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Box 2

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Contains 177 Results:

Letter to Beauford Delaney from Imogene Delaney; Knoxville, Tennessee, 1956 September 12

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 15, item: 1
Identifier: ms_3967.II.A.2.15.1
Scope and Contents

Imogene Delaney praises Beauford Delaney's talents and wishes him the best of luck. She updates him on her life and the life of the family. Handwritten. Envelope attached.

Dates: 1956 September 12

Letter to Beauford Delaney from Imogene Delaney; Knoxville, Tennessee, 1964 September 20

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 15, item: 2
Identifier: ms_3967.II.A.2.15.2
Scope and Contents

Imogene Delaney writes about Junior Delaney's admittance into a hospital in Bearden. She also tells Beauford Delaney about the changes in the Knoxville education system. Handwritten.

Dates: 1964 September 20

Letter to Beauford Delaney from Imogene Delaney; Knoxville, Tennessee, 1965 May 2

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 16, item: 1
Identifier: ms_3967.II.A.2.16.1
Scope and Contents

Imogene Delaney writes to Beauford Delaney telling him of the tragic passing of Aunt Ruth's daughter, Carolyn and of the death of Aunt Anna. She documents the arrangements and the funeral. Handwritten.

Dates: 1965 May 2

Letter to Beauford Delaney from Imogene Delaney; Knoxville, Tennessee, 1965 June 8

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 16, item: 2
Identifier: ms_3967.II.A.2.16.2
Scope and Contents

Imogene Delaney describes her end of the year teaching experience, and tells Beauford Delaney that she is happy that he is surrounded by his friends, especially Mr. Bioud. She also writes that she is glad that he found his place in Paris, as she does not believe America would have offered him the same kind of life. Handwritten.

Dates: 1965 June 8

Letter to Beauford Delaney from Imogene Delaney; Knoxville, Tennessee, 1965 December 18

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 17, item: 1
Identifier: ms_3967.II.A.2.17.1
Scope and Contents

Imogene Delaney sends holiday greetings to Beauford Delaney. She tells him about how she designed her bulletin board at school, and how she is always running to keep up with mom and dad. Handwritten. Envelope attached.

Dates: 1965 December 18

Letter to Beauford Delaney from Imogene Delaney; Knoxville, Tennessee, 1966 May 16

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 17, item: 2
Identifier: ms_3967.II.A.2.17.2
Scope and Contents

Imogene Delaney updates Beauford Delaney on Ogust Delaney and Mike's Easter trip to Knoxville. She also writes about Ogust Delaney's health scare. Handwritten. Envelope attached.

Dates: 1966 May 16

Letter to Joseph Delaney from Delia Delaney; Knoxville, Tennessee, 1939 February 16

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 3, item: 3
Identifier: ms_3967.II.A.2.3.3
Scope and Contents

Delia Delaney tells Joseph Delaney that she is suffering with problems in her feet and cannot move around as well. She asks Joseph Delaney to send her more updates on his life. Handwritten. Envelope attached.

Dates: 1939 February 16

Letter to Beauford and Joseph Delaney from Delia Delaney; Knoxville, Tennessee, 1939 October, 12

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 3, item: 4
Identifier: ms_3967.II.A.2.3.4
Scope and Contents

Delia Delaney writes to Beauford and Joseph Delaney asking if they would be willing to write to the Red Cross to see if she is eligible to receive her pension. Handwritten.

Dates: 1939 October, 12

Letter to Joseph Delaney from Delia Delaney; Knoxville, Tennessee, 1940 April 31

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 3, item: 5
Identifier: ms_3967.II.A.2.3.5
Scope and Contents

Delia Delaney sends Joseph Delaney updates regarding the family and Knoxville. Handwritten. Envelope attached.

