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One folder of correspondence from Barbara Howes' mother, her former governess, "Cumsie" (sp?), and of her governess, Vera Foster.

Includes handwritten letters from Howes to her mother describing her first trip abroad; plus four letters from William Jay Smith written when Howes worked for Southern Tenant Farmers' Union.

Early notebook by Howes' mother describing the account of her arrival, early months with notations (to age 4), plus a list of books read to her during her first 6 years or so.