[Letter from Birdie McGee to Claude and Linnet Moore White, November, 1901] (open access)

[Letter from Birdie McGee to Claude and Linnet Moore White, November, 1901]

Letter from Birdie McGee to Claude and Linnet White in which she tells them that Charles Moore caught a chill walking down to Mr. Anderson's place. Birdie went to town to see Dr. Gibson for help. She says that Mary Moore has rheumatism. She also lists the friends and family she has been in contact with.
Date: November 1901
Creator: McGee, Birdie
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Birdie McGee to Mary Ann Moore and Claude and Linnet White, September 22, 1908] (open access)

[Letter from Birdie McGee to Mary Ann Moore and Claude and Linnet White, September 22, 1908]

Letter from Birdie McGee to Mary Ann Moore (who she address as Aunt Mollie) and Claude and Linnet White discussing recent news, family and friends, the weather, sewing clothes, and how she wishes they could come for a visit. There is an envelope addressed to Mrs. Claude D. White, McKinney, Texas, and it is postmarked Nashville, Tennessee on September 24, 1908.
Date: September 22, 1908
Creator: McGee, Birdie
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Birdie McGee to Mary Ann Moore, Linnet White, and Claude D. White, September 28, 1909] (open access)

[Letter from Birdie McGee to Mary Ann Moore, Linnet White, and Claude D. White, September 28, 1909]

This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Birdie McGee and is addressed to Mary Ann Moore, Linnet White, and Claude D. White. In this letter, Birdie discusses having Minnie stay at her house and how wonderful it was to have her around all the time, details about Minnie's new position teaching at a city school in Tullahoma, TN, and notes that her an Minnie went to the fair. McGee reminiscences about going to the Dallas Fair and mentions that they saw many fine domestic animals there and had a wonderful time, but she often though of Linnet and Mary Ann while she was there. She mentions that the weather is getting cooler and her vegetable garden has dried up. She notes that their corn crop was good this year and that they still have chickens, two hogs and a sow. She informs Mary Ann on the most recent news about family. She details that the house they plan to build will be up by December and will send the plans. She asks Claude to write to them and inquires about his kin. She asks Linnet if she has begun her fall sewing yet …
Date: September 28, 1909
Creator: McGee, Birdie
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Birdie McGee to Mary, Charles, and Linnet Moore, December 18, 1900] (open access)

[Letter from Birdie McGee to Mary, Charles, and Linnet Moore, December 18, 1900]

Letter from Birdie McGee to the Moore family in which she gives the news of the health of their extended family. She expresses her belief that going to college has gone to Mary Dodd's head. Mary is also being courted by three men. She thanks Charles for the newspapers. She says her plans for Christmas are not working out.
Date: December 18, 1900
Creator: McGee, Birdie
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Birdie McGee to Mary Moore and Claude and Linnet White, May 24, 1907] (open access)

[Letter from Birdie McGee to Mary Moore and Claude and Linnet White, May 24, 1907]

Letter to Mary Moore, Claude and Linnet White from Birdie McGee. She tried to respond to their letter sooner, but she has been really busy. She wants them to come visit her. Henry is a little sick, but will be making a trip to Texas. She believes that Bessie will marry John Turner. She had some visitors and was surprised that Mollie Love is still alive. She comments on the styles. She is expecting Minnie to come visit them when she gets back from her trip. She mentions the odd spring and winter they had. She talks about her cow and sow. She had more visitors. She is tired of writing so will close the letter. Will says he will also write.
Date: May 24, 1907
Creator: McGee, Birdie
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Birdie McGee to Mary Moore and Claude and Linnet White, November 23, 1907 ] (open access)

[Letter from Birdie McGee to Mary Moore and Claude and Linnet White, November 23, 1907 ]

