Letters to Abby Howe Turner 1896

History

Abby Turner corresponded with many of her colleagues, classmates, and students. This particular set of letters (and postcards, and photos) are mostly from students that worked overseas, or other professors who were on vacation. Several of her most prolific correspondents have their own pages because they wrote so many letters:

The Images

All letters have at least their first page or a portion of the first page scanned, and comments about their contents are included below.

A Letter written on Aug 4, 1912: page 1 No envelope survives. Full contents of letter, though only the first page of the letter is scanned.
A Letter written on Nov 21, 1912: page 1 No envelope survives. Full contents of letter.
A Letter written on Jun 30, 1913: page 1 No envelope survives. Full contents of letter.
A Letter written on Mar 29, 1914: page 1 No envelope survives. Full contents of letter, though only the first page of the letter is scanned.
A Letter Written on Jun 1, 1914: envelope Addressed to Miss Abby H. Turner at Mount Holyoke College.; page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.
A Letter Written on Apr 15, 1915: envelope Addressed to Miss Abby H. Turner at Mount Holyoke College, from Constantinople College in Turkey.; page 1 Full contents of letter, though only part of the first page is scanned.
A Postal Card Written on Nov 7, 1916: front Postmarked Nov 7, 1916. Addressed to Miss A. H. Turner at Mount Holyoke, from Louise B. Wallace at Constantinople College.; back Undivided back. "November 7, 1916. Your printed card, not dated, came last week with fine news about Dr. Clapp and the Biological Department. Mary is blooming since her return and our college-life runs smoothly. I do not receive Dr. Clapp's letters, alas, but Mary brought so much news that I had a feast. I think of you and Ann very often[.] Loving wishes to you both and to the Doctor. many thanks for your card. Louise B. Wallace"
A Letter Written on Nov 4, 1917: envelope Addressed to Miss Abby H. Turner at Mount Holyoke College, from Laura Baer in Westhampton Beach NY. Postmarked Nov 4, 1917 4pm in Westhampton Beach NY.; page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.
A Letter Written on Nov 13, 1917: envelope Addressed to Miss A. H. Turner at Mount Holyoke College. Postmarked Nov 13, 1917 5pm in Boston, Mass.; page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.
A Letter Written on Dec 12, 1917: envelope Addressed to Miss Abby H. Turner.; page 1 Full contents of letter.
A Letter Written on Dec 23, 1917: envelope Addressed to Miss Abby H. Turner at Mount Holyoke College from the Mass. Agricultural College, Amherst, Mass. Postmarked Dec 24 [1917] in Amherst, Mass.; page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.
A Letter Written on Dec 24, 1917: envelope Addressed to Miss A. H. Turner at Mount Holyoke College. Postmarked Dec 24 [1917] 12pm in Boston, Mass.; page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.
A Letter Written on Dec 25, 1917: envelope Addressed to Miss A. H. Turner at Mount Holyoke College. Postmarked Dec 26, 1917 6pm in Washington DC.; page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.
A Letter Written on Dec 26, 1917: envelope Addressed to Miss A. H. Turner at Mount Holyoke College. Postmarked Dec 26 [1917] 9pm in Boston, Mass.; page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.
A Letter written on Jan 8, 1918: page 1 No envelope survives. Full contents of letter, though only the first page of the letter is scanned.
A Letter written on Jan 25, 1918: page 1 No envelope survives. Full contents of letter, though only the first page of the letter is scanned.
A Letter written on Jan 28, 1918: page 1 No envelope survives. Full contents of letter, though only the first page of the letter is scanned.
A Letter Written on Apr 18, 1921: page 1 No envelope survives. Full contents of letter.
A Letter Written on May 9, 1921: envelope Addressed to Miss Abby H. Turner at Mount Holyoke College, from G. E. Knox at Constantinople College in Turkey.; page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.
A Letter Written on Jul 24, 1921: envelope Addressed to Miss Abby Howe Turner at the College, forwarded to Newagen, Maine. Postmarked Jul 25 [1921] in Claremont, Cal. and transit marked Jul 30, 1921 10am in South Hadley.; page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.
