancaster. 28 October 1929.

Letter to Hon. John S. Fisher from Mrs. Stauffer expressing thanks for license plate number 82. 31 October 1929.

Letter to Hon. Frank J. Gorman from Mrs. Stauffer expressing thanks for license plate number 82. 31 October 1929.

Insert 9  8 November 1929

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Edward Martin, state chairman, expressing thanks for her 1929 campaign work. 8 November 1929.

Handwritten note to Mrs. Stauffer from Edward Martin expressing thanks for her 1929 campaign work. No date.

Insert 10  11 November 1929

Letter to Hon. T. H. Caraway, chairman of the Senate Lobby Investigating Committee, from Joseph R. Grundy with a statement regarding Pennsylvania importance. 11 November 1929.

Insert 11  November 1929

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Mrs. Walter King Sharpe, president of the Pennsylvania Council of Republican Women, regarding a board meeting. 7 November 1929.

Letter to Mr. A. Boyd Hamilton from Frank J. Gorman regarding the Lancaster County Board of Trustees and the Mothers Assistance Fund. 7 November 1929.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from John F. Burkhardt, alderman, expressing thanks for her campaign work. 8 November 1929.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from J. Banks Kurtz, U.S. Representative, expressing thanks for her campaign work. 8 November 1929.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Paul A. Mueller expressing thanks for her campaign work. 9 November 1929.

Letter to Mrs. Edith M. Reynolds from [Mrs. Stauffer’s] secretary regarding the health of her husband, Charles, and Mrs. Scranton. 9 November 1929.

Letter to Mrs. Mary K. S. Smith from Mrs. Stauffer’s secretary returning a list of Fontgarth Hall pupils. 14 November 1929.

Letter to Gertrude from Mrs. M. K. S. Smith thanking her for the above list. 20 November 1929.

Letter to Hon. John S. Fisher from [Mr. Stauffer] regarding a Thanksgiving proclamation. 26 November 1929.

Insert 12  December 1929

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer in Washington, D.C. from F. J. Weaver, secretary, with news of Congressman Griest’s death. 5 December 1929.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from A. Nevin Detrich regarding Florence I. Mentzer’s appointment to stenographer. 5 December 1929.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Hannah M. Durham regarding personnel matters. 14 December 1929.

Letter to Mrs. Helen M. Robb from Mrs. Stauffer regarding Senator Grundy’s seating and personnel matters. 16 November 1929.

Letter to Mrs. Hannah M. Durham from Mrs. Stauffer regarding the new Senator Grundy, a funeral, luncheon, and Mrs. Scranton’s health. (2 pages) 16 December 1929.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Gov. John S. Fisher regarding certificate of appointment for Sen. Grundy. 16 December 1929.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Mary M. Wolfe regarding the Union County mercantile appraiser. 28 December 1929.

Letter to Gertrude from Hannah M. Durham regarding meeting plans. 31 December 1929.

 

Folder 14  Gertrude Stauffer Correspondence, 1930. Letters and telegrams between Gertrude Stauffer and friends, businesses, and political associates.

Insert 1  January 1930

Letter to Dr. Mary M. Wolfe from Mrs. Stauffer regarding a New York luncheon and the mercantile appraiser. 4 January 1930.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Mary M. Wolfe regarding a New York luncheon, the mercantile appraiser, and Pinchot prospects. (2 pages) 6 January 1930.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Mrs. Graham Dougherty regarding Prohibition reform. 13 January 1930.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Frank J. Gorman enclosing the following letter. 13 January 1930.

Letter to Mr. Gorman from Letitia H. Malone regarding the Lancaster Mother’s Pension Board. Enclosed with above letter. 9 January 1930.

“Break Dr. Wolfe’s Hold on Village by Court Ruling,” Sunbury Daily News. 14 January 1930.

Letter to Mrs. Hannah M. Durham from Mrs. Stauffer regarding the National Committee. 16 January 1930.

Letter to Gertie from M. M. Scranton regarding her health and meeting plans. 20 January 1930.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from J. R. Kinzer, Lancaster attorney, regarding a special election for Congress. 20 January 1930.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Gertrude Stauffer in Cedar Rapids, Iowa regarding another Gertrude and Charles Stauffer. 23 January 1930.

Telegram to Mrs. Stauffer from Senator Grundy with congratulations. 30 January 1930.

Letter to Hon. William L. Bruner in Lebanon from Mrs. Stauffer regarding politics. (2 pages) 30 January 1930.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Edward Martin regarding politics. 31 January 1930.

Insert 2  January 1930

Letter to Gertrude from Hannah M. Durham regarding political appointments and Grundy’s speech. 16 January 1930.

Letter to Gertrude from Hannah M. Durham regarding upheaval among the Allegheny County women. 22 January 1930.

Letter to Mrs. Durham from Margaret W. Verner regarding upheaval among the Allegheny County women. 17 January 1930.

Letter to Mrs. Clifton A. Verner from [Mrs. Durham] regarding upheaval among the Allegheny County women. 22 January 1930.

Letter to Hannah from [Mrs. Stauffer] regarding political appointments, Grundy’s speech, and upheaval among the Allegheny County women. 30 January 1930.

Insert 3  February to March 1930

Letter to Gertie from Mrs. M. Worthington Scranton regarding a political appointment. 3 February 1930.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Hannah [Durham] regarding Grundy’s speech and women’s place in politics. 3 February 1930.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Mary M. Wolfe regarding Pinchot and Lewis. 20 February 1930.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from T. Warren Metzger, Lancaster Mayor, regarding a Police Department courtesy card. 24 February 1930.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from J. Roland Kinzer, U.S. Representative from Lancaster, expressing thanks for her support. 28 February 1930.

Letter to Gertrude from Hannah [Durham] regarding a news item. 5 March 1930.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Leighton C. Taylor, U.S. Senator, regarding a scholarship for Olive May Bucher. 6 March 1930.

Letter to Mrs. Hannah Durham from [Mrs. Stauffer] stating that she is against “Giffy” and pro Grundy. 14 March 1930.

Letter to Mrs. Clifton A. Verner from Mrs. Stauffer regarding meeting plans. 19 March 1930.

Insert 4  March to April 1930

Letter from Gifford Pinchot regarding the Pinchot for Governor campaign. Addressee is blacked out, but attached note indicates that it was “sent to Uncle Joe.” 28 March 1930.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Edward Martin regarding the Pinchot for Governor campaign. 11 April 1930.

Letter to Mrs. Charles Morris from Gifford Pinchot regarding the Pinchot for Governor campaign. 7 April 1930.

Letter to “Fellow Citizen” from Charles F. Bowman regarding the Pinchot for Governor campaign. 14 April 1930.

Insert 5  April 1930

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from John M. Groff regarding a Red Cross meeting. 4 April 1930.

Telegram to Mrs. Ruth Hannah McCormick, U.S. Representative, from Mrs. Stauffer with congratulations on her Senate candidacy. 10 April 1930.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from John Fisher regarding Mr. Grundy’s candidacy. 18 April 1930.

Letter to Hon. John S. Fisher from Mrs. Stauffer regarding a news item. 24 April 1930.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from John S. Fisher regarding a news item. 25 April 1930.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Leighton C. Taylor regarding what the Republican Party does for women. 25 April 1930.

Letter to Hannah from [Mrs. Stauffer] regarding friendship and politics. 29 April 1930.

Copy of “Hannah Durham’s Activity in the Thirteenth Ward.” (was not attached to anything) No date.

Insert 6  April 1930

Letter to Mrs. Ira J. Durfee from Gifford Pinchot regarding women’s political contributions. 12 April 1930.

Letter to “Fellow Citizens” from Charles Bowman, Pinchot campaign chair, as a luncheon invitation with an RSVP postcard and pamphlet. 16 April 1930.

Insert 7  May 1930

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from W. L. Brunner, Lebanon Mayor, regarding campaigning for Grundy, with attached Grundy comments. (2 pages) 1 May 1930.

Insert 8  May 1930

Letter to Dr. Theodore Appel from Mrs. Stauffer regarding Ada R. Powden for Vital Statistics Registrar. 1 May 1930.

Telegram to Mrs. George I. Hemphill from Mrs. Stauffer and others regarding Grundy literature. 10 May 1930.

Letter to Mrs. Miles G. Bolger from Mrs. Stauffer regarding Mr. Oliver’s luncheon and Mr. Stauffer’s health. 15 May 1930.

Letter to Mrs. Minnie S. Dibert from Mrs. Stauffer regarding the Grundy campaign and Mr. Stauffer’s health. 15 May 1930.

Letter to Miss M. Vashti Burr from Mrs. Stauffer regarding the Grundy campaign and Mr. Stauffer’s health. 15 May 1930.

Letter to Dr. Mary Wolfe from Mrs. Stauffer regarding the Grundy campaign and Mr. Stauffer’s health. 15 May 1930.

Telegram to Mrs. Stauffer from C. H. Weimer regarding support of Grundy and Pinchot. 17 May 1930.

Telegram to Mrs. Stauffer from D. A. Reed as a response to [        ]. 24 May 1930.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Daniel B. Strickler, attorney, expressing thanks for her support. 28 May 1930.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from D. A. Reed regarding the Narcotics Commissioner position. 28 May 1930.

Letter to Mr. Roy M. Leaman from Mrs. Stauffer expressing thanks for her support. 29 May 1930.

Insert 9  June 1930

Letter from Mrs. Stauffer expressing thanks for support of Grundy. Unknown addressee. 3 June 1930.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Mary M. Wolfe regarding Grundy. (2 pages) 4 June 1930.

Letter to Mrs. Hannah M. Durham from [Mrs. Stauffer] a tariff bill and Mrs. Stauffer’s successor. 16 June 1930.

Letter to Hon. David A. Reed from Mrs. Stauffer regarding the Narcotics Commissioner position. 18 June 1930.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Ellen S. Brinton, Women’s International League for Peace & Freedom, as an invitation to serve with the League. 18 June 1930.

Letter to Mrs. Ellen S. Brinton from Mrs. Stauffer declining the above invitation. 24 June 1930.

Carbon copy of letter to Mrs. E. Sanderson Detweiler from Leighton C. Taylor, U.S. Senator, regarding Emma Schneider’s immigration. 27 June 1930.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Leighton C. Taylor, U.S. Senator, enclosing the above letter. 27 June 1930.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Mary M. Wolfe regarding support for a penitentiary in Union County. 28 June 1930.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from A. Boyd Hamilton, Senate Secretary, regarding moving state committee furniture. 27 June 1930.

Carbon copy of a news release regarding the retirement of Mrs. Stauffer as vice-chairman of the Republican State Committee and moving the office from Lancaster to Harrisburg. 27 June 1930.

Insert 10  July 1930

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Walter R. Sloan enclosing a news item regarding the Republican State Committee. 1 July 1930.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from James Wolfenden, U.S. Representative, regarding meeting plans. 1 July 1930.

Letter to Mr. W. L. Mellon from [Mrs. Stauffer] with a recommendation for Miss S. M. Stoffel. 9 July 1930.

Letter to Mr. A. Boyd Hamilton from Frank J. Gorman regarding Millersville State College trustee appointments. 9 July 1930.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from A. Boyd Hamilton enclosing the above letter with comments. 10 July 1930.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Frances J. Weaver expressing thanks. 10 July 1930.

Letter to Leighton C. Taylor from Mrs. Stauffer regarding the Detweiler letter of June 27 and a family trip. 17 July 1930.

Letter to Dr. Mary M. Wolfe from Mrs. Stauffer regarding the Union County penitentiary and a family trip. 17 July 1930.

Letter to Mrs. Worthington Scranton in Wyoming from Mrs. Stauffer regarding a family trip, Joseph Grundy’s visit, and the Pinchot vote. 17 July 1930.

Carbon copy of letter to Miss Adelaide Schiller on John H. Wickersham’s letterhead regarding the use of Duncannon Bank. 21 July 1930.

Insert 11  July 1930

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Leighton C. Taylor regarding friendship. 21 July 1930.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Edward Martin with a bon-voyage and regarding political matters. Salutation reads “My dear Mrs. Cunningham.” (2 pages) 22 July 1930.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Adelaide Schiller regarding a bank depository. 25 July 1930.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Edward Martin regarding wet-dry politicking. Salutation reads “My dear Mrs. Cunningham.” (2 pages) 31 July 1930.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from A. Boyd Hamilton regarding personnel matters. (2 pages) 31 July 1930.

Letter to Mr. Roy E. Larson from [Mrs. Stauffer] regarding a Time cancellation. No date.

Insert 12  August 1930

Telegram to Mrs. Stauffer from Mrs. Worthington Scranton about the Soffel appointment. 7 August 1930.

Letter to Gertrude from M. M. S. regarding the Gretna military camp. 11 August 1930.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Frank Gilbert, Mayor of Sharon, as an invitation to honor the Secretary of Labor, James J. Davis. 13 August 1930.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from John S. Fisher with a welcome home and regarding Miss Soffel’s appointment. 18 August 1930.

Telegram to Mrs. Stauffer from M. M. Scranton expressing thanks. 21 August 1930.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Maguire forwarding the sterilization data. (data was not with this letter) 28 August 1930.

Insert 13  September to December 1930

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Mary Flinn Lawrence offering and declining the nomination as vice-chairman of the Pennsylvania Council of Republican Women. 16 September 1930.

Letter to Mrs. Mary Flinn Lawrence from [Mrs. Stauffer] offering and declining the nomination as vice-chairman of the Pennsylvania Council of Republican Women. No date.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Horace W. Schantz with best wishes for her trip to Europe. 20 September 1930.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Robert E. Groh regarding Hon. G. Graybill Diehorn. 23 September 1930.

Letter addressed “Dear Madam” from Benjamin E. Eynon, Commissioner of the Department of Motor Vehicles, regarding license plate number 82. 1 October 1930.

Letter to Mrs. Cunningham from Edward Martin regarding election results. 5 November 1930.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Leighton C. Taylor with family chatter. 12 November 1930.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from John S. Fisher with chit-chat. 24 November 1930.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Clyde L. King regarding the Pennsylvania Unemployment Committee. (2 pages) 1 December 1930.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from W. J. [Newhouse] regarding the Pennsylvania Unemployment Committee. 12 December 1930.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Mrs. Arthur L. Livermore regarding membership in the Women’s National Republican Club. 19 December 1930.

 

Folder 15  Gertrude Stauffer Correspondence, 1931-1937. Letters and telegrams between Gertrude Stauffer and friends, businesses, and political associates.

Insert 1  1931-1932

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from James Duffy expressing thanks for her support. 27 October 1931.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Edward Martin regarding a convention program. 3 January 1932.