Letter from Birdie McGee to Mary Moore and Claude and Linnet White discussing recent news of family and friends. She mentions that she has new neighbors and that Mattie's baby is doing well. She has some new clothes, and they have been invited to an upcoming wedding. She continues the letter on Sunday discussing what they had for Sunday dinner, and she asks what they plan to do for Thanksgiving. She also discusses the poor economy and asks if it has affected Mary, Linnet, and Claude very much. Birdie addresses Mary Moore as Aunt Mollie.
Date: November 23, 1907
Creator: McGee, Birdie
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Birdie McGee to Mary Moore and Linnet and Claude White, April 5, 1906] (open access)

[Letter from Birdie McGee to Mary Moore and Linnet and Claude White, April 5, 1906]

Letter from Birdie McGee saying that she hasn't gotten her garden in yet, so won't have vegetables for at least three months. Alice is getting glasses, Will gave notice at his job and is going to farming, Uncle Abe is getting better and other family news. She says Sallie Love has gone crazy again and now has become a Christian Scientist and is curing Bailey of consumption. He is nothing but a skeleton and hasn't been able to leave the house all winter.
Date: April 5, 1906
Creator: McGee, Birdie
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Birdie McGee to Mary Moore, February 28, 1906] (open access)

[Letter from Birdie McGee to Mary Moore, February 28, 1906]

Letter from Birdie McGee to her Aunt Mollie [Mary] giving family news. Uncle Abe Franklin is very ill He wore himself down riding more than 20 miles in one day to go get a new horse and took sick. Talks of Uncle Tobe's death. From what they can tell, he starved himself to death after he lost all his money. Includes letter dated February 11, 1906 from Gallatin, Tennessee addressed to Aunt Molly, with no author listed. He talks of Uncle Tobe's funeral costs and the sale of a saddle.
Date: February 28, 1906
Creator: McGee, Birdie
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Birdie McGee to Mr. and Mrs. C. D. White, October 17, 1901] (open access)

[Letter from Birdie McGee to Mr. and Mrs. C. D. White, October 17, 1901]

This letter is from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Birdie McGee and is addressed to Linnet and Claude D. White. In this letter, McGee informs the White's of the goings-on in Chambersville, Texas. The news includes: an update on Charles' health, a discussion about Linnet's trunk, details about their telephone call, a dialogue about missing Linnet, a note to Claude about the couple's happiness, a discussion about their next visit, news about Moore receiving a box of jewelry in the mail, and a question about receiving all her items in her trunk. She closes the letter by sending her love and best wishes to Linnet and Claude.
Date: October 17, 1901
Creator: McGee, Birdie
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Birdie McGee to the Moore family, February 4, 1900] (open access)

[Letter from Birdie McGee to the Moore family, February 4, 1900]

This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Birdie McGee and is addressed to Charles B. Moore, Linnet Moore, and Aunt Mollie. In this letter, McGee informs the Moore family and Aunt Mollie of the goings-on in Gallatin, Tennessee. The News includes: a confirmation about receiving the most current letter written by the Moore's, a weather update, details about the smallpox outbreak and how everyone is getting their vaccinations, a discussion about going to town to get a vaccination and details that Alice is sock from hers, news about community deaths, a dialogue about social events some family members attended and what happened at the events, health updates on Matilda Dodd and on the family members who have been vaccinated, and a discussion about clothing. She closes the letter by noting that the family should write to her soon. The envelope is included with the letter.
Date: February 4, 1900
Creator: McGee, Birdie
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Birdie McKinley to Mary Ann Moore, Linnet White and Claude D. White, January 10, 1907] (open access)

[Letter from Birdie McKinley to Mary Ann Moore, Linnet White and Claude D. White, January 10, 1907]

This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Birdie McKinley and is addressed to the White's and Mary Ann Moore. In this letter, McKinley informs Linnet White of the goings-on in Gallatin, TN. the news includes: a discussion about all the bad things that have happened recently, details about how she misses her father, a dialogue about what the family did for Christmas including events attended and menus for dinner, news about her sewing endeavor, a discussion about her new black suit, a dialogue about Mattie McGee and Henry McGee grieving for Will in their own ways, news about family and friends, community updates, and a discussions about exchanging photographs. Birdie closes the letter by stating that the White's and Mary Ann should write to her soon. A clipping of the suit purchased by Birdie is included with the letter as well as the envelope she sent to Linnet White.
Date: January 7, 1907
Creator: McKinley, Birdie
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Birdie McKinley to Mary Moore, Claude and Linnet White, August 2, 1907] (open access)