A Letter Written on Aug 8, 1921: envelope Addressed to Miss Abby Howe Turner at Mount Holyoke College, forwarded to Miss Young's cottage at Pemaquid Point, Maine. Postmarked Aug 8, 1921 in Wonalance NH, and transit marked Aug 9, 1921 10am in South Hadley.; page 1 Full contents of letter, though only part of the first page is scanned.
A Letter Written on Sep 11, 1921: envelope Addressed to Miss Abby Howe Turner at Faculty House. Postmarked Sep 11, 1921 12pm in New York City.; page 1 Full contents of letter, though only part of the first page is scanned.
A Letter Written on Sep 14, 1921: envelope Addressed to Miss Abby Howe Turner at Faculty House. Postmarked Sep 15, 1921 1pm in New York City.; page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.
A Postal Card Written on Sep 18, 1921: front Postmarked Sep 20, 1921 1pm in Easthampton, Mass. Addressed to Miss Abby H. Turner at Mount Holyoke.; back Undivided back. "Easthampton, Mass. Sept. 18, 21. Dear Friend - Forgive me for seeming to neglect your kind birthday greeting of July 28. (31 July was my 86th). You know how full of everything my summer has been. I am glad you had such a restful time on the Maine coast for you certainly needed it sorely. I do not forget all yr. kindness to Katharine & myself. K. seems to be enjoying her new life at the [...] School. N. Y. C. Says the Mt. Hol. grounding in Geology &c. wh. you & others gave her help greatly, now. I hope you are feeling invigorated for another yrs work & that I may see you after I return Oct. 1 Love, Anna C. Edwards"
A Card Written around Sep 22, 1921: card "Second International Congress of Eugenics / American Museum of Natural History / New York City / To whom it may concern: This certifies that Prof. Abby H. Turner has been duly enrolled as a Delegate of Mt. Holyoke College at the Second International Congress of Eugenics to be held in New York City, U.S.A., September, 22-28 1921, and as such is entitled to attend the meeting of that body. / C. C. Little / Secretary-General"
A Letter Written on Sep 24, 1921: envelope Addressed to Miss Abby Howe Turner at Faculty House, from Farview in North Chatham, New York. Postmarked Sep 26, 1921 7am in North [Chatham], NY.; page 1 Full contents of letter, though only part of the first page is scanned.
A Letter Written on Sep 28, 1921: envelope Addressed to Miss Abby Howe Turner at Faculty House, from Farview in North Chatham, New York. Postmarked Sep 28, 1921 pm in North Chatham, NY.; page 1 Full contents of letter, though only part of the first page is scanned.
A Letter Written on Oct 2, 1921: envelope Addressed to Miss Abby Howe Turner at Faculty House. Postmarked Oct 2, 1921 12midnight in New York City.; page 1 Full contents of letter, though only part of the first page is scanned.
A Letter Written on Oct 5, 1921: envelope Addressed to Miss Abby Howe Turner at Faculty House. Postmarked Oct 5, 1921 12midnight in New York City.; page 1 Full contents of letter, though only part of the first page is scanned.
A Letter Written on Jan 28, 1922: envelope Addressed to Miss Abby H. Turner at Mount Holyoke College, but also "for Miss Carr and Miss Laird; page 1 Full contents of letter, though only part of the first page is scanned.
A Letter written on Mar 7, 1923: page 1 No envelope survives. Full contents of letter.
A Letter Written on Apr 22, 1923: envelope Addressed to Miss Abby Turner at Mount Holyoke College, with a return address from H. M. Allyn in Canton China. Stamp torn off the envelope.; page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page of the letter is scanned.
A Letter Written on May 15, 1923: envelope Addressed to Miss Abby H. Turner at Mount Holyoke College, with a return address from the Office of the Dean at Smith College. Postmarked May 15, 1923 7pm in Northampton, Mass.; page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page of the letter is scanned.
A Letter Written on Aug 16, 1923: envelope Addressed to Miss Abby H. Turner at Faculty House, South Hadley, from Shanghai College in China, but not postally used. Sender adds below address: "To introduce Miss Tau" and a pencil inscription above the address reminds: "write A. Noyes"; page 1 Full contents of letter, though only part of the first page is scanned.; enclosure A neatly folded lacy handkerchief is enclosed.