Letter to Miss Thompson regarding reservations on one side. 9 February 1932. Letter to Madam Suzanne Gayrbor from [Mrs. Stauffer] regarding trips for Sarah Ann in Europe on the other side. No date.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from George W. Maxey, Supreme Court, regarding dinner invitations. 18 March 1932.

Letter to Mr. Stauffer from Elisabeth Thompson, Bartlett Tours Co., regarding Ille de France reservations. 27 May 1932.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Elisabeth Thompson, Bartlett Tours Co., regarding Ille de France reservations. 1 June 1932.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Mrs. Charles B. Long regarding the 10thanniversary of the Women’s Republican Club. 3 October 1932.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Edward Martin regarding a Republican State Committee meeting. 8 October 1932.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from G. M. Uptegrove regarding lumber for Christmas toys. 19 November 1932.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from W. R. Lantz regarding the Welfare Federation campaign. 8 December 1932.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Mrs. Sara S. McNeil regarding a pleasant evening. 9 December 1932.

Insert 2  7 May 1932

Letter to Mr. Stauffer from Edward Martin regarding a Republican State Committee meeting. 7 May 1932.

Letter to Mrs. Etter from [Mrs. Stauffer] regarding a Republican State Committee meeting. No date.

Letter to Gen. Edward Martin from Mrs. Stauffer regarding a Republican State Committee meeting. No date.

Insert 3  29 August 1932

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from American Historical Society, Inc. regarding a biographical sketch. (There are annotations on the reverse and an attached two-page biography labeled “revised.”) 29 August 1932.

Insert 4  January to August 1933

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Ruby M. Bohee regarding the Crispus Attucks appreciation for toys. 3 January 1933.

Letter to Mrs. Anna M. Christian from Mrs. Stauffer regarding employment for Mr. Salzer. 12 January 1933.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Frank Deen, Fire Chief, regarding Toys for Tots. 25 January 1933.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Edward Martin regarding state welfare work. 2 February 1933.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Frances J. Weaver expressing thanks. 23 February 1933.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from John E. Lefever with an invitation to dinner at the prison’s new dining hall. 5 June 1933.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Edward Martin regarding a Republican State Committee meeting. 21 June 1933.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from A. Boyd Hamilton regarding a Sweatshop Committee. 27 June 1933.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from A. Boyd Hamilton enclosing the following letter. 28 June 1933.

Letter to Mr. Wallace L. Robinson from T. A. Huntley regarding an unknown suggestion. Enclosed with the above letter. 25 June 1933.

Insert 5  22 June 1933

Letter to Gertie Stauffer declining the position of membership chair. 22 June 1933.

Letter to Mrs. George R. Hemphill from Mrs. Barclay H. Warburton declining the position of membership chair. (3 pages) 22 June 1933.

Insert 6  October to December 1933

Thank you card to Mrs. Stauffer from Sophie M. O’Hara. With envelope. 9 October 1933.

Telegram to Mrs. Stauffer from Worthington Scranton expressing sympathy for Charles’ death. Annotated on reverse. 16 October 1933.

Telegram to Mrs. Stauffer from Gov. John S. Fisher expressing sympathy for Charles’ death. 16 October 1933.

Telegram to Mrs. Stauffer from M. Warburton expressing sympathy for Charles’ death. 16 October 1933.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Edward L. Arnold, Jr. expressing sympathy for Charles’ death. 17 October 1933.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Mary Wolfe Dumont in Cuba expressing sympathy for Charles’ death. With envelope. 25 October 1933.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from H. Richard Stickel, Director of Motor Vehicles, regarding license #82 being issued. 30 October 1933.

Letter to [Dept. of Motor Vehicles] from [Mrs. Stauffer] declining the license. 9 November 1933.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Frances A. Maguire with a political update. (2 pages) 21 November 1933.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer in Hollywood, California from Charles G. Baker regarding a referenced enclosure that is not with this collection. 23 November 1933.

Telegram to Mrs. Stauffer from Charles and Sarah Ann with Thanksgiving wishes. 29 November 1933.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Frances Weaver regarding a tea party and liquor laws. 6 December 1933.

Insert 7  1934

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Lolita H. Malone regarding the work of the Social Welfare Committee. 6 January 1934.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Gertrude B. Biddle regarding the director for the Pennsylvania Public Charities Association. 13 January 1934.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from George R. Bedinger regarding the director for the Pennsylvania Public Charities Association. 13 January 1934.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Maguire with political chatter and gossip. (2 pages) 18 January 1934.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Sen. David A. Reed regarding re-election. 19 January 1934.

Letter that is apparently Mrs. Stauffer’s response to Sen. Reed, but is not addressed or signed. No date.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Alice C. Beal regarding the visit of a friend of Sarah Ann. 24 March 1934.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Sen. Harry P. Scott regarding the lieutenant governor candidacy. 12 April 1934.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Richard F. Allen regarding hospitality. 23 April 1934.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Claude L. Reno regarding Sen. Reed’s candidacy. 24 April 1934.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from M. M. Scranton regarding the Republican Women’s Organization. (2 pages) 28 May 1934.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from J. Bank Kuntz , U.S. Representative, regarding vice-chairmanship. 2 June 1934.

Letter to Gertie from Mrs. Worthington Scranton regarding interval politicking. 4 June 1934.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from John S. Fisher declining an invitation to a dance for Sarah Ann. 6 December 1934.

Insert 8  1935-1937

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from I. Mary Herr, superintendent of the Tuberculosis Society of Lancaster, expressing thanks for flowers sent to Rossmere Sanatorium. 2 January 1935.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from T. Warren Metzger of the Welfare Federation expressing thanks for photography equipment. 12 June 1935.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from George R. Bedinger of the Public Charities Association regarding plans to visit. 27 June 1935.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from M. Harvey Taylor of the Republican State Committee regarding meeting plans. 25 June 1936.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Hannah M. Durham regarding the Bulletin staff. 3 August 1936.

Letter to Gertrude from Hannah M. Durham regarding the Bulletin staff and personal matters. 3 August 1936.

Two letters to Mrs. Stauffer from David Fernsler of the Associated Press with requests for a photograph. With envelopes. 3 August 1936.

Black-bordered letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Barclay Warbank with thanks for an expression of sympathy. 4 December 1936.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Marguerite F. Hemphill expressing thanks for her support and introduction to Mrs. Helen Wendt. 8 December 1936.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer at Baystairs, Nassau from Hon. Lady Clifford regarding an art show invitation. With envelope. 15 February 1937.

Letter to Aunt Gertie from Joseph R. Grundy regarding Steinman papers. 8 March 1937.

 

Folder 16  Gertrude Stauffer Correspondence, 1938-1940. Letters and telegrams between Gertrude Stauffer and friends, businesses, and political associates.

Insert 1  1938

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer regarding the Pinchot-James candidacy. Letterhead of John E. Malone. (Page 2 is missing.) 23 March 1938.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from James F. Torrance of the Republican State Committee regarding an Executive Committee position. 1 July 1938.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Frank C. Hilton of the Young Republicans transmitting an enclosure. (Enclosure no longer with letter.) 14 July 1938.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Franklyn Waltman of the Republican National Committee regarding weekly mailings. 16 July 1938.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from James Torrance with Executive Committee minutes. (Enclosure no longer with letter.) 19 July 1938.

Letter to Gertrude from Annie in California with family and personal chatter. Two pages with envelope. 25 August 1938.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from James Torrance forwarding a campaign platform. (Enclosure no longer with letter.) 6 September 1938.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Caroline of the Republican State Committee expressing thanks for campaign help and enclosing the following letter. 9 November 1938.

Letter from Mrs. John Y. Huber, Jr. expressing thanks for campaign help. Enclosed with above letter. 9 November 1938.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from S. A. Kaye, editor of Who’s Who in Pennsylvania, regarding membership. 22 November 1938.

Letter to Mrs. Steinman from J. Hale Steinman of the Hamilton Club regarding a proposed membership. 28 November 1938.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Conrad A. Krause of the Bricklayers, Masons & Plasterers International Union regarding a State Building Inspector position. (2 pages) 9 December 1938.

Letter to Gertrude from Bob Greer regarding the head of police, Major Adams. 28 December 1938.

Insert 2  1938

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Grover Whalen, president of the New York World’s Fair, regarding Mrs. Stauffer’s position as one of one hundred Pennsylvania women serving on a State Advisory Committee of the New York World’s Fair. 28 June 1938.

Letter regarding Mrs. Stauffer’s position as one of one hundred Pennsylvania women serving on a State Advisory Committee of the New York World’s Fair. No date.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Monica Barry Walsh, director of Women’s Participation, regarding Mrs. Stauffer’s position as one of one hundred Pennsylvania women serving on a State Advisory Committee of the New York World’s Fair. 22 July 1938.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Katherine B. Barnes regarding Mrs. Stauffer’s position as one of one hundred Pennsylvania women serving on a State Advisory Committee of the New York World’s Fair. 22 November 1938.

Insert 3  1938

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Helen C. Doty, executive secretary, forwarding a four-page manual for committee members of the Lancaster Community Service Association. 25 October 1938.

Insert 4  January to July 1939

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Dorothy R. James expressing thanks for flowers sent on Inauguration Day. 20 January 1939.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Otto F. Messner regarding job prospects. 4 March 1939.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Arthur H. James, Governor, expressing thanks. With envelope. 21 April 1939.

Letter to Gertie in the Bahamas from Sophie regarding politics and friendship. 24 April 1939.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Caroline M. Huber as a welcome to the Pennsylvania Building at the New York World’s Fair. 25 April 1939.

Letter to Gertie from Marguerite regarding a council conference. 6 May 1939.

Copy of a letter to Paul J. Templeton from Otto F. Messner, Deputy Secretary of Revenue, regarding a position appointment. 19 May 1939.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Thomas J. Baldridge, Superior Court of Pennsylvania, expressing thanks for her support. 6 July 1939.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Edward Martin, Pennsylvania Adjutant General, as an invitation to the Annual Encampment of the 28thDivision in Virginia. 17 July 1939.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from C. H. Buckius, Assistant Secretary of Highways, regarding a position for Sam Conrad and culvert repair. Handwritten notes on reverse. 21 July 1939.

Letter to Gertie from M. M. Scranton regarding the Young Republicans and Caroline’s accident. 31 July 1939.

Insert 5  August to December 1939

Letter to Miriam M. Scranton from Ellen Brooks McCleary regarding a State Welfare Inspector position. (2 pages) 12 August 1939.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from John C. Musser regarding a Revenue Department position. 13 August 1939.

Copy of a letter to Gen. Martin from J. R. G. [Sen. Grundy] with an encampment thank you. 14 August 1939.

Letter to Gertie from M. M. Scranton regarding Mrs. McCleary’s position. 17 August 1939.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from C. H. Buckius regarding Charles Roberts’ job application. 24 August 1939.

Letter to Gertie from Edward Martin expressing thanks. 29 August 1939.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Marguerite, Pennsylvania Department of Revenue, regarding a state job in Pittsburgh and a council meeting. 14 September 1939.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Wallace L. Robinson regarding Francis M. Sawyer’s employment. 19 September 1939.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Mrs. R. C. [Worrell] expressing sympathy. 17 October 1939.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Alfred P. Newell Jr., Lancaster alderman, regarding Harry F. Guerrine’s employment. 14 December 1939.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Mrs. Vincent Astor regarding support for the 1940 fair. 15 December 1939.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Daniel Rhoads regarding a check for the Republican National Committee. 26 December 1939.

Insert 6  August 1939

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from C. H. Buckius enclosing inspection reports of highway projects in Lancaster County. With two enclosures. 24 August 1939.

Insert 7  September 1939

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Wallace L. Robinson, F&M News Director, regarding a lack of publicity for Republicans. 17 September [1939].

Letter to Gertie from Joseph R. Grundy with a response to the previous letter. 23 September 1939.

Insert 8  January to June 1940

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Irene V. Mack regarding Sarah Ann’s accident and expressing thanks. 11 January 1940.

Letter to Gertie from Edward Martin regarding Sarah Ann’s accident. 12 January 1940.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer in the Bahamas from I. Lamont Hughes, Secretary of Highways, regarding Lancaster County politics. 9 February 1940.

Letter to daughter from Sam O. Frantz regarding a farm agreement. 10 February 1940.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Otto [     ], Pennsylvania Department of Revenue,  regarding jobs for John Musser and Andrew Eshleman, and internal politics. (2 pages) 21 February 1940.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer in the Bahamas from C. H. Buckius regarding Mr. Worst’s appointment. 6 March 1940.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer in the Bahamas from Otto with an update of his February 21 letter. (2 pages) 15 March 1940.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Edna R. Carroll regarding Hospitality Chair for the Pennsylvania Council of Republican Women. 10 April 1940.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from James F. Malone regarding a missed visit. 16 April 1940.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from James F. Torrance regarding a Republican State Committee meeting. 8 May 1940.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from M. M. Scranton regarding the Distinguished Guests Committee. 18 May 1940.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Thomas S. Gates, University of Pennsylvania, regarding an anonymous friend. 22 May 1940.

Telegram to Mrs. Stauffer from Mrs. Barclay H. Warburton regarding a dinner invitation. 11 June 1940.

Telegram to Mrs. Stauffer from M. M. Scranton regarding meeting plans. 13 June 1940.

Telegram to Mrs. Stauffer from Roger W. Rowland, Secretary of Property and Supplies, regarding a James for President breakfast. 18 June 1940.

Insert 9  June to November 1940

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from James F. Torrance regarding the James nomination. 15 June 1940.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Mrs. William W. Livingood regarding a nomination as State Council Director. 17 July 1940.

Letter to Gertie from E. Arthur Sweeney, Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Welfare regarding “Action at Aquila.” 22 July 1940.

Letter to Gertie from Edward Martin regarding a luncheon in New York. 24 July 1940.

Letter to Gertie from E. Arthur Sweeney with friendly chatter. 26 July 1940.

Letter to Gertie from Caroline of the Republican State Committee regarding Union League support. 7 August 1940.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from John M. McKee, chairman of the Milk Control Commission, regarding Fred Borman’s application. 8 August 1940.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Sara Kulp, executive secretary of the Pennsylvania Council of Republican Women, regarding Beatrice B. Frank’s letter. 15 August 1940.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Sara S. McNeil, executive director of the Pennsylvania Council of Republican Women, regarding the Dollar Certificate campaign. 28 August 1940.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Eleanor Barnes, president of the Republican Luncheon Club of Southeastern Pennsylvania, as an invitation. 11 October 1940.