[Letter from Birdie McKinley to Mary Moore, Claude and Linnet White, August 2, 1907]

Letter from Birdie McKinley to Mary Moore, Claude and Linnet White. She received their letter and was sad to hear that they weren't coming to visit. She says that she could not go visit them because they are having a lot of bad luck. She is sorry that their crops are not doing well. Birdie's chickens have cholera. Lillie Bell has consumption. She canned and jammed Blackberries and sold them. She comments that everything is ripening late. The cashier at the bank was robbing it for years. She mentions how the money was being used. She brags about Will and how well he is doing. She is waiting for Linnet's letter and wishing they would come visit. She talks about the work she is doing and gives news about people. Richard Dobbins got married. She asks for information about the people living in Texas.
Date: August 2, 1907
Creator: McKinley, Birdie
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Birdie McKinley to Mary Moore, Claude and Linnet White, June 22, 1909] (open access)

[Letter from Birdie McKinley to Mary Moore, Claude and Linnet White, June 22, 1909]

Letter from Birdie McKinley to Mary Moore, Claude and Linnet White. She doesn't think they received her last letter. She comments that they have had so much rain and all of the vegetables they have had. Mattie's beau died. She mentions everyone's health and how fast Henry and Lillian are growing. She talks about her chickens. She asks if they plan to come visit in the summer, because she really wants to see them. She comments on the weather and asks if they think about moving to St. Louis. She liked their pictures and asks about Claude's father. She asks for a long letter.
Date: June 22, 1909
Creator: McKinley, Birdie
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Birdie McKinley to Mary Moore, Claude and Linnet White, September 9, 1907] (open access)

[Letter from Birdie McKinley to Mary Moore, Claude and Linnet White, September 9, 1907]

Letter from Birdie McKinley to Mary Moore, Claude and Linnet White. She says they are doing well, except Lillian had a short sick spell. Will wants to sell their house in Gallatin. She went to the fair with Will and Bessie. Mollie Love died. Sh wishes they would come visit her. She met up with John Wood at the fair. She mentions how some people are doing. She talks about the fruit she wants and the rain they need. Mr. Lawrence stayed with them. One of her pigs got killed by a train. She has been so busy she hasn't been able to finish the letter. She was reminded of Will and wonders about Mattie and Henry. She hopes she will have news the next time she writes and can't wait for their next letter. She encloses a picture of Will that Aunt B had. There is a drawing on the back of the envelope.
Date: September 9, 1907
Creator: McKinley, Birdie
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from C. B. Moore, June 23, 1901] (open access)

[Letter from C. B. Moore, June 23, 1901]

Letter from C. B. Moore. He talks about the weather. He went to visit Priest. He talks about hiring cotton choppers. He hopes they are having fun with Uncle John's kids. He talks about his health. There was a game between Chambersville and Melissa, the game tied 10-10. He saw the Anderson girls. He talks about cotton chopping.
Date: June 23, 1901
Creator: Moore, C. B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from C. B. Moore to Carry Goodall, 1900] (open access)

[Letter from C. B. Moore to Carry Goodall, 1900]

Letter to Miss Carry that the book she asked C. B. Moore to read is not to his liking. He tried reading the book and he did not like the preface and then when trying to read the first chapter he kept falling asleep. He feels the book is not of his capacity. He says that it is not just this book and its ideas that don't agree with him.
Date: 1900
Creator: Moore, C. B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from C. B. Moore to Claude D. White, June 2, 1901] (open access)

[Letter from C. B. Moore to Claude D. White, June 2, 1901]