A Letter Written on Apr 15, 1924: envelope Addressed to Miss Abby H. Turner at Mount Holyoke College, with a return address from Radcliffe College. Postmarked Apr 15, 1924 11am in Cambridge, Mass.; page 1 Full contents of letter.
A Letter written on Apr 17, 1924: page 1 No envelope survives. Full contents of letter.
A Letter written on Apr 17, 1924: page 1 No envelope survives. Full contents of letter.
A Letter Written on May 4, 1924: envelope Addressed to Professor Abby Turner in South Hadley, with a return address from M. A. Chase in Cambridge. Postmarked May 5, 1924 12:15pm in Cambridge, England.; page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page of the letter is scanned.
A Letter Written on May 10, 1924: envelope Addressed to Professor Abby Turner at Mount Holyoke College, with a return address from Radcliffe College. Postmarked May 10, 1924 10pm in Cambridge, Mass.; page 1 Full contents of letter.
A Letter written on May 12, 1924: envelope Addressed to Miss Abby H. Turner at Faculty House, with a return address from Harvard University School of Public Health. Postmarked May 13, 1924 9:30pm in Boston, Mass.; page 1 Full contents of letter.
A Letter Written on May 14, 1924: envelope Addressed to Miss Abby H. Turner at Mount Holyoke College, with a return address from Radcliffe College. Postmarked May 14, 1924 7pm in Cambridge, Mass.; page 1 Full contents of letter.
A Letter Written on Jun 9, 1924: envelope Addressed to Miss Abby H. Turner at Mount Holyoke College, with a return address from the Harvard University School of Public Health. Postmarked Jun 10, 1924 8pm in Boston.; page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page of the letter is scanned.
A Postcard Written on Aug 3, 1926: front "Gannet Ledges. Bonaventure Island - Perce P.Q." #112; back Divided back. Postmarked Aug 3, 1926 in Perce P.Q. Addressed to Miss Abby H. Turner in London. "Aug. 3. It was very pleasant to hear from you & have your pretty card. I am sending you this stunning view of the ldges we saw yesterday. Miss Smith said you would have loved the birds. They are larger than gulls, have pale-yellow heads & necks, white bodies & wings tipped with black. With best wishes for more good times & a safe return - Anna Starr."
A Postcard Written around Jul 8, 1927: front "London Tower Bridge from the River." #L18 by Judges.; back Divided back. Postmarked Jul 8, 1927 11am in Paddington. Addressed to Miss Abby Turner in South Hadley, and forwarded to Woods Hole. "My dear Miss Turner, As you can guess I am in London. I have been here for four busy days. I love it and am so sorry to be leaving to-morrow for Oxford and the Lake District, 'to' I know that part will be charming. I wish to thank you for your kind note which I received on the Mountain. I've nearly forgotten that terrific thesis & hope you have too. Sincerely Catherine Baldwin"
A Postcard Written around Jul 20, 1927: front "Norge. Midnatsol, Nordkap" 1/102 Eneret Mittet & Co.; back Divided back. Postmarked Jul 20, 1927 11am in Leithdo, and transit mark on Jul 30, 1927 5:30pm in South Hadley. Addressed to Miss Abby Turner in South Hadley, and forwarded to Woods Hole. "M did not see the sun at the North Cape but we have seen it at midnight on four other evenings and have had almost perfect weather all the way. Indeed we had to come up to the Arctic Circle to get varm! Norway is wonderful and this Arcadian trip seems to be admirably planned in every way. Each day brings something different. The Bennett guide has been our constant companion. Best wishes Anne S. Young."
A Postcard Written on Aug 4, 1927: front "Mt. Chocorua and Lake / Camera Study by K. Wright"; back Divided back. Postmarked Aug 5, 1927 in Naples, ME. Addressed to Miss A. H. Turner at Woods Hole. "Bay of Naples Hotel, Thursday night. We have had two perfect days, yesterday cool & clear, today warmer. The going was so good that we went on to the Weirs for the night. We staid [sic] at a funny place right on the lake front, Rose Edward Hotel. I was glad to see New London. It is beautiful. You wd. have loved the cardinal flowers & hardback by the way. This noon we had our lunch just below the Chocorua Inn on the edge of the Lake. Sweet place. Naples is lovely. The view of the bay on one side & Long Lake with the mountains on the other are fine. Wish you were here. Love from S. E. S."