Letter to Gertie from William S. Livingood, Secretary of Internal Affairs, regarding son, Charles’, infantile paralysis. With envelope. 14 October 1940.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Sara S. McNeil regarding son, Charles’, infantile paralysis and expressing thanks for contributions. 4 November 1940.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from James F. Malone expressing thanks for campaign help. 13 November 1940.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Dorothy R. James expressing thanks for campaign help. 13 November 1940.

Insert 10  27 February 1940

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer in the Bahamas from C. Maurice Hershey regarding jobs for Henry Horst and Ed. Edgerley. 2 pages with envelope. 27 February 1940.

                     

Folder 17  Gertrude Stauffer Correspondence, 1941-1947. Letters and telegrams between Gertrude Stauffer and friends, businesses, and political associates.

Insert 1  1941-1942

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer in Warm Springs, Georgia from Otto F. Messner, Secretary of the Department of Revenue, regarding Musser and Cummings’ jobs and favorable reports on Charles. 23 January 1941.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer in Warm Springs from Otto F. Messner regarding Musser’s job. 30 January 1941.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer in Warm Springs from Otto F. Messner regarding Fred Borman, Eshleman, and Maurice positions. 28 March 1941.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer in Warm Springs from Otto F. Messner regarding Andy Eshleman’s job application. 3 April 1941.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer in the Bahamas from Ralph E. Stine, CPA, regarding a certificate for motor freight line and Charles’ progress. 11 April 1941.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer in Warm Springs from Charles G. Baker with business and personal chatter. 19 April 1941.

Letter to Mrs. Kaufman from Mrs. Stauffer regarding the candidacy of Gen. Edward Martin for Governor. 4 May 1942. With handwritten response.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from James C. Robbie expressing thanks for a favorable PUC ruling. 31 July 1942.

Insert 2  February to August 1944

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from George I. Bloom, secretary to the Governor, regarding Florence Fuller’s resignation. 25 February 1944.

Letter to Gertrude from Lt. Col. Daniel B. Strickler, APO New York, regarding visits with friends in Torquay, England. With envelope. 5 March 1944.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer and son from Sally at Langley Field, Virginia regarding camp life. 2 pages with envelope. 10 April 1944.

Telegram to Mrs. Stauffer from S. L. Inker of the American Red Cross regarding Sarah’s safe arrival in North Africa. 15 May 1944.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Earl Warren, Governor of California, expressing thanks for her hospitality. 20 June 1944.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Gregg L. Neel of the Pennsylvania Insurance Commission accepting an invitation to dine at Lime Spring Farm on August 10. 1 August 1944.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from A. H. Stewart, M.D. of the Pennsylvania Department of Health accepting an invitation to dine at Lime Spring Farm on August 10. 1 August 1944.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from C. M. Morrison, Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of State, accepting an invitation to dine at Lime Spring Farm on August 10. 1 August 1944.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from John U. Shroyer, Secretary of Highways, accepting an invitation to dine at Lime Spring Farm on August 10. 2 August 1944.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from M. Harvey Taylor, chairman of the Republican State Committee, accepting an invitation to dine at Lime Spring Farm on August 10. 2 August 1944.

Insert 3  August to October 1944

Letter from Mrs. Stauffer as an invitation to a Republican garden party. 2 August 1944.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from G. Harold Watkins, Pennsylvania Senate, accepting the party invitation. 4 August 1944.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from James A. Kell, Secretary of Pennsylvania Forest & Waters, accepting the party invitation. 4 August 1944.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from W. [I.] Ehrgood, judge, accepting the party invitation. 4 August 1944.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Walter G. Scott, Secretary of Pennsylvania Property & Supplies, accepting the party invitation. 7 August 1944.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Lloyd Chalfont, Secretary of Pennsylvania Commerce, accepting the party invitation. 9 August 1944.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from G. Harold Watkins expressing thanks regarding the garden party. 11 August 1944.

Letter to Gertie from James H. Duff expressing thanks regarding the garden party. 11 August 1944.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Clarence D. Becker expressing thanks regarding the garden party. 11 August 1944.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Walter G. Scott expressing thanks regarding the garden party. 14 August 1944.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Gregg L. Neel, Pennsylvania Insurance Commissioner, expressing thanks regarding the garden party. 16 August 1944.

Letter to Margery Scranton from Mrs. Stauffer with personal chatter and expressing thanks. 22 October 1944.

Insert 4  February 1945 to 1947

Letter to Mrs. Scranton from Mary P. [M     ] regarding Sarah’s Red Cross service. With envelope. 6 February 1945.

Letter to Mrs. Scranton from Margaret S. Kooker, president of Bucks County Republican Women, regarding a fundraising query. (2 pages) 2 June 1945.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from R. J. Gunder, Chairman of Lancaster Red Cross, enclosing a press release about Sarah Ann who was with the 45th Division in Munich. 1 August 1945.

Letter to Mrs. Scranton from C. Howard Witmer, Tuberculosis Society of Lancaster, regarding the financial history of Rossmere Sanatorium. With 3-page enclosure. 31 August 1945.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Richard Allen in Hot Springs, Virginia about meeting Sarah in Paris. 22 September 1945.

Letter to Mrs. Kooker from Mrs. Stauffer with reply to the June 2 letter. (2 pages) 29 September 1945.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Mrs. Walter Frankenburg of Millersville requesting Sarah Ann’s help for her father in Germany. 6 November 1945.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Herbert H. Beck, Director of the Franklin & Marshall Museum regarding Henry Frantz at Lititz Academy and expressing thanks for the party. 10 June 1947.

Letter to sister and Sally from Myrtle with an update on activities at the farm. 3 August 1947.

Letter to Gertrude and Sally from “your sister” Myrtle with an update on activities at the farm. (3 pages) 1 September 1947.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Helen R. MacGregor, private secretary for Earl Warren, Governor of California, with an invitation to call Mrs. Warren during her visit to Los Angeles. With envelope. 17 September 1947.

Insert 5  August 1947

Letter to Aunt Gertie from Joseph R. Grundy with personal and political chatter. 1 August 1947.

Letter to Aunt Gertie from Joseph R. Grundy with personal and political chatter. (2 pages) 5 August 1947.

Insert 6  Letter to Gertrude and Sally from Myrtle with an update on the home front. With envelope. (2 pages) 17 August 1947.

Insert 7  Letter to Gertrude from Myrtle with an update on the home front and enclosing a Society of Farm Women pamphlet. With envelope. 19 August 1947.

Insert 8  Letter to Gertrude from Myrtle with an update on the home front. With envelope. (2 pages) 24 August 1947.

 

Folder 18  Gertrude Stauffer Correspondence, 1948-1975 and No date

Insert 1  1948-1954

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Eddy Gilmore of the Moscow Bureau Associated Press, with political and personal chatter. 26 April 1948.

Letter to Gertie from Jean (Mrs. James H. Duff) expressing thanks for the picnic. 27 August 1948.

Letter to Gertie from Sophia with holiday greetings. 28 December 1948.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Jack Cochran, President of the Lancaster Hairdresser’s Association, regarding beauty culture laws. 19 June 1949.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from John S. Fine, Governor of Pennsylvania, expressing thanks for her sympathy. 21 May 1951.

Telegram to Mrs. Stauffer from John S. Fine with a luncheon acceptance. 9 November 1951.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from John S. Fine regarding Pennsylvania’s fiscal policy. 19 January 1952.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Paul B. Dague regarding Mrs. Stauffer’s hospitalization. 13 March 1952.

Letter to Gertie from Hale of Lancaster Newspapers enclosing a map of the by-pass. With map. 10 April 1953.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Rev. H. P. Hatzopolous expressing thanks for Greek Earthquake Relief. 3 September 1953.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Harold L. Ervin, judge for the Court of Common Pleas, expressing thanks for her support. 30 October 1953.

Letter to Gertie and Carolyn from Hannah M. Durham regarding women on the ballot. (2 pages) 23 January 1954.

Letter to Gertie and Carolyn from Hannah M. Durham regarding women on the ballot. (2 pages) 16 February 1954.

Letter to “my dears” from Eunice with personal chatter. 29 June 1954.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Anna Estes Strawbridge with a luncheon invitation. 21 August 1954.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Louis E. Graham, U.S. Representative, expressing thanks for luncheon. 19 November 1954.

Insert 2  1953-1959

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer in the Bahamas from Otto F. Messner, Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue, regarding the Lancaster by-pass. 7 April 1953.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from C. H. Buckius, Chief Engineer for the Pennsylvania Department of Highways, regarding the Lancaster by-pass and Sen. Grundy. 17 December 1953.

Letter to Gerty from Hale of Lancaster Newspapers questioning the surveying. 18 January 1954.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer in the Bahamas from C. H. Buckius regarding assurance of cooperation. (2 pages) 2 February 1954.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from C. H. Buckius seeking an appointment. 15 April 1954.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from C. H. Buckius regarding an appointment. 7 May 1954.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Park H. Martin, Secretary of Highways, regarding the Lancaster by-pass. 17 July 1959.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Herb of I. H. Weaver Co. With envelope. (3 pages) 17 July 1959.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Evelyn E. McElphatrick returning letters. With envelope. 31 July 1959.

Insert 3  1956-1959

Letter to Gertie from Jay Cooke with personal chatter. 31 May 1956.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Helen L. McEntire, Pennsylvania Council of Republican Women, naming Mrs. Stauffer as Honorary President of the Council. 19 August 1957.

Letter to Mrs. Fred McEntire from [Mrs. Stauffer] about naming Mrs. Stauffer as Honorary President of the Council. No date.

Letter to Mrs. Fred McEntire from [Mrs. Stauffer] about naming Mrs. Stauffer as Honorary President of the Council. Labeled “draft.” 27 August 1957.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer in Ocean City, New Jersey from Richard A. Snyder regarding a request to visit. 8 July 1958.

Letter to Gertie from Mrs. Mitchell McCartney expressing thanks for the council convention help. 2 December 1958.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Ruth Glenn Ponnall regarding the Republican State Committee advisory group. 26 January 1959.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Theodore M. Ayres regarding a petition for School Board Director.1 March 1959.

Letter to Gertie from Hannah Y. Cooke with personal and political chatter. (5 pages) 2 March 1959.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Sister M. Joanilla expressing thanks for the gifts. 17 March 1959.

Letter to Gertie from I. H. Weaver Co. regarding trust investments. (2 pages) 27 July 1959.

Insert 4  June 1959 to June 1960

Letter to David L. Lawrence, Governor, from Mrs. Stauffer regarding the highway by-pass proposal. (2 pages) 4 June 1959.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from David L. Lawrence regarding the highway by-pass proposal. 15 June 1959.

Letter to David L. Lawrence from [Mrs. Stauffer] regarding the highway by-pass proposal. No date.

Newspaper article from the Lancaster Intelligencer regarding the by-pass hearings. 20 June 1959.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Otis B. Morse IV, secretary to the Governor, stating that the by-pass meeting is premature. 6 July 1959.

Public hearing notice regarding the by-pass. No date.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Otis B. Morse IV about meeting with the Secretary of the Department of Highways. With envelope. 13 July 1959.

Letter to Gertie from Joseph R. Grundy expressing thanks. With envelope. 7 June 1960.

Insert 5  Letter to Gertrude from Christian F. Neff enclosing letters regarding Lancaster Storage Co. 9 March 1960.

Insert 6  1961

Telegram to Mrs. Stauffer in St. Joseph Hospital from Joseph R. Grundy in the Bahamas with best wishes for her recovery. 12 January 1961.

Letter to Gertrude from Henry H. Bagger, President of the Lutheran Theological Seminary, regarding Senator Grundy’s death. 6 March 1961.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Harold G. Scheie, M.D. at University of Pennsylvania Hospital regarding Senator Grundy’s death and bequest. (2 pages) 3 April 1961.

Letter to Granny from Judy expressing thanks for her visit in Nassau. With envelope. 5 April 1961.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Fred Bolman, president of Franklin & Marshall College, expressing thanks. 22 May 1961.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from P. T. Sharples of the Republican Finance Committee regarding Republican politics. 31 May 1961.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from George I. Bloom regarding Republican politics. 11 August 1961.

Letter to Gertie from Sam Fleming regarding Goldwater and the Nassau house. 16 November 1961.

Insert 7  1962-1965

Letter from [Mrs. Stauffer] soliciting support for William Scranton as governor. 31 October 1962.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from C. G. Kooyman, Commodore of the Holland-America Line, regarding a dinner party. With envelope. 8 May 1963.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer and Mrs. Neff in Ocean City, New Jersey from Judy regarding a cookout. With envelope. 19 July 1963.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from W. James McIntosh regarding Rock Ford Foundation and politics. 13 September 1963.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from George C. Delp regarding the Goldwater dinner. 6 November 1963.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Otto F. Messner regarding birthday congratulations. 22 December 1963.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from June N. Honaman of the Republican State Committee regarding party politics. 17 January 1964.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Fred E. Engle, principal, regarding Lancaster Twp. schools. With envelope. 28 April 1965.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Rufus Fulton of the Rock Ford Foundation expressing thanks for her support. 18 November 1965.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer and six others from Kenneth O. Bates regarding Lancaster Symphony Orchestra support. With envelope. 11 December 1965. 

 

Box 3

Folder 19  Gertrude Stauffer Correspondence, 1967-1977 and No date

Insert 1  1967-1975

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer and Miss Sarah Ann Stauffer from Raymond P. Shafer, Governor, expressing thanks for a gift. 20 January 1967.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Hugh Scott, U.S. Senator, regarding convention prints. 23 May 1967.

Letter to Gertie from George I. Bloom, chairman of the Public Utilities Commission, regarding health and the upcoming campaign. 22 January 1968.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from C. N. Painter, President of the Rock Ford Foundation, regarding a $1,000 Grundy Foundation check. 30 December 1968.

Letter to Gertie from Theodore A. Distler, President of the Lancaster Theological Seminary, soliciting help. 29 October 1969.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer and Miss Stauffer from Harold G. Scheie with thanks and holiday greetings. With envelope. 24 December 1975.

Letter to Gertie from Bill Scranton with personal praise. 29 December 1975.

Mounted letter to Mrs. Stauffer from H. H. Herr Jr. electing her an honorary member of the Hamilton Club. 27 December 1977.

Insert 2  No date

Letter to Gertie from S. M. Pottara with personal chatter. No date.

Page 2 of a letter from Margaret E. Grundy expressing thanks. No date.

Penciled note of invitation mentioning Mr. Grundy. No date.

Letter to Mrs. Warren from Mrs. Stauffer regarding the Governors Conference at Hershey. May 28.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Helen M. Schluraff expressing thanks. No date.

