--John Fleckner
Adina Via, 1955 |
Letter from Adina Via to Frank Robinson, January 15, 1951 |
Robinson, from 1951 to 1960. They are part of the Robinson-Via Family Papers, 1845-2001.
Adina’s letters are a consistent record of how she presents herself to Franklin during her transitions from high school to the workforce in 1950s rural Maryland. As I delve deeper into her letters, I learn about the details of her everyday life; from how often she washes her hair, to the cost of her long distance phone bill, to how long she spent planting tobacco, to how much she enjoys her newfound independence from her job. Yet, there is just as much to discover from what is left unwritten.
Adina Via, 1955 |
Rachel Dean, Smith College Intern
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Nice blog Rachel!
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