Ripogenus Dam, Maine: front "Ripogenus Dam. 700 ft long, 65 ft high 45 ft wide / Third largest in U.S."; back Divided back. Postmarked Aug 11, 1927. Addressed to Miss Abby H. Turner in Woods Hole. "Wed. Aug. 10. Yesterday it rained and we stayed in. Today has been glorious and we drove 55 miles north in to the wilderness, to Ripgenus Dam, erected by the Gt. Mountain Lumber Co at Rip. Lake. We drove eight mules beyond the dam along the Mt. Katahdin Trail. This is the best trail for the mt. a party of women were doing the mt. today. You would have loved the trip. Tomorrow we start for Bangor where we drop the child. Moosehead Lake is a beautiful place. I'd like to come again and stay in a camp. Love from S. E. S."
A Postcard Written on Aug 5, 1929: front "Trafalgar Square. The Nelson Column, London."; back Divided back. Postmarked Aug 6, 1929 1:45pm in London. Addressed to Miss Abby H. Turner at Woods Hole. "London - Bank Holiday, Aug. 5, 1929. I was so glad to get your card, it is up on the table before me now. The general style of the door-way pictured on it does seem a bit different to my surroundings here. I am staying in Suffolk St. off Pall Mall just around the corner from [...] Cooke & everything. By looking out my window around some chimneys I can see Nelsons statue also can see the spire of St. Martins in the Fields and just then I heard Big Ben strike - everything is closed today but the museums & Lyons. H. M. [...]
A Letter written on Sep 22, 1930: page 1 No envelope survives. Full contents of letter, though only the first page of the letter is scanned.
A Letter Written on Nov 3, 1930: page 1 No envelope survives. Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.
A Letter Written on Dec 19, 1930: page 1 No envelope survives. Full contents of letter.
A Letter written on Feb 23, 1931: page 1 No envelope survives. Full contents of letter.
A Photo dated Feb, 1937: image Inscription on the reverse: "This is a coolie woman carrying brick up a bamboo ladder to the masons who are building the clock tower which Miss MacDugall's brother is giving in her honor. She is carrying 12 lone bricks piled on a pod on her head, and turned to look at me when I took the picture. Feb. 1937. Madras."
A Postcard written around Sep 8, 1937: front Untitled; back "Mt. Blue from Phillips, Maine" Divided back, postmarked Sep 8, 1937 12noon at Phillips, ME. Addressed to Miss Abby H. Turner at Mount Holyoke College. "Dear Abby: Have just received word from Lizzie. She plans to leave Nashua next Monday for Phillips unless it rains hard. That will be Sept 13". She has never stayed over but the one day but may wait till Thursday the 16th. It will probably be Wednesday the 15th we return. I do so want to see you. Hope it will work out so you can come up soon. You can stay all night for I have plenty of room. Lots of love Jessie."
A Letter written on Oct 30, 1937: envelope Addressed to Dr. A. B. [sic] Turner at the College "via Siberia"; page 1 Full contents of letter, though only a portion of the first page of the letter is scanned.
A Letter written on Apr 12, 1939: page 1 No envelope survives. Full contents of letter, though only a portion of the first page of the letter is scanned.
A Letter written on Oct 1, 1946: page 1 No envelope survives. Full contents of letter, though only a portion of the first page of the letter is scanned.
A Letter written on May 18, 1947: page 1 No envelope survives. Full contents of letter, though only a portion of the first page of the letter is scanned.
A Letter written on August, 1948: page 1 No envelope survives. Full contents of letter, though only a portion of the first page of the letter is scanned.
A Undated Card: outside Plain gray envelope. Front of the card says "Easter Greetings."; inside A photo of an unidentified woman in a garden, and a poem by Longfellow.