Letter to Gertie from H. M. D. regarding meetings. No date.

Letter to Gertrude from Sophia M. Pottara regarding a dinner invitation. No date.

Two note cards to Gertie expressing thanks and congratulations. No date.

Letter to Gertie from Edall Wood Powell regarding Sarah’s debutante party. No date.

Letter to Gertie regarding Republican Council work. September 22.

Insert 3  No date

Letter from Mrs. Stauffer-suggested letter for Joseph R. Grundy postal cards. No date.

Letter to Madam from M. M. Scranton regarding the Cancer Research Institute bill. No date.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Mary Fisher Brown at the Executive Mansion regarding a luncheon invitation. October 26.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Mary Fisher regarding a luncheon invitation. February 15.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Frances A. Maguire with personal chatter. No date.

Letter to Mr. Morse from Mrs. Stauffer regarding the by-pass. No date.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Sara M. Etter regarding Mr. Griest’s death a visit to Harrisburg. December 15.

Letter to Gertie from [Marian] regarding her travels. No date.

Telegram to Mrs. Stauffer in Sterling, Illinois from I. O. Frantz regarding a funeral. No date.

Typed copy of a letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Richard Allen regarding the Red Cross and Sarah Ann’s work. This copy is transmitted in another letter presumably written to Sarah Ann and incomplete. No date.

Insert 4  Letter to Gertrude from Hannah enclosing a 2-page proposed news article about Pennsylvania women’s importance at the National Convention. (2 pages) No date.

Insert 5  Two letters to Gertie from Joseph R. Grundy regarding politics, family, friends, clearing customs, etc. October 6; November 6.

 

Folder 20  Stauffers and Nassau Connections

Letter to [Mrs. Stauffer] from Lady Eunice Oakes in Nassau regarding family events. 3 November 1954.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Sir Oliver Simmonds in High Tor, Nassau regarding council membership of Mrs. Stauffer and the Senator. No date.

Pass admitting Mrs. Stauffer to the council chamber. February 24.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer in St. Joseph Hospital from Eunice in Palm Beach, Florida regarding friendship. With envelope. (2 pages) 10 January 1961.

Telegram to Mrs. Stauffer in Lancaster from Lady Oakes in Nassau with love. 6 March 1961.

Note card to Mrs. Stauffer from Hannah Y. Cooke in Nassau regarding an unmentioned event. With envelope. 9 March 1961.

Letter to members from Leroy J. Crane, secretary, with a booklet for the Lyford Cay Club.14 March 1961.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer in Lancaster from Eunice in Nassau regarding trips and personal plans. With envelope. (4 pages) 20 May 1961.

Holiday greetings from Sir Oliver and Lady Simmonds. No date.

Three stamped, but not cancelled, postcards of Nassau. No date.

Image of Jacaranda, the town residence of Lady Eunice Oakes.

“The Jacaranda Suite, ” a ten-stanza poem mentioning Grundy, Gertie, and toasting Hannah and Jay.

 

Folder 21   Gertrude Stauffer Speeches. All of these deal with Republican politics and campaigns.

Insert 1  Women’s party organization in Lancaster County. Speech given at Wilkes-Barre. 27 January 1928.

Insert 2  Praise of women in politics. No date.

Insert 3  Campaigning for Hoover and Curtis; need for protective tariffs. No date.

Insert 4  Women’s Republican Club tribute. No date.

Insert 5  Organizational politics. No date.

Insert 6  Need for protective tariffs and Republican leadership. No date.

Insert 7  Radio appeal for women to vote. No date.

Insert 8  Campaigning for women’s vote for Sen. Grundy. No date.

Insert 9  Pennsylvania women’s influence in politics. No date.

Insert 10  Recognition of prominent Republican women. No date.

Insert 11  Acceptance of vice-chairmanship, attached is a page from another address.

 

Folder 22  Gertrude Stauffer Memberships

Two certificates issued by the Secretary of the Commonwealth designating Gertrude Stauffer as an alternate delegate to the Republican National Convention. 16 May 1944, 14 May 1945.

Three membership cards related to the New York World’s Fair in 1939.

One membership card for the Balmoral Club, Nassau. No date.

 

Folder 23  Gertrude Stauffer Invitations and Responses

Insert 1  1927-1948

Invitation from Mary Fisher at the Executive Mansion for the Pennsylvania Council of Republican Women luncheon. 31 January 1927.

Invitation from Mary Fisher Brown in Haverford, Pennsylvania for the Pennsylvania Council of Republican Women luncheon. 12 November 1930.

Invitation from Mrs. George H. Lorimer, President of the Republican Women of Pennsylvania, requesting Gertrude as the guest of honor. 14 April 1930.

Invitation from the Governor of Pennsylvania for the unveiling of the Boies Penrose statue. 23 September 1930.

Invitation from Harry A. Mackey, Mayor of Philadelphia, to honor Admiral Richard E. Byrd. 1 July 1930.

Invitation from Miss S. M. R. O’Hara, president of the Republican Women of Pennsylvania, for breakfast. 13 September 1930.

Invitation from the 104th Cavalry for the Inaugural Ball of Gifford Pinchot. 20 January 1931.

Invitation from the 104th Cavalry for the Inaugural Ball of Arthur H. James. 17 January 1939.

Invitation from the New York World’s Fair 1939 president and directors for the opening of the fair by the President. With RSVP card and envelope. 30 April 1939.

Invitation from the Governor and State World’s Fair Commission for the dedication of the Pennsylvania building. 19 May 1939.

Invitation from the 29th Infantry Division for a review of the Pennsylvania National Guard. 22 August 1948.

Insert 2  1934, 1969, 1979, No date

Invitation from the Inaugural Committee for the inauguration of President Nixon and Vice-President Agnew. With envelope. 20 January 1969.

Invitation from the Artists of Pennsylvania to celebrate the inauguration of Governor Thornburgh and Lt. Governor Scranton. 15 January 1979.

Invitation from the Artists of Pennsylvania to celebrate the inauguration of Governor Thornburgh and Lt. Governor Scranton. 16 January 1979.

Invitation from Governor and Mrs. Duff for a dinner for the Supreme Court. May 23.

Invitation from Governor and Mrs. Duff for a dinner for the Supreme Court. May 26.

Invitation from Mrs. Duff for lunch. September 8.

Invitation from Mr. and Mrs. Walter Annenberg for an event in honor of Governor and Mrs. Duff. November 6.

Invitation from the Governor to meet the General Assembly. February 5.

Invitation from the Governor for the Terrace Sundown Party. April 11.

Response from the Governor and Mrs. Duff accepting Mrs. Stauffer’s invitation. May 27.

Response from Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Freylinghuyson Dumont declining Mrs. Stauffer’s invitation. 12 December 1934.

 

Folder 24  Greeting Cards. Primarily Christmas or holiday cards.

Insert 1 

Two cards from Alberta and Joseph Pew. Printed by Henri Fayette. No date.

Card from Mary and Bill Scranton. Printed by the American Artists Group. No date.

Insert 2  Four cards from Jane and Ray Shafer. One envelope, 15 December 1967.

Insert 3  Seven cards from Bernice and Jon Fine. Printed by Century, California Artists, Hallmark, and Norcross. No date.

Insert 4 

Two cards from Mr. and Mrs. James Duff. No date.

Three cards from Marian and Hugh Scott. No date.

Insert 5

Card from Eleanor G. Evans of the Pennsylvania Department of Public Assistance. No date.

Card from Sen. Dick and Terylee Snyder. No date.

Card from the Schweikers. Printed by Capital City Postcards. No date.

Card from the Rohrerstown Women’s Republican Club. Printed by Famous Artists Collection. With gift card for three sherry glasses. No date.

Card from Nina E. Warren, wife of Earl Warren. No date.

Insert 6  Ten cards from Governor and Emily James. Printed by Hallmark, Mittet, Fravessi, Ernesto, Manville Inc., Butler Thomas, and National Wildlife Federation. No date.

Insert 7 

Card from Mr. and Mrs. Henning Webb Prentis, Jr. No date.

Card from the Sisters of St. Joseph Hospital. Printed by G. Vicentini. No date.

Postcard sent by Sally from Florida. 1968.

Postcard sent by the Schweikers from Vermont for birthday. Printed by Dexter Press, Inc. 1978.

Insert 8

Card from Lady Elizabeth and Dudley Russell in the Bahamas. With envelope. 1957.

Two cards from Lady Eunice Oakes. Printed by Hallmark and Konn’s Fine Arts (Hong Kong). No date.

Card from Hans Stokla. With separate address label. Printed by DeMuinck (Amsterdam). No date.

Card from Commodore C. G. Kooyman. No date.

 

Folder 25  Travels

Insert 1  Trip Around the World

Spiral notebook recording the around-the-world trip of Gertrude and Sally. (3″ x 6″) 24 January 1963 to 13 April 1963.

Itinerary for the trip.

Packet of twelve postcards of Delhi.

Invitation to the “Rotterdam” pub. April 3.

Insert 2  European Trip

Spiral notebook recording a trip to Europe. Charles, Gertrude, Sarah Ann, Sen. Grundy, mother, and sister. (3″ x 6″) 21 June 1931 to 11 September 1931.

Handwritten page of added notes.

List of side trips.

Brochure for the Park Hotel Schoenegg.

Booklet with images of Simplon Railway and Road. Annotated, “on our car route 1931-CFS family.”

Insert 3  Travel Brochures

Cunard Line menu. 6 November 1930.

Two S.S. Bremen menus. 6 August 1932, 9 August 1932.

S.S. President Monroe cocktail party invitation. 17 October 1950.

S.S. President Monroe guest list. No date. 

 

Folder 26  Republican Party Documents

Insert 1  Republican National Committees. 1 June 1929.

Insert 2  Program for the unveiling of the Penrose Memorial Statue. 23 September 1930.

Insert 3  Page appointment for the Republican National Convention. With envelope. June 1940.

Insert 4

Thanksgiving proclamation by Governor John S. Fisher. 28 November 1929.

Bulletin with election results. 22 May 1930.

Two passes to the National Convention. June 1940.

Guest list for the Governor Duff dinner for the Supreme Court. 23 May 1949.

Committee assignments. No date.

Regional divisions. No date.

Postcard to Charles Stauffer promoting Joseph R. Grundy for Senator. May 20.

Letter from John  W. W. Loose to the editor of the Lancaster New Era regarding the Republican Convention. 27 July 1980.

 

Folder 27        Newspaper Articles

Insert 1  Republican Party Connections

Image of the Pennsylvania Council of Republican Women. Philadelphia Inquirer. 3 March 1929.

“Mrs. Charles Stauffer in Who’s Who.” Lancaster. 6 December 1929.

Image of State Council of Republican Women. No date.

Image of Mrs. Charles F. Stauffer. No date.

“Rep. Women’s Club Hdqs. Now in Woolworth Building.” No date.

“State Republican Leaders Against New Deal.” Philadelphia. 17 May 1936.

“Lanc. Delegation in Cleveland,” Lancaster New Era. 10 June 1936.

Image of Mrs. Charles Stauffer. No date.

“Lancasterians at Convention,” Lancaster Daily Intelligencer. No date.

“Mrs. Charles F. and Miss Sarah Ann Stauffer Named Committee Chairmen,” Lancaster New Era.

“Mrs. Stauffer Urges Women to Aid Party.” No date.

“GOP Women Feted at Meeting Here,” Lancaster Daily Intelligencer. 30 April 1948.

“GOP Women Plan Trip To NY.” No date.

“GOP Women Open Campaign.” No date.

“Jobs Created in Roosevelt Regime.” No date.

“Political Leaders to Attend Party,” Lancaster New Era. No date.

“Mrs. Stauffer to get GOP Post,” Lancaster New Era. 28 November 1960.

“Mrs. C. F. S. Endorses Pepper.” No date.

“Mrs. Stauffer Honored by Republican Council,” Lancaster New Era. 22 November 1972.

“GOP Women to Hold Tea.” No date.

“Mrs. Hoover Greets Women Voters,” Philadelphia Evening Bulletin. No date.

“Mrs. Stauffer Says Cohen Confused.” No date.

“Mrs. Stauffer Cool to Lewis.” No date.

“Never Pulled Bluff in Life.” No date.

“Mrs. Stauffer Plans Active Campaign.” No date.

“5 Here get Auto Tags Under 100.” No date.

“Mrs. Stauffer on GOP Board.” No date.

“Mrs. Stauffer GOP Director.” No date.

“Mrs. Stauffer Lauds Women in Campaign,” Lancaster New Era. No date.

Image, “Mrs. Stauffer Honored by GOP Women.” No date.

“State Women Praised for Work in Assembly.” No date.

“Republicans Rally at Garden Party.” No date.

“Gov., Mrs. Duff Guests at GOP Garden Party,” Lancaster Daily Intelligencer. No date.

Insert 2  Community and Family Connections

“Beauty and Fun at Ball Costume,” Daily Local News, West Chester. 14 February 1903.

“Fontgarth Hall Holds Reunion,” Daily Local News. No date.

“October Wedding Bells.” No date.

“1,000 Women Volunteer to Aid Relief Program,” Lancaster New Era. 12 November 1932.

“Pneumonia Fatal to C. F. Stauffer,” Intelligencer Journal. 16 October 1933.

“Christmas Toy Shop,” Intelligencer Journal. 16 December 1934.

“Thrift Shop Opens,” Intelligencer Journal. 1 October 1935.

“Stauffer-Diller Wedding,” Lancaster Daily Intelligencer. No date.

“Scene at Country Club Reception,” Lancaster Daily Intelligencer. No date.

Two images of visitors from Pennsylvania. No date.

“Club Women to Beautify Highways.” No date.

“1,000 Take Tours on ‘County Day’,” Sunday News. With two images of Steinman House and Lime Spring Farm. No date.

“Lime Spring Farm on Tour Program,” Sunday News. No date.

“Mrs. C. F. Stauffer’s Home on Lancaster County Day Tour.” No date.

“Red Cross Unit Maps Plans for Water Safety.” No date.

“Mrs. Stauffer Gray Lady Head.” No date.

“Last Year’s Record Topped by Red Cross Gray Ladies.”

“Rohrerstown Auxiliary to Hold Benefit.” No Date.

Insert 3  Grundy, Scranton, and Others

“Joseph R. Grundy Named U.S. Senator.” No date.

“Joseph R. Grundy First Summoned.” 10 October 1929.

“Grundy’s Death Saddens Friends and Colleagues.”[1961]

“‘I’m Proud to Aid Industry’ Grundy Tells Lobby Quiz.” (2 pages) No date.