Dates: 1940 April 31

Letter to Joseph Delaney from Delia Delaney; Knoxville, Tennessee, 1940 September 14

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 3, item: 6
Identifier: ms_3967.II.A.2.3.6
Scope and Contents

Delia Delaney tells Joseph Delaney that she thinks of him always, even if she does not write to him. She gives him an update on various family members. Handwritten.

Dates: 1940 September 14

Letter to Joseph Delaney from Delia Delaney; Knoxville, Tennessee, 1941 January 26

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 4, item: 1
Identifier: ms_3967.II.A.2.4.1
Scope and Contents

Delia Delaney updates Joseph Delaney about life in Knoxville. She tells him to send her more letters and to stay out of night clubs. Handwritten. Envelope attached.

Dates: 1941 January 26

Letter to Joseph Delaney from Delia Delaney; Knoxville, Tennessee, 1941 March 25

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 4, item: 2
Identifier: ms_3967.II.A.2.4.2
Scope and Contents

Delia Delaney thanks Joseph Delaney for his letter and the money that he sent to her. She writes that his life and letters are so interesting that she can't find the words to write that could compete with his. Handwritten.

Dates: 1941 March 25

Letter to Joseph Delaney from Delia Delaney; Knoxville, Tennessee, 1941 October 16

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 4, item: 3
Identifier: ms_3967.II.A.2.4.3
Scope and Contents

Delia Delaney updates Joseph Delaney about the family. She tells him that he is always in her prayers and hopes that he will go to church. Handwritten.

Dates: 1941 October 16

Letter to Joseph Delaney from Delia Delaney; Knoxville, Tennessee, 1947 March 18

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 4, item: 4
Identifier: ms_3967.II.A.2.4.4
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Delia Delaney tells Joseph Delaney that she was very happy to hear that he and Beauford Delaney went to Philadelphia together. She also writes that Lizzie Carter attended one of his exhibitions. Handwritten. Envelope attached.

Dates: 1947 March 18

Letter to Joseph Delaney from Delia Delaney; Knoxville, Tennessee, 1947 April 2

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 4, item: 5
Identifier: ms_3967.II.A.2.4.5
Scope and Contents

Delia Delaney thanks Joseph Delaney for his letter and hopes that he will come to Knoxville during the summer. Handwritten. Envelope attached.

Dates: 1947 April 2

Letter to Joseph Delaney from Delia Delaney; Knoxville, Tennessee, 1948 February 17

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 4, item: 6
Identifier: ms_3967.II.A.2.4.6
Scope and Contents

Delia Delaney sends Joseph Delaney updates concerning friends and the family. She wishes that he takes care of himself and go to church. Envelope attached.

Dates: 1948 February 17

Letter to Emery Delaney from Beauford Delaney; Paris, France, 1966 August 31

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 6, item: 2
Identifier: ms_3967.II.A.2.6.2
Scope and Contents

Beauford Delaney thanks Emery Delaney for his letters. He tells Emery that he believes Ogust Delaney will recover from her sickness. On the subject of illness, he writes that it is often through illness and difficulties that the greatest realizations about life are made clear. Handwritten.

Dates: 1966 August 31

Letter to Emery Delaney from Beauford Delaney; Paris, France, undated

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 6, item: 3
Identifier: ms_3967.II.A.2.6.3
Scope and Contents

Beauford Delaney tells Emery Delaney about the harsh Parisian winter. He writes about the most recent Time Magazine, which contained stories of people that they knew. Handwritten.

Dates: undated

Letter to Beauford Delaney from Emery Delaney; Knoxville, Tennessee, 1954 April 8

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 6, item: 1
Identifier: ms_3967.II.A.2.6.1

Letter to Beauford Delaney from Emery Delaney; Knoxville, Tennessee, 1960 May 29

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 7, item: 1
Identifier: ms_3967.II.A.2.7.1
Scope and Contents

Emery Delaney writes that he wishes Beauford Delaney would come to visit Knoxville. He recounts a trip that they recently took to the Smoky Mountains. Handwritten. Envelope attached.

Dates: 1960 May 29