Letter from C. B. Moore to Claude White. Moore is telling Claude Linnet's progress from Austin to Gallatin. And that she has made it there safely. He received a letter from William H. McGee that she had made it. He says that they are doing well also.
Date: June 2, 1901
Creator: Moore, C. B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from C. B. Moore to Linnet Moore, May 30, 1901] (open access)

[Letter from C. B. Moore to Linnet Moore, May 30, 1901]

Letter to Linnet Moore from C. B. Moore. He talks about the rain. They sent her a letter to Austin and one to Gallatin. He talked to Priest. He talks about farming. He mentions who he has written.
Date: May 30, 1901
Creator: Moore, C. B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from C. B. Moore to Linnet Moore, May 1901] (open access)

[Letter from C. B. Moore to Linnet Moore, May 1901]

Letter from C. B. Moore to Linnet Moore. The letter has been too badly damaged to discern what is being mentioned.
Date: 1901-05-2X
Creator: Moore, C. B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from C. B. Moore to Mary Moore, January 8, 1900] (open access)

[Letter from C. B. Moore to Mary Moore, January 8, 1900]

Letter to Mary Moore He received her letter and they all felt compelled to write her back. Willie finished and sent his letter already. Linnet was too tired and went to bed early. He tells her what he has been doing and mentions that he had some visitors. He mentions the weather and how cold it has been. He was hoping to get a letter from her that evening, but didn't. He talks about all the rain they have had. He mentions food that he has eaten. He received a letter from Kate Wallace and a card from her. He will try to finish his letter and send it off. Willie has been visiting Priest. He again mentions the weather. He lost a tooth. He talks about the letters he is expecting and how well their milk is.
Date: January 8, 1900
Creator: Moore, C. B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from C.B. Moore to Mary Moore, January 11, 1900] (open access)

[Letter from C.B. Moore to Mary Moore, January 11, 1900]

Letter to Mary Moore from her husband C.B. Moore. Willie sent his and Linnet's letter to her. He read the paper and then went to bed. He had a hard time sleeping because of the cold. He mentions that it has been raining. He mentions that Linnet and Willie are milking and the weather is still dreary. Linnet is cooking for him and now the wind has picked up and is hurting his eyes, so he has to stay inside. He received a letter from Camilla Wallace, but none from her. By the evening it cleared up, but he thinks it may frost. He went to sleep early, although he work up because of the cold. Tommy was still over after ten o'clock. There was an incident with a negro, he got arrested. He then copies an entry from his diary of the day. He tells her to stay as long as she can and to enjoy her visit.
Date: January 11, 1900
Creator: Moore, C. B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Carter Dalton Linnet Moore,  April 8, 1900] (open access)

[Letter from Carter Dalton Linnet Moore, April 8, 1900]

Letter from Carter Dalton to Linnet Moore in which he confesses that he forgot to "check your trunk and have cussed myself over and over for so doing." He tells her about a dam that washed away killing nine men in Austin, Texas. He asks Linnet's advice on answering a letter from a woman. He wants to keep her as a friend, but not encourage her to think he wants more from the relationship. He say that he is thinking about going "to the Territory" next summer.
Date: April 8, 1900
Creator: Dalton, Carter
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Carter Dalton to Linnet Moore, April 19, 1900] (open access)

[Letter from Carter Dalton to Linnet Moore, April 19, 1900]

Letter from Carter Dalton to Linnet Moore in which he says that Lula Dalton and Mrs. White went to the university to hear William Jennings Bryan. He has "a whole train load of people" from Burnet staying with him, so that they could be in town to hear Mr. Bryan. Small post has broken out at the University. He updates Linnet on his activities, the girl he is courting, and the news of their friends.
Date: April 19, 1900
Creator: Dalton, Carter
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Carter Dalton to Linnet Moore, May 30, 1901] (open access)

[Letter from Carter Dalton to Linnet Moore, May 30, 1901]

Letter from Dalton Carter to Linnet Moore in which he tells her about his trip to Burnet and Llano, Texas. He also gives updates on the friends they have in common and on family members.
Date: May 30, 1901
Creator: Dalton, Carter
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library