“Joseph R. Grundy is Dead at 98.” [1961]

“Where are the Locusts?” No date.

“Western By-pass,” Lancaster New Era. 14 July 1959.

“Scranton Dynasty.” No date.

“Lancaster Society in Florida.” (2 sides) 1936.

“Betty Posey, the Lady Under the Flowered Hard Hat,” Lancaster New Era. (2 sides) 5 April 1982.

 

Folder 28  Charles F. Stauffer, Sr. Correspondence

Insert 1  1914-1924

Letter to Charlie from Buzz (Gertrude) regarding her visit with the Wolfenspergers in Illinois. With envelope. (2 pages) Postmarked 26 [January] 1914. This letter was stored with Sarah Ann’s Red Cross and WWII documents, Box #3426.

Letter to Charlie from Pop with congratulations on the arrival of Sarah Ann. With envelope. 15 June 1915. This letter was stored with Sarah Ann’s Red Cross and WWII documents, Box #3426.

Letter to Mr. Stauffer from W. W. Griest regarding Pennsylvania Dinner tickets. 25 November 1922.

Letter to Mr. Stauffer from W. W. Griest regarding dinner and theatre. 9 December 1922.

Letter to Mr. Stauffer from J. Carey Thomas, Headmaster of the Yeates School, regarding a position on the Alumni Advisory Board. 2 August 1923.

Letter to Sweetheart from “G” at Chalfonte-Haddon Hall, Atlantic City, with family chatter. With envelope. 27 August 1924.

Letter to Mr. Stauffer from W. W. Griest regarding praise of Arthur Horting. 18 November 1924.

Letter to Mr. Stauffer from Robert Spence of The Pennsylvania Society regarding seating arrangements. 5 December 1924.

Insert 2  1922-1929

Letter to Mr. Stauffer from W. W. Griest regarding Inauguration Week accommodations. 21 January 1925.

Letter to Mr. Stauffer from W. W. Griest regarding a mercantile appraisership position. 19 November 1925.

Letter to Mr. Stauffer from W. W. Griest regarding the Long Building and a trip south. 9 March 1926.

Letter to Mr. Stauffer from M. M. Scranton with thanks and praise for Gertrude’s work. 18 May 1928.

Letter to Frank J. Gorman, secretary for the Governor, from [Mr. Stauffer] regarding thanks for the special license. 31 August 1928.

Letter to Mr. Stauffer from A. Boyd Hamilton regarding a celebration. 7 October 1928.

Letter to Mr. Stauffer from Worth S. (on letterhead of Estate of W. W. Scranton) regarding trip plans and a Supreme Court dinner. 20 May 1929.

Telegram to Mr. Stauffer from Edward Martin, Joseph R. Grundy, John M. Flynn, Robert M. Ginter, and A. Boyd Hamilton with congratulation on victory. 6 November 1929. This letter was stored with Sarah Ann’s Red Cross and WWII documents, Box #3426.

Letter to Charley from Marge Scranton regarding a silver vase and returning health. 30 December 1929.

Insert 3  Waldorf-Astoria Theft, 1924

Letter to Sydney Rosenbaum, Esq. in New York, New York from Mr. Stauffer regarding money and jewelry stolen from the Stauffers during a stay at the Waldorf-Astoria. (2 pages) 8 July 1924.

Letter to Mr. Stauffer from Sydney Rosenbaum regarding money and jewelry stolen from the Stauffers during a stay at the Waldorf-Astoria. 18 July 1924.

Letter to Mr. Stauffer from Sydney Rosenbaum regarding money and jewelry stolen from the Stauffers during a stay at the Waldorf-Astoria. With enclosure. (3 pages) 22 July 1924.

Letter to Mr. Stauffer from Sydney Rosenbaum regarding money and jewelry stolen from the Stauffers during a stay at the Waldorf-Astoria. (2 pages) 2 August 1924.

Letter to Mr. Stauffer from James P. Malseed, Department of Police, Atlantic City, New Jersey, regarding the jewelry that was recovered-it was stolen in Atlantic City, not New York. 4 August 1924.

Insert 4  1928-1932

Letter to Mr. Stauffer from Frank J. Gorman regarding visiting plans. 14 September 1928.

Letter to Mr. Stauffer from Joseph R. Grundy, U.S. Senator, regarding visiting plans. 11 January 1930.

Letter to Mr. Stauffer from N. R. Buller, Pennsylvania Commissioner of Fisheries, regarding meeting plans. 26 March 1930.

Letter to Mr. Stauffer from Joseph R. Grundy expressing thanks for support. 7 April 1930.

Letter to Charlie from Joseph R. Grundy in Oucy, Lausanne regarding travels in Europe. 27 July 1930

“Welcome home” letter to [Joseph R. Grundy] from Charley. No date.

Letter to Charlie from Joseph R. Grundy expressing thanks for artists’ list and clipping. 25 March 1931.

Letter to Mr. Stauffer from Pennsylvania Committee on Penal Affairs as an invitation to chair the Dinner Committee. With enclosure. 2 March 1932.

Penciled copy of acceptance to the Pennsylvania Committee on Penal Affairs from [Mr. Stauffer] regarding the Dinner Committee. 18 March 1932.

Letter to Charley from Edward Martin, Pennsylvania Treasurer, regarding the Horse Guard Parade. 12 August 1932.

Letter to Mr. and Mrs. Stauffer from Otto F. Messner, Pennsylvania Auditor General, expressing thanks for the congratulations. 30 August 1933.

Insert 4  No date

Letter to Charles from Aunt Harriet with family chatter. No date.

Public sale notice for property of Harriet J. Weis in West Long Branch, New Jersey. Pasted on her letterhead. December 10.

 

Folder 29  Correspondence of or regarding Sarah Ann and Charles, Jr.

Insert 1  1930-1932

Postcard to Charles from Buzz in Lausanne expressing thanks for the letter. 7 October 1930.

Postcard to Charles from Buzz expressing thanks for the papers. 20 October 1930.

Telegram to Stauffer in Lancaster from [Sarah Ann] in Lausanne with Christmas wishes. 24 December 1931.

Telegram to Stauffer in Lancaster from [Sarah Ann] via French-Cannes stating that she is very happy. 8 January 1932.

Letter to Daddy from Sarah Ann regarding a trip to Italy. With envelope. 27 March 1932.

Insert 2  Letter to “Sweetheart” from Gertrude regarding life aboard the Mauretania. (4 pages) No date.

Insert 3  Letter to “Sweetheart” from [Gertrude] regarding a Paris to Lausanne, Switzerland trip and search for a school for Sarah Ann. (5 pages) No date.

Insert 4  Letter to “Sweetheart” from Buzz [Gertrude] regarding a visit with Sarah Ann and living at the hotel Beau-Rivage-Palace. (2 pages) October 10.

Insert 5  Letter to “Sweetheart ” from Buzz [Gertrude] regarding a visit with Sarah Ann and living at the hotel Beau-Rivage-Palace. (3 pages) October 14.

Insert 6  1927-1945

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Matthew Abbott, Headmaster at the Lawrenceville School, regarding Charles Jr.’s schooling. 5 July 1927.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Matthew Abbott regarding Charles Jr.’s schooling. 13 July 1927.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Matthew Abbott regarding Charles Jr.’s schooling. 28 September 1927.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Matthew Abbott regarding Charles Jr.’s schooling. 19 November 1927.

Letter to family from Charles Jr. regarding applying for a job as Uncle Chris’ assistant at the Storage Company. With envelope. (2 pages) 7 September 1945.

Letter to Mother from Charles in Warm Springs, Georgia regarding visits with friends. With envelope and cartoon. 23 September 1945.

 

Folder 30  Charles F. Stauffer, Jr. Correspondence

Postcard to Charles from Grandma at Fortress Monroe, Virginia. 3 October 1915.

Letter to Charles Jr. from Norm at Midston House in New York City regarding the difficulty of job hunting in New York. With envelope. (2 pages) 8 March 1937. This letter was stored with Sarah Ann’s Red Cross and WWII documents, Box #3426.

Letter from Kinny about Sarah Ann in Europe. (2 pages) 6 June 1944.

 

Folder 31  Charles F. Stauffer, Jr. Correspondence. From Box #3424.

Letter from Frances H. M. Outin in Algeria regarding a Right of Way situation. 31 August 1955.

 

Folder 32  Senator Grundy Correspondence

Letter to Sen. Grundy from Peggy regarding dinner and a play. 10 December 1945.

Letter to Sen. Grundy from Charity S. Martin at the Executive Mansion regarding the “nicest party yet.” 10 December 1945.

Letter to Sen. Grundy from Myrtle F. Neff regarding a memorable evening. 11 December 1945.

Letter to Sen. Grundy from George I. Bloom, Secretary to the Governor, regarding the wonderful party. 11 December 1945.

Letter to Sen. Grundy from Joseph Newton Pew, Jr. with an apology for being out of town. 11 December 1945.

Letter to Sen. Grundy from Edward Martin, Governor, stating that both parties were perfectly appointed. 11 December 1945.

Letter to Sen. Grundy from [     ] and Hannah regarding the party. 12 December 1945.

Letter to Sen. Grundy from [          ] expressing appreciation for the visit. Signature is illegible. 13 December 1945.

Letter to Sen. Grundy from James H. Duff regarding wonderful hospitality. 13 December 1945.

Letter to Sen. Grundy in Ocean City, New Jersey from Joseph S. Young regarding a visit to Jacaranda. 26 July 1956.

 

 

Folder 33  Miscellaneous Papers

Insert 1  Letter to Mr. Vondershmid from Philip Duenckelberg with quotation for building modifications. 21 November 1871.

Floral note to Annie from Emma L. Weaver regarding friendship. 12 November 1879.

Pamphlet by John Ritter. “Vindication of General Washington,” from the Journal of the House of Representatives. 20 January 1837.

Contract between Columbia Artists Bureau, Inc. and Gertrude Stauffer for a dance orchestra. 14 November 1934.

Program of the Lancaster County Historical Society for the unveiling of the monument to John Wise, aeronaut. 9 October 1955.

Order form for 1969 Official Inaugural Souvenirs. With envelope.

“Our latest bulletin on Gertie,” regarding her last days and death, by Sarah Ann. 19 February 1979.

Insert 2  Partial letter to one of Gertrude’s children describing her hospitality. Letterhead of the USS Charles Carroll. No date.

Business card of Harold Scholoman with note on back that Judge Bard wants to see an unnamed person at the close of the Grand Jury. No date.

List of national and state delegates, President, Vice-President, and Governor, including Gen. U. S. Grant and Hon. Horace Greeley. No date.

Directions to the Women’s Republican Club Lawn Party. August 16.

Regrets from Franklin Roosevelt Jr. at Cambridge, Massachusetts that he is unable to attend a dance on December 28.

Insert 3  Confusing letter to Mrs. Frances D. Stauffer from Emma Guffey Miller about repealing Prohibition and mentioning that Sally Ann is a distinguished daughter. 5 September 1967.

Unsigned letter to Mrs. Miller (apparently from Gertrude Stauffer) stating that Mrs. Miller’s letter was not for her and their politics do not agree.

Both letters were in an envelope with a notation to Sally from Emma Guffey Miller.

Insert 4  Letter to Mr. A. Boyd Hamilton from Frank J. Gorman regarding the appointment of Otho Michaels. 24 September 1929.

Letter from Sinclair Weeks requesting a reaction to two speeches by Vice-President Richard Nixon. 13 July 1960.

 

Box 4

Folder 34  Correspondence from Lady Oakes and Others. Unless otherwise indicated, these letters are from Lady Eunice Oakes of Nassau and travelling elsewhere. From Box #3424.

Insert 1  1952

Letter to Gertie from [Finleldenn] Pennele regarding her appointment to the C.P. Commission by Governor Fine. 27 August 1952.

Insert 2  1953

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer hoping for a return visit with Mrs. Stauffer and the Senator next season. (2 pages) 8 May 1953.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer regarding Senator [Grundy]’s hospitalization and her ill daughter. (2 pages) 11 October 1953.

Insert 3  1954

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer regarding gardening and the Senator’s lease. 5 May 1954.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer regarding not visiting-she had to return to Nassau directly from Toronto. 28 October 1954.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer regarding the upcoming Christmas holiday and help during her stay. (2 pages) 15 December 1954.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer regarding freezing turkeys and an upcoming cruise. 26 December 1954.

Insert 4  January to August 1955

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from aboard the RMS Caronia on the Great World Cruise of 1955 and expressing thanks for the orchids. 22 January 1955.

Postcard to Senator Grundy in Nassau from Bulaways, Rhodesia. 15 February 1955.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer in Nassau from Honolulu describing cruise life. 16 April 1955.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer regarding life back in Nassau. (2 pages) 9 June 1955.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer regarding a burst water heater and repairs. (3 pages) 16 August 1955.

Insert 5  September to November 1955

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer stating that she’s glad the Senator was able to rent Jacaranda and relaying family news. (6 pages) 5 September 1955.

Letter to Gertie responding to an apparent illness of the Senator. (2 pages) 8 November 1955.

Letter to Gertie regarding the Senator’s improved health and a number of hired help problems. (4 pages) 17 November 1955.

Insert 6  April to December 1956

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer regarding spring cleaning, help, and daily activities. (4 pages) 30 April 1956.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer regarding heading north to Palm Beach for a cruise. (2 pages) 27 June 1956.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from aboard the RMS Caronia on her way to Europe, expressing thanks for the books. 8 July 1956.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Baden-Baden regarding travels in Germany. 16 August 1956.

Letter to Gertie regarding the Senator’s letter and the warm welcome awaiting her. 1 December 1956.

Insert 7  May 1957

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from New York City regarding Niagara Falls, Greenwich, and local life. 20 May 1957.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer with sister’s address. No date.

Insert 8  June 1957

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Nassau regarding death of Mr. Sands, she is opening her Bar Harbour house and Gertrude and Senator are invited. 16 June 1957.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer regarding U.S. travel plans and invitation to visit in Bar Harbour. 22 June 1957.

Insert 9  July-November 1957

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer regarding unexpected need to return to Nassau. 9 July 1957.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Bar Harbour regarding plan to visit. 31 April 1957.

Postcard  to Mrs. Stauffer from Lisbon regarding shipboard activities. 12 October 1957.

Postcard from Florence, Italy regarding plans for London. 4 November 1957.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from London regarding a new grandson, going to Jacaranda, and family events. (2 pages) 15 November 1957.

Insert 10  1958

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Nassau regarding her activities, strike at Nassau Hotel, and an invitation to visit. (2 pages) 1 July 58.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer regarding family and her social life. 2 September 1958.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer regarding help problems, visiting Arizona, and Jacaranda guests. (2 pages)  16 October 1958.

 

Folder 35   Correspondence from Lady Oakes and Others. From Box #3424.

Insert 1  May 1959

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer stating that she is “busy as a bee” running two houses. 6 May 1959.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer regarding Mr. Kelly’s stroke, a quick trip to Canada, and her return. ( 2 pages) 12 May 1959.

Insert 2  June 1959

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer regarding Mr. Kelly’s improvement, Munroe’s vacation, and social activities. (5 pages) 15 June 1959.

Insert 3  July to August 1959

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer regarding labor problems, her broken foot, and local gossip. (5 pages) 27 July 1959.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer. Simply “thinking of you.” 28 August 1959.

Insert 4  September to November 1959

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer regarding telegram to the Senator. (first page only) 11 September 1959.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer regarding Gale Kelly’s death. (3 pages) 13 September 1959.

Partial letter to Mrs. Stauffer about being in a wheelchair and stating that the Kelly family is now in Florida. (2 pages) No date.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer regarding her visit on the first, that Munro will have at least a cook, two maids and himself, and she will meet her sister from Africa in New York. 2 November 1959.

Insert 5  January to March 1960

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from New York stating that she has lost her voice, sending regrets for missing the 13th, and regarding a visit to Bethlehem. 22 January 1960.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Nassau thanking her for the carnations and her friendship. (2 pages) 8 February 1960.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Arizona stating that they had to stay two to a room at Maui Clarice (ugh!). 4 March 1960.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from New York regarding Mr. Loveland’s death, Sally, and the dentist. 16 March 1960.

Insert 6  April to June 1960

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Geneva welcoming her back to Lancaster and stating that she has been to Madrid and interesting parts of France. 29 April 1960.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from London stating that she is on her way to Nassau on the Queen Elizabeth to New York and may visit with Mrs. Stauffer. 25 May 1960.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Eunice with heartfelt thanks to a wonderful hostess. 13 June 1960.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Nassau regarding Palm Beach, thanking the Senator for top-dressing Jacarauda drive, and sending her love. 23 June 1960.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer regarding the sad news from Sally about Mrs. Stauffer’s friends and luck in business. 29 June 1960.

Insert 7  July to December 1960

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer regarding the arrival of the new Governor and stating that they are heading to Florida to ready an apartment with some treasures of their Bar Harbour house and that Jacaranda is closed awaiting a storm. 9 July 1960.

“My thoughts darlings are always with you,” (no salutation). They are rehabilitating Jacaranda and she hopes Nixon gets in. (3 pages) 3 September 1960.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Eunice, “I love my 77 girl.” 27 December 1960.

Insert 8  February to July 1961

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Palm Beach regarding an old boyfriend. (4 pages) 4 February 1961.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Durham, North Carolina stating that she is at Duke for a check-up. 27 June 1961.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Nassau about her re-broken wrist and a report from Duke. (4 pages) 11 July 1961.

Insert 9  August 1961

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer regarding the Senators’ estate, card playing, and the office. (3 pages) 8 August 1961.

Insert 10  August to October 1961

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer regarding a visit. (2 pages) 28 August 1961.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer regarding Shirley’s faithful maid’s stroke, becoming a grandmother, family, perfumed flannels, and a Palm Beach visit (5 pages) 4 October 1961.

Insert 11  November to December 1961

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer regarding her motor trip and trip to Europe, a difficult twenty years, that Munroe is back, family baptisms and that she is negotiating for sale of Country Club and “3000 of the lands.”(5 pages) 27 November 1961.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Palm Beach with an invitation to stay. 30 December 1961.

 

Folder 36  Correspondence from Lady Oakes and Others. From Box #3424.

Insert 1  1962

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer regarding Christmas gift, church dedication, and travel to Palm Beach and Canada. (2 pages) 8 January 1962.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer regarding a dinner invitation and travel plans. (2 pages) 16 January 1962.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer regarding travel to Hong Kong and Australia. (2 pages) 12 December 1962.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer wondering if travel dates coincide. (partial 2 pages) 27 December 1962.

Insert 2  1963

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from aboard the RMS Caronia about meeting in Hong Kong. (2 pages) 12 February 1963.

Note to Mrs. Stauffer in Hong Kong awaiting a call to join her for dinner. 7 March 1963.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Nassau regarding the stress of business and Peter Kelly’s death. (3 pages) 24 September 1963.

Insert 3  1964

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer, “thinking of you.” 17 December 1964.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer stating that she is “glued to the TV” and regarding a book on President Wilson, too much business, and going to Florida. (4 pages) 21 July 1964.

Insert 4  1965

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Palm Beach regarding travel plans. (3 pages) 1 November 1965.

Insert 5  1966

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer with a brief note on back of thanking her for the sympathy card for Sydney Oakes death. August 1966.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer announcing that she is leaving for Australia on 20th. 4 September 1966.

Insert 6  Easter 1967

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer stating that she jumped ship in California and thanking her for the flowers. (2 pages) With envelope. Easter Monday.

Insert 7  3 March 1971

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer thanking her for the bouquet and regarding her busy schedule, political problems, and lack of rain. (2 pages) With envelope. 3 March 1971.

Insert 8  No date

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Boston stating that her son, Pitt, is in the hospital and sending regards to the Senator. No date.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from New York City with hope that the Senator has recovered and that she will sail from New York after a visit in Canada. No date.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer regarding the presidential election and letter to the Senator. (2 pages) No date.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from New York City regarding the happy visit and instructing her to readdress any mail to Nassau. No date.

Insert 9  No date

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Niagara Falls stating that she spent the money at an auction, the office is under control, and she is going to Europe. No date.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer regarding travels. (last page of letter only) February 22-26.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer stating that she received great comfort from the telegram. No date.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer stating that she received tremendous comfort from her message. No date.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer regarding brief winter plans written with a Christmas greeting. No date.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer inviting her to join them. No date.

Insert 10  No date

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from aboard the SS Oriana regarding the delightful trip after Hong Kong and Australia and she’s on to Italy, Cairo, etc. (2 pages) No date.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from London stating that she was happy to receive the telegram and that she will arrive in New York on the 7th. No date.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Nassau regarding her distress about Hale and that she’s happy to be meeting Mrs. Stauffer in Hong Kong. (2 pages) No date.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer with arrangements to visit and family plans. (2 pages) No date.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer stating that she is sailing for Italy and inviting Mrs. Stauffer to join her. No date.

 

Folder 37  Gertrude Stauffer Memorabilia. From Box #3424.  

Envelope for 1918 Liberty Loan, Farmers Trust Co., Lancaster. Mrs. Charles Stauffer, co-chair with Mr. Hartman.

 “Ode to Gertie” for her 80th birthday from long list of friends. 1963.

Invitation from Mrs. Joseph N. Pew, Jr. to a reception for Admiral Gore Mountbatten of Burma in Philadelphia, October 11.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Hank-Harold G. Scheie, M.D. of Scheie Eye Institute thanking her for her gifts and thoughts and sending his apologies for the Stauffer-Grundy Christmas activities. 30 December 1961.

 

Folder 38  Correspondence from Joseph R. Grundy. From Box #3424.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer regarding family chatter, social activities, and business. No date.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer regarding state government and business meetings and stating that he will join her when she returns to the farm. June 1.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer regarding Georgia watermelons, local politics, and family chatter. August 15.

 

Folder 39  Miscellaneous Gertrude Documents. From Box #3424.

Insert 1  Perpetual Prayer Society

Enrollment pamphlet for Mrs. Charles F. Stauffer. No date.

Insert 2  Certificate from Historical Foundation of Pennsylvania designating Mrs. Charles Stauffer a Pennsylvania Patriot. No date.

Insert 3  Rockford Foundation Officers and Trustees 1971-1973, including Mrs. Charles Stauffer in 1973.

 

Folder 40  Gertrude Stauffer Correspondence. From Box #3424.

Insert 1  1941, 1949

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Edward Martin, CG, 28th Division, stating that he enjoyed being with her and friends and at her farm. 19 June 1941.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Herbert A. Bergson for Stanley A. Disney, Antitrust Division, U.S. Dept. of Justice regarding tobacco price fixing in Lancaster County.

Insert 2  1950-1951

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Howard L. Spessard stating that he enjoyed visiting the ancestral home of the Lehman clan.7 July 1970.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Daniel Strickler, CG, 28th Inf. Div., Camp Atterbury, Indiana, thanking her for the cigar and stating that he is packing for Germany. 1 October 1951.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Daniel Strickler, CG, 28th Inf. Div., Camp Atterbury, Indiana, regarding a contribution for the Community Chest and a division review. 18 October 1951.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Martha Woolman regarding Senators Taft and Dirksen. 10 November 1951.

Insert 3  1952

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Sara G. Leffler regarding personal remarks and Sarah Ann’s photograph. 21 January 1952.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Miles Horst, Pennsylvania Secretary Agriculture, regarding the Farm Show. 22 January 1952.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Monroe Hufford regarding honorary membership in the Lancaster County Art Association and Lady Oakes’ book. 22 January 1952.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Luella M. Boescheu, secretary for Senator Edward Martin, regarding the application of Harry Paul Rutter, Jr. with Luella’s note attached. 4 February 1952.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Daniel Strickler, APO 111, New York, regarding a meeting in Germany. 12 March 1952.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from William S. Livengood, Jr., Pennsylvania Secretary of Internal Affairs, expressing his sorrow about her auto accident. 19 March 1952.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Sara G. Leffler, Republican State Committee, regarding Gertrude’s welfare and upcoming meetings. 31 March 1952.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from H. L. Hunt in Dallas, Texas regarding the pros and cons of Taft and Eisenhower versus the support for Douglas and MacArthur. 3 May 1952.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Oliver Schaeffer, Lancaster judge, with thanks for arranging Yellowstone reservations. 3 July 1952.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Otto Messner, Pennsylvania Secretary of Revenue, regarding a cancelled hearing 16 October 1952.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from P. T. Sharples, Republican Finance Committee of Philadelphia, with thanks for the Eisenhower Campaign. 30 October 1952.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from I. Mary Herr, Superintendent of Rossmere Sanatorium, thanking her for her check and support. 3 December 1952.

Insert 4  1953

Letter to Distinguished Daughters of Pennsylvania from Mrs. William S. Peace, chairman regarding medal nominees. 8 May 1953.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Joseph B. Wissler, Lancaster judge, thanking her for the book. 28 September 1953.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from J. Calvin Wright, Superior Court judge, with thanks. 30 October 1953.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Lilias M. Lord, president of the Hannah Penn House, with thanks. 20 November 1953.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Mary Rice Morrow, Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry, regarding department activities and Senator Grundy’s hospitalization. 24 November 1953.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Paul G. Murphy, president of the Lancaster Heart Association, with thanks for her contribution. 7 December 1953.

 

Folder 41  Gertrude’s Birth Certificate and Classmates at Fontgarth Hall. From Box #3424.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Oscar M. Hansen, Philadelphia Law Firm, regarding Senator Grundy’s estate and visiting Jacaranda, with envelope and enclosing Gertrude Stauffer’s birth certificate. 13 March 1961.

List of Fontgarth Hall pupils, 1897-1903.

 

Folder 42  Gertrude Stauffer Correspondence. From Box #3427.

Insert 1  1941-1970

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Leroy J. Crane, manager, regarding membership in the Lyford Cay Club, Nassau. 19 May 1959.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer in Nassau from Ruth Pennel and George I. Bloom offering Mrs. Stauffer ex-officio as Honorary President. 4 March 1959.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Ken L. Shirk, Jr. regarding an upcoming meeting and thanking her for planting trees. 8 September 1959.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Clifford J. Backstrand regarding the good job by Ed Kessler. 24 September 1959.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Senator Ed Kessler thanking her for her support. 29 September 1959.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Richard A. Snyder, Republican Committee of Lancaster, thanking her for campaign finances. 5 October 1959.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Ruth Pennell, Republican State Committee, regarding tea hostess. 8 October 1959.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Richard A. Snyder comparing the 1958 election results. 16 October 1959.

Insert 2  1960-1961

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Edward Martin, U.S. Senator, thanking her for the  invitation and earlier politics. 12 February 1960.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Edward Martin, U.S. Senator, regarding Chatty’s health and the Chicago Convention. 8 July 1960.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from William A. Mohler, Jr., Rock Ford Foundation, regarding an invitation to serve a second term as Trustee. 20 October 1960.

To a friend from Mrs. Stauffer soliciting votes for Nixon-Lodge. 4 November 1960.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Richard A. Snyder regarding election results. 10 November 1960.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Frederick S. Foltz, Lancaster Country Day School, thanking her for her contribution. 16 May 1961.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer and Sarah Ann from John C. Kunkel thanking them for their telegram of congratulations. 19 May 1961.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Richard A. Snyder stating he must decline her invitation and thanking her for her support. 14 May 1961.

Insert 3  1962

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Stephen D. Lockey, Citizens Scholarship of Lancaster, thanking her for the gift and invitation to speak. 12 January 1962.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer in Nassau from William W. Scranton requesting her support. 27 March 1962.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Richard A. Snyder regarding an invitation to Scranton’s reception in Lancaster. 27 April 1962.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Elizabeth R. Willcox, Republican National Committee, regarding a financial mix-up. 30 October 1962.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Richard A. Snyder thanking her for election support. 12 November 1962.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Kay Martindale, Pennsylvania Council of Republican Women, with thanks for co-hosting a luncheon. 19 November 1962.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Reverend C. E. Wonderly, Lancaster County Institutional District with thanks for ice cream molds. 27 December 1962.

Insert 4  1963-1964

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Ruth in Douglas, Arizona regarding Al’s grave and visits in Mexico. 10 April 1963.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Stephen D. Lockey, M.D. regarding a contribution for Citizen’s Scholarship Foundation/Treatment of People of Color.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from George C. Delp regarding Republican fundraising and enclosing the following letter. 24 September 1963.

Letter to George, president of New Holland Machine Company, from Governor Bill Scranton regarding the Keystone Kickoff Ticket Chairmanship. 20 September 1963.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Daniel Strickler, president of Rock Ford Foundation, with thanks for contributions from her and the Grundy Foundation. 30 September 1963.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Governor Bill Scranton regarding the 1964 Campaign Kickoff. 30 September 1963.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Dick Snyder, chairman of the Republican Committee of Lancaster County, thanking her for her support. 22 October 1963.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Ben E. Mann, Fulton Opera House Foundation, thanking her for her gift. 8 June 1964.

Insert 5  1965

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from George A. Nally with reminiscence of Republican politics and clipping from the Philadelphia Inquirer lauding women’s work. (2 pages) With envelope. 15 November 1965.

Insert 6  1967

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Armstrong Chien of Austin, Texas regarding school in Texas, Hong Kong, and thanking her for a Christmas present. (3 pages) With envelope. 29 January 1967.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer with certificate from Eugene C. Fish, president of the Washington Crossing Foundation, thanking her for her membership. 22 May 1967.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Emma Guffey Miller, Democratic National Committee, regarding Mrs. Frances Stauffer and changing to the Democratic Party. 29 September 1967.

Insert 7  1970

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Marguerite Neinman, secretary of the Business & Professional Women’s Club, thanking her for a gift. With envelope. 19 October 1970.

Letter to friend and benefactor from Dominican Sisters of the Perpetual Rosary thanking her for her support, masses and prayers. With envelope and two prayer cards.  28 November 1970

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Mina Fuhrman, wife of Orchestra Conductor, Ocean City, New Jersey, thanking her for the cocktails and luncheon. 2 December 1970.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Helen B. Rork, Children’s Bureau, thanking her for her contribution. With envelope. 9  December 1970.

Insert 8  1941-1956

Letters to Mrs. Stauffer from Margery, Mrs. Worthington Scranton. Packet of eight letters 1941, 1953, 1956 and undated from Scranton and Florida regarding toasts to her health, the holidays, a South American cruise, Pennsylvania Council of Republican Women, Senator Grundy, and Blum’s candy gifts.

Insert 9  No date

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Margaret A. [     ] thanking her for a house party meeting. No date.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Stella Zeigler Livingood thanking her for a house party meeting. No date.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Anna Estes Strawbridge regarding a meeting with Mrs. Stauffer and the Senator. No date.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from [     ] Warburton with sympathy. No date.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Mrs. William S. Peace thanking her for an unforgettably nice day. No date.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from May P. Duff thanking her for a never-to-be forgotten evening. No date.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Betts Morgan thanking her for the bouquet and party. No date.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Betts Morgan stating that she was happy to see her  daughter, that the governor is returning from Ireland, and her thanks. No date.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Sophia M. O’Hara, Secretary of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania with thanks for hosting the Board. No date.

Insert 10  No date

Formal invitation from Mr. and Mrs. Worthington Scranton to a dinner for Governor and Mrs. Edward Martin.

Formal invitation from the Officers of Brigade Headquarters, Pennsylvania Reserve Defense Corps. to the Inaugural Ball for Governor Edward Martin.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Emily R. James stating they enjoyed themselves. No date.

Unaddressed card from Dick Snyder, Pennsylvania Senator, stating that Benjamin Weaver and Art Campbell will be County Commissioners and Nancy Bare for the women in a row office. No date.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Helen MacElwee regarding a hostess for Bertha Adkins, speaker at the Pennsylvania Council Conference. No date.

Letter on Lime Spring Farm letterhead and clipped to the above note. No date.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Helen MacElwee, president of the Pennsylvania Council of Republican Women, asking her to remain Chairman of the House for 1962 and Sarah Ann as Campaign Committee Chairman. No date.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Helen MacElwee, president of the Pennsylvania Council of Republican Women, with expansive thanks.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Helen MacElwee, president of the Pennsylvania Council of Republican Women, regarding a council Hawaii trip and asking her to remain Chairman of the House. No date.

 

Folder 43  Republican Party Memorabilia. From  #2927.

Insert 1  Formal invitation for Mrs. Charles Stauffer to attend the inauguration of Herbert Hoover and Charles Curtis. 4 March 1929.

Insert 2  Comic directions to Mrs. Stauffer’s farm for Women’s Republican Club Lawn Party. August 6.

Insert 3  Same as Insert 2, except for August 25.

 

Folder 44  Program for Nelson Eddy concert in Lancaster, annotated with Eddy’s note to Mrs. Stauffer about the loss of her father.15 March 1951. From  #2237.

 

Folder 45  Letters and Notes to Gertrude Stauffer

Insert 1  No date

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Josephine Lane in Wilmington, Delaware welcoming Sally into their family. February 21.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Suzie thanking her for the weekend. No date.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Eleanor W. Bielmeyer regarding the election of Governor Martin. Sunday, circa 1942.

Card from S. Stevenson in North Windham, Connecticut with year-end greetings and “Minute Women” Crusade. No date.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from S. Stevenson. She is writing from the hospital awaiting diagnosis. January 12.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from S. Stevenson thanking her for the invitation. No date.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Elizabeth Allece thanking her for the invitation. No date.

Thank you card to Mrs. Stauffer from Kerwin in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania thanking her for the flowers and sympathy. She was pleased to see Mrs. Stauffer and so many old friends. (2 pages) No date.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Margaret Grundy regarding rubber boots and overnight thank you. No date.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Marie T. Douplenty in Washington introducing Mrs. Perry Randolph. No date.    

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Harry Lane in Tulsa, Oklahoma thanking her for her hospitality. No date.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from George M. Mott in New York regarding attendance at the convention for Dewey’s nomination. April 8.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from George M. Mott in New York regarding attendance at the convention for Dewey’s nomination. June 19.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Yvonne L. Cook, Lancaster County Agricultural Extension Association, thanking her for the use of her home. November 22.

Insert 2  1942-1943

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Laura E. Zeager in Ephrata with congratulations on Governor Martin’s election. 8 November 1942.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Walter C. Miller thanking her for helping Mr. Delp. 4 January 1943.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from I. Lamont Hughes, Pennsylvania Dept. of Highways, thanking her for her help. 14 January 1943.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Wallace Robinson, vice-president Farmers Bank & Trust Company, Lancaster, regarding an invitation for her and Governor Martin to attend the American Institute of Banking Banquet. 5 February 1943.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from A. Boyd Hamilton, Pennsylvania Council of Defense, requesting her sponsorship again for his niece. 18 February 1943.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from William S. Livengood, Jr., Pennsylvania Department of Internal Affairs, requesting a meeting if she will be in Harrisburg the following week. 26 March 1943.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Dorothy J. Kern, Lancaster YWCA with an invitation to a tea for RCA wives who are new to Lancaster. 1 April 1943.

Postcard to Mrs. Stauffer from Henry in Palm Beach, Florida thanking her for books. April 1943.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from John C. Kunkel, congressman, regarding radio broadcast and tax legislation. (2 pages) 15 April 1943.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Maurice J. Warnock in Lancaster regarding the [     ] board’s annual dinner. 23 April 1943.

Postcard from Col. Daniel Strickler in Florida congratulating her on her election as Red Cross vice-president. 17 May 1943.

Letter to “Mrs. Dir.” from Viola M. Blumenstock, Women’s Republican Club of Lancaster, asking for support for the June 16 card party. 25 May 1943.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from C. H. Buckius, Pennsylvania Department of Highways, thanking her for helping his appointment as Chief Engineer. 2 July 1943.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Lt. Col. William S. Culbertson, chairman, Pennsylvania, with an invitation to share a visit with Governor and Mrs. Martin. 17 August 1943.

Insert 3  1944-1946, 1947

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Christian C. Rudy thanking her for her support in fighting infantile paralysis. 7 February 1944.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Arthur H. James, Pennsylvania Superior Court Judge, forwarding a complaint from Jacob H. Kline of Columbia regarding the  1938 election. With envelope. 8 March 1944.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Otto Messner, Pennsylvania Deputy Secretary of Revenue, regarding a job for George Francis Brunner. 26 September 1944.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Baker Royer, Pennsylvania Representative, regarding a rally. 1 October 1944.

Carbon copy of letter addressed “Dear Girls” from Marguerite (Mr. George Hemphill) with thanks for their help and adding that she’s on to a new job with Penn Mutual Life Insurance Co. 1 December 1944. (NOTE: See 11 January 1947 letter below.)

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Bea Stevenson in San Francisco, California regarding  “S.A.S.” [Sarah Ann] and Red Cross associates. 20 December 1944.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Sarah B. Anderson, Pennsylvania Council of Republican Women stating that the council tabled her resignation. 11 May 1946.

Letter addressed “Dear Girls” from Mrs. George Hemphill in Pittsburgh stating that Jim’s offer of a Cabinet post was declined. 11 January 1947.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from H. Frank Eshleman, attorney, regarding gun making in Lancaster County. 17 January 1947.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Benjamin Eshleman in Philadelphia regarding a job on the Movie Censorship Board for Mrs. Rosalie Hagins. 11 March 1947. (Note: apparently pencil reply on back of incoming letter.)

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Lt. Gov. Daniel B. Strickler with an invitation to join the Donegal Society. 3 April 1947.

Insert 4  May to December 1947

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Rebecca Kirkpatrick, manager of the Acorn Club, Philadelphia, regarding a room reservation for the 1948 Convention. 10 May 1947.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Norm, Kay and Gren about Gren’s arrival into the world. (2 pages) 22 May 1947.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Sue in Lebanon, Pennsylvania about Esther running for president of the Pennsylvania Council of Republican Women. 18 June 1947.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Theodore A. Distler, president of Franklin & Marshall College, defending an honorary degree for Dr. Vallarino of Panama. 25 June 1947.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Edna R. Carroll, vice-chairman Republican State Committee, regarding internal politics. (2 pages) 25 June 1947.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from James P. Johnson in Chicago, Illinois thanking her for visit at the Tulsa Club. 23 September 1947.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer on unsigned H.M.D. letterhead (possibly the wife of  Governor Duff) with thanks for her friendship and hospitality and copies of unsigned thank yous to Mrs. Chester McNutt Woolworth, Miss Ada Forry, Mrs. Otto Messick, and Honorable Graybill Diehm. With four envelopes. 13 October 1947.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Mrs. Meade D. Detweiler, Jr., president of the Pennsylvania Council of Republican Women, with thanks for her nominating committee chairmanship. 4 December 1947.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Edna R. Carroll, vice-chairman of the Republican State Committee, regarding the women’s program not moving forward. 9 December 1947.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from James Hale Steinman regarding a replacement for George E. Sokolsky. 16 December 1947

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Anna G. Hicks with thanks. 20 December 1947.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Laura M. Gross in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania thanking her for flowers. 27 December 1947.

Insert 5  1948

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Ted, president of Franklin & Marshall College, thanking her for dinner and a delightful occasion. 20 January 1948.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Otto Messner, Deputy Secretary of the Department of Revenue, regarding a Lancaster High School athletic coach position. 3 February 1948.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from G. Mason Owlett, president of the Pennsylvania Manufacturer’s Association, with an invitation to the association’s annual meeting. Penciled unsigned reply on same letter. 5 February 1948.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Mary Agatha Kelly, executive director of the Girl Scout Council of Lancaster County, requesting a reference for Mrs. Roland Bitzer as Girl Scout troop leader. 16 February 1948.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer Mary Agatha Kelly requesting a reference for Miss Theresa Mohler as Girl Scout troop leader. 16 February 1948.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from James C. Robbie in Lancaster with a vague reference to a decision and people. 14 April 1948.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Mary Meister thanking her for the day at the convention. 24 June 1948.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from H. H. Haverstick, Jr., Garden Spot Motor Company, Lancaster, regarding a license for Elwood Charles. 7 July 1948.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Dick in Haverford, Pennsylvania with thanks for the festive board night of Dewey’s nomination. 9 July 1948.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Ray O. Brooks in Landisville, Pennsylvania thanking her for help in his job with the Department of Forests and Waters. 18 July 1948.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from James R. White, Jr. in Lancaster stating that he  greatly appreciated her help in enrolling at Penn State. (2 pages) 18 August 1948.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from James C. Robbie with a check for Republican clean sweep in November. 26 August 1948.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Lucille Messner, president of the Women’s Club of Lancaster, thanking her for the use of her home and all she has done. 31 August 1948.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from James H. Duff, Pennsylvania Governor, thanking her for the barn. 13 September 1948.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from M. Harvey Taylor, chairman of the Pennsylvania Republican State Committee, advising her of her re-appointment to the State Executive Committee. 15 September 1948.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from John C. Kunkel, United States Representative, with an invitation to the Hershey Hotel on November 19 with Senator Grundy, Art and Lib. 3 November 1948.

Insert 6  1949-1950

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Arthur H. James regarding the resignation of Judge T. Roberts Appel. 7 April 1949

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Sara G. Leffler, vice-chairman of the Republican State Committee, regarding the appointment of Miss O’Hara to the State Parole Board. With enclosure to David K. Perry, Governor’s office. 22 April 1949, 19 April 1949.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Sophia M. R. O’Hara thanking her for favor and luncheon. Easter 1949.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Jean, State House, Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, with a thank you for flowers. 24 May 1949.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Ike thanking her for a lovely party. 25 May 1949.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer and Lucille (Mrs. Otto Messner) from Mrs. William H. Biester, Jr., southeast regional chairman of the Women’s Committee for 1949 Pennsylvania Week, requesting they serve as co-chairs. 13 June 1949.             

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer and Lucille (Mrs. Otto Messner) from Mrs. William H. Biester, Jr. with a notation in ink on this letter: “Refused”. 19 June 1949.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Clair M. [Colling] stating that she will be more observant next time. 26 July 1949.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Theodore A. Distler, president of Franklin & Marshall College, with humble apologies for failing to invite her and Sarah Ann to the dinner for Honorable Harold Stassen. 20 October 1949.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Katherine G. Miller thanking her for a check. 21 April 1950.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Henry H. Bagger, Pastor of Lancaster Trinity Lutheran Church, thanking her for a check. 2 May 1950.

 

Folder 46  Letters to Gertrude Stauffer

Insert 1  Letters to and from Eleanor Barnes and Eleanor Welling Patterson (possibly the same person)

Three letters to Mrs. Stauffer from Eleanor Barnes in West Acres, Devon, Pennsylvania,  regarding the admittance of May Woolworth and Sarah Ann Stauffer to the Acorn Club. No date, 3 February 1945, 19 March 1947.

Two letters from Mrs. Stauffer to Eleanor Welling Patterson regarding a speaker for an Acorn Club luncheon. March 22, April 10.

Letter to Eleanor from Minnie [Warburton] regarding Sarah Ann Stauffer. Marked “read and destroy.” No date.

Insert 2  Letters to and from Hannah M. Durham

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer requesting an okay on enclosed list of Pennsylvania Council of Republican Women Political Activities Committee members for 1943. 27 January 1943.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer enclosing a two-page proposed plan for the above committee’s fall conference. 14 June 1943.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer with thanks for gifts, and regarding a New York party and her shock about Louis Weber. (3 pages) 19 December 1947.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer stating that she is delighted with Hugh Scott and Katharine Howard, she’s at the shore, she enjoyed the week together, and enclosing note from Anita. 6 July 1948.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer and Mrs. Durham with thanks from Anita S. Morgan. 1 July 1948.

Insert 3  Letter from Anna G. Hicks

Letter to members of the Women’s Republican Club in Rohrerstown with thanks for flowers, and stating that the club is the largest in the state, they are fortunate to have two directors, and they had the highest contributions in 1947. (2 pages) 10 January 1948.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer with encouragement to enjoy the job, and stating that they will welcome her input and need help to get 5% of the county dog license money payable to Women’s Humane League of Lancaster. No date.

Insert 4  Letters from Caroline (Mrs. John) Huber

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer regarding the appointment of Lucille Reese as director of the Bureau of Women and Children, the need for support for the dismissal of Blanche Austin as chief of janitresses, and the need for 4,500 mite boxes. 19 February 1943.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer asking her to continue as finance chairman for the Pennsylvania Council of Republican Women. 14 December 1943.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer asking her to continue as a member of the Legislative Committee for the council. 21 December 1944.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer to find out why Jo Vallerino received an honorary degree at Franklin & Marshall College. No date.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer asking her to serve on the Women’s Bi-Partisan Advisory Committee for “Pennsylvania Week,” October 13-19. 1 July 1947.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer with thanks for the book, Presidential Sweepstakes, and her leadership. No date.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer with thanks for the lamp and requesting her to stay with them on the 24th. February 13.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer thanking her and the Senator for the lovely weekend in New York. December 18.

Insert 5  Correspondence with Elmer Kincaid

Letter to Kinny from [Mrs. Stauffer] regarding his and Sally’s marriage. No date.

Letter to Kinny from Mrs. Stauffer with an invitation to visit. No date.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Kinny regarding his failed marriage and an invitation for Gertrude to visit. No date.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Kinny thanking her for a wonderful weekend. No date.

Inserts 6  Letters from Mr. and Mrs. Edward Martin when he was Governor of Pennsylvania and U.S. Senator. All are addressed to Mrs. Stauffer and deal with a variety of political and social events.

From Edward Martin regarding the possible appointment of Hale Steinman. 30 January 1943.

From Chattie Martin with thanks for the flowers. 4 February 1943.

From Chattie Martin thanking her for the past few days in Lancaster and New York and the plays she selected. (2 pages) 19 April 1943.

From Edward Martin thanking her for the time in New York. 20 April 1943.

From Chattie Martin thanking her for flowers. 26 May 1943.

From Edward Martin returning a “stolen” napkin. 18 June 1943.

From Chattie Martin with thanks for flowers. 30 June 1943

From Chattie Martin regarding clothes for a New York trip, including the four plays, and future plans. (2 pages) 11 August 1943.

From Chattie Martin with thanks for newspaper clippings. 30 August 1943.

From Chattie Martin regarding family chatter. 11 September 1943.

From Chattie Martin with thanks for flowers, and stating that is was good to be with Miss Grundy and that she is looking forward to Mrs. Stauffer’s visit. 20 January 1944.

From Edward Martin regarding Mr. Diehm’s recommendation for the Board of Assistance for Lancaster County. 27 January 1944.

Insert 7  Letters from Mr. and Mrs. Edward Martin when he was Governor of Pennsylvania and U.S. Senator. All are addressed to Mrs. Stauffer and deal with a variety of political and social events.

From Chattie Martin stating that she enjoyed her visit and regarding plans for New York. 31 January 1944.

From Chattie Martin thanking her for a wonderful time in New York and the flowers. 14 March 1944.

From Edward Martin with thanks for the New York visit. 15 March 1944.

From Chattie Martin regarding a ham recipe, her visit to Edward at Camp Campbell, Kentucky, and asking whether Sarah Ann had received her orders. 12 April 1944.

From Chattie Martin who is counting on her to be a hostess for the upcoming Governor’s Conference. May 28-31. 11 May 1944.

From Chattie Martin thanking her for a wonderful time and stating that the theater and Philadelphia Orchestra were a real treat. 9 October 1944.

From Edward Martin thanking her for the beautiful flowers and stating that she appreciates their friendship more each year. 17 November 1944.

From Chattie Martin with thanks for the luncheon and visit with old friends. 20 November 1944.

From Edward Martin stating that the executive committee meeting was most constructive. 29 December 1944.

From Edward Martin stating that it was kind of the women to attend the session. 3 January 1945.
From Chattie Martin with thanks for the flowers and stating that she received Ed’s APO and is a little sad. 22 January 1945.

From Chattie Martin stating that they must plan for New York another time and that she’s sorry there’s no news from Sarah Ann. 31 January 1945.

From Edward Martin expressing concern about her illness. 21 November 1949.

Insert 8  Letters from Marion Margery Scranton, a Republican National Committeewoman

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer, addressed “Dear Sara,” with thanks for all she’s done for the council. 23 November 1943.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer regarding vacations, the Disaster Bill and thanks. 19 March 1945.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer regarding the cost of gift compact to Minnie Warburton with an enclosed letter from Margaretta Scott. 1 December 1947.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer transmitting a check for $18 and an invitation for cocktails. 10 December 1947.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer offering a place on the Volunteer Women’s Committee for the convention in Philadelphia. 23 January 1948.

Insert 9  Letters from Col. Richard K. Mellon, Director of Selective Service for Pennsylvania

Three letters between Mrs. Stauffer, James F. Bell, II and Col. Mellon concerning the denial of a deferment of a young unnamed farmer. 26 March1945, 5 April 1945, 7 April 1945.

Insert 10  Letters from Mrs. Barclay (Minnie) Warburton, a fellow Republican activist

Five letters to Mrs. Stauffer concerning a newsletter, forwarding a contribution, discussing the need for capable women, and a trip south. No date, 1 April 1943.

Insert 11  Letter from [Mrs. Stauffer] to John Y. Schroyer regarding the removal of Florence L. Fuller as chief clerk of the Lancaster Branch of the State Highway Department. Typed, unsigned original on her letterhead. 24 August 1948.

 

Folder 47  Stauffer Family Correspondence

Insert 1  Charles Stauffer, Jr. correspondence

Letter to Mother from Charles regarding a trip to Warm Springs, the people he met there and foundation activities.  8 October 1944.

Letter to Mother from Charles regarding swimming every day, leaving on the 27th and a good doctor’s exam. (2 pages) 15 October 1944.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from C. E. Irwin, chief surgeon, Georgia Warm Springs Foundation, stating that he no longer considers Charles a patient, but an individual who must enter a normal environment. 21 February 1945.

Letter to Charles from Mrs. James Huebner in Buckhill Falls, Pennsylvania thanking him for his help, sending the best regards to his mother and including an invitation for him and Dottie to visit. 26 October 1948.

Insert 2  Letters to Gertrude and Sarah Ann

Letter to Gertrude and Sally from Myrtle with a report on the election, stating that she needs help with the lawn and tobacco, reporting that Charles and Dottie are leaving Warm Springs and including family chatter. 10 September 1947.

 

Folder 48  Senator Joseph R. Grundy Correspondence

Insert 1  Letters to Gertrude

Seven letters from “Devotedly, Joseph R. Grundy” to My Dear Aunt Gertie” as follows:

From Walnut Grove Farms in Bristol, Pennsylvania regarding the hotel and theater in New York and reservations for the Woolworths, Webers, Gertrude and perhaps the Governor at the Senator’s expense. April 15.

From Presbyterian Hospital in Philadelphia (in shaky hand) regarding his health, her foot operation and a recommendation to buy a coupon bond. No date.

From Walnut Grove Farms, on his way to Hot Springs, Virginia, to Gertrude in Denver regarding visitors and contacts he made. June 20.

From Hot Springs, Virginia regarding his and his sister’s stay, old times and plans after returning home. (2 pages) June 27.

From Bristol-on-Delaware, Pennsylvania to Gertrude enroute to the west with Sarah Ann regarding local and Pennsylvania politics, his sister’s trip to Canada and Boulder Dam. (2 pages) 23 July 1947.

From Bristol-on-Delaware to Gertrude at Boulder Dam enroute to New Mexico regarding a recent election, a medical problem and plans to entertain Governor Duff. No date.

From The Windsor in Montreal regarding a telephone call to Yellowstone, his and his sister’s trip to Canada, and asking about Charles. (2 pages) 27 July 1947.

Insert 2  Letter from William H. Grundy Co., Inc.

Envelope from Joseph Grundy to Gertrude enclosing a note dated 14 August 1944 with a William H. Grundy Co., Inc. letter, and enclosing a memo regarding  Elmer J. Kincaid, former suitor of Sarah Ann. 10 August 1944.

Insert 3  Letters, etc. to Senator Grundy

Memo from M. Harvey Taylor regarding finances and a great party.

Annotated Christmas greetings from Henry H. Bagger. With envelope. 20 December 1953.

Luncheon invitation from Guillaen Aertsen, Jr. at the Castle in State in Schuylkill. 7 June 1944.

Letter from Guillian Aertsen, Jr. regarding events associated with the above invitation, denoted in pencil “Destroy after reading JRG.” 3 June 1944.

Letter from Edward Martin with complimentary comments. 10 November 1944.

Letter from Theodore A. Distler, president of Franklin & Marshall College, with thanks for $1,000 and her help. Annotated “Destroy after reading JRG.” 25 October 1949.

Copy of letter to Paul A. Mueller, Esq. in Lancaster from JRG regarding a missing enclosure. 28 October 1946.

Insert 4  Note from George Pennington

Attached to this note was a three-page campaign biography of Col. Daniel B. Strickler as candidate for Lieutenant Governor. 11 March 1946.

 

Folder 49  Miscellaneous Letters and Documents. Except for Insert 2, these are carbon or duplicated copies of letters and documents with no known association with the Stauffers.

Insert 1  Miscellaneous letters and documents

Invitation to Governor Edward Martin from Wallace L. Robinson, vice-president of the Lancaster Chapter of the American Institute of Banking, to be the guest of honor at their annual banquet. 5 February 1943.

Promotion of Dr. Richard M. Foose to Senior Geologist, from J. C. Braucher, Deputy Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Internal Affairs. 5 April 1943.

Letter to Miss Ardeu in New York from Edward Martin thanking him for the visit. 18 December 1946.

To Governor James H. Duff from Edna R. Carroll regarding the Republican executive women’s choice for named women to fill four state offices. 10 April 1947.

Draft of a Daily Intelligencer editorial endorsing Governor Thomas E. Dewey for President. No date.

Citation awarding the Bronze Star to Sp.2/C to Harry R. Martin for meritorious service from 15-26 April 1944.

Insert 2  Good Neighbor Award

Letter to Tom Brenneman, with a complimentary note on top, recommending Gertrude Stauffer for the Good Neighbor Award. (2 page) Unsigned. No date.

Insert 3  State News Service Letters

Letters #512 and 514 are lampooning state politics. 13 November 1944, 27 November 1944.

Insert 4  George L. Lamade Letters

Three mimeographed letters from George L. Lamade to Miss Sara Kulp (and apparently others) describing his wife’s, Marge’s, battle with cancer. 30 May 1937, 3 December 1937, 4 February 1948.

 

Folder 50  Real and Personal Property. From Box #3431. In this folder is a mixture of appraisals, trades and taxation for Stauffer-owned real and personal property.

Insert 1  Charles F. Stauffer Real Estate

Single page titled “Charles F. Stauffer Estate” summarizing five appraisals by C. H. Shuffelbottom, Jr. of properties located throughout the city. 27 September 1939.

Insert 2  Real Estate Transactions

Articles of Agreement between Gertrude F. Stauffer in East Hempfield Township and Edward J. Kessler in Manheim Township for land and buildings at 327 East Orange Street, Lancaster. 20 November 1944.

Letter from Charles G. Baker to Mrs. Charles F. Stauffer forwarding a tax bill and a receipt. (neither attached here) 12 January 1950.

Copy of letter from Charles G. Baker to Honorable Joseph P. Grundy forwarding the deed for 636 West Chestnut Street, Lancaster .(no longer enclosed) 13 April 1950.

Insert 3  Personal Property and Taxes

Insurance evaluation for Mr. Charles Stauffer for a diamond and ruby platinum bracelet . 28 December 1925.

Insurance evaluation for Mrs. Charles Stauffer for four jewelry items. No date.

Letter from Ralph E. Stine, CPA, to Mrs. Gertrude Stauffer regarding income tax and capital stock valuation. 9 October 1947.

Letter from Girard Trust Company to Mrs. Gertrude Stauffer regarding income tax. 2 March 1948,

Letter from Kidder Peabody & Co. to Mrs. Stauffer regarding stock loss and personal chatter. Attached were two Kidder-Peabody and one Wagner & Company, Inc. stock transactions. 14 February 1950.

 

Folder 51  Gertrude Stauffer Correspondence. From Box #3431.

Insert 1  Three letters to Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Walter C. McMinn, Jr.

Prices quoted to Lancaster City for bituminous materials. 26 November 1943.

Partial award of above quote from the city. 31 December 1943.

Returning check to Mrs. Stauffer as over-payment. 5 February 1948.

Insert 2  Musselman’s Letters. Five letters to Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Musselman’s  who were Plumbing and Heating Contractors:

Quote for replacing old heating system. 31 October 1944.

Thank you for instructions to proceed regarding the above quote. 21 November 1944.

Quote for domestic hot water and winter-summer electric pump, etc. 27 November 1944. (in duplicate)

Quote for sun porch radiator. 16 September 1948.

Price negotiation for sun porch radiator. 25 January 1949.

Insert 3  Business correspondence. Included here are seven letters, a receipt and an application to Gertrude, Sarah Ann and Charles Stauffer.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from J. E. Caldwell regarding the receipt of four monogram dies and plates. 10 December 1941.

Receipt for $500 to Mrs. Stauffer from J. Herbert Fehl, Inc. With envelope. 20 November 1944.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Apex Hosiery Company questioning hosiery shipment. 2 March 1945.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from W. S. Stuart, Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board, regarding reserved champagne or any other merchandise. 14 May 1946.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from D. A. Behney, director of the Bureau of State Stores, regarding reserved champagne or any other merchandise. 14 May 1946.

To Miss Stauffer from W. S. Stuart regarding reserved champagne or any other merchandise. 14 May 1946.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Atlantic States Gas Company of Pennsylvania regarding an application for equipment and service. 15 October 1947.

To Charles from Engle & Hambright, Inc. regarding Insurance for a new house at Lime Spring Farm. 27 January 1950.

Letter to Mrs. Stauffer from Walter McMinns regarding no charge for road work. No date.