The Elizabeth Bailey Letters, 1956

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History

These letters were written from Elizabeth ("Liz") Bailey to her parents in Syracuse NY. In the winter of 1956, Liz is a sophomore living in Mead Hall, taking many ski trips on the weekends, and pondering her plans for summer and junior year. She decides to work as a camp counselor at Chateaugay again this summer, and moves with a classmate to the new dorm (Buckland) in the fall. She mentions working on a show in the fall, and getting a job working for Winston handing out free samples of cigarettes to other students.

There are also a few letters and postcards from Liz's brother Tom to their parents in the summer of 1956 included in this collection. Tom is at a camp in Raquette Lake, NY in July, and at the beach in Ocean City NJ in August.

The Images

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

A Card Written on Jan 3, 1956, from Elizabeth to her parents
envelope Postmarked Jan 4, 1956 9am in South Hadley. Addressed to Mr and Mrs Alan Bailey, 107 Columbia Ave, Syracuse NY. Liz's return address (Mead Hall) is inscribed on the reverse flap.
card Full contents of letter, though only the front of the note card and its last page are scanned.

A Letter Written on Jan 8, 1956, from Elizabeth to her parents
envelope Addressed to Mr and Mrs Alan E. Bailey, 107 Columbia Ave, Syracuse NY. Postmarked Jan 9, 1956 12pm in South Hadley. Stamp has been ripped off the envelope. Liz's return address (Mead Hall) is inscribed on the reverse flap.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Jan 15, 1956, from Elizabeth to her parents
envelope Addressed to Mr and Mrs Alan E. Bailey, 107 Columbia Ave, Syracuse 7 NY. Postmarked Jan 19, 1956 5pm in South Hadley. Liz's return address (Mead Hall) is inscribed on the reverse flap.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Postal Card Written on Jan 30, 1956, from Elizabeth to her parents
front Postmarked Jan 30, 1956 12pm in South Hadley. Addressed to Mr and Mrs Alan Bailey, 107 Columbia Ave, Syracuse NY.
back "Mon A.M. / Dear Mom & Dad, Arrived back about 9:30 Friday - a good trip but a long one. No decent skiing anywhere in New England so we stayed around here yesterday & today. History exam was hard but a good exam. It's so nice to be able to just sit with nothing hanging over your head. Hope Tommy's marks were acceptable! Love, Liz"

A Letter Written on Feb 10, 1956, from Elizabeth to her parents
envelope Addressed to Mr and Mrs Alan Bailey, 107 Columbia Ave, Syracuse 7 NY. Postmarked Feb 11, 1956 12pm in South Hadley. Liz's return address (Mead Hall) is inscribed on the reverse flap.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only part of the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Feb 22, 1956, from Elizabeth to her parents
envelope Addressed to Mr and Mrs Alan Bailey, 107 Columbia Ave, Syracuse 7 NY. Postmarked Feb 23, 1956 12pm in South Hadley. Liz's return address (Mead Hall) is inscribed on the reverse flap.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only part of the first page is scanned.

A Postal Card Written on Feb 24, 1956, from Elizabeth to her parents
front Postmarked Feb 24, 1956 5pm in South Hadley. Addressed to Mr and Mrs A. E. Bailey, 107 Columbia Ave, Syracuse 7 NY.
back "Friday / Just a note. Heard from Aaron - $300 without batting an eyelash & an earnest plea for this summer. Wants to know soon. Also needs girl counselors. Can you think of anyone from home - must have: (quote) "out-going personality, camp experience, love of out-of-doors, & love to work with kids as well as being good at it." Could you some way send up some face lotion? Plastic bottle or some way. I'm short. Square Dance tomorrow night & fix breakfast for fellows at cabin Sun. A.M. Love, Me"

A Letter Written on Mar 6, 1956, from Elizabeth to her parents
envelope Addressed to Mr and Mrs A. E. Bailey, 107 Columbia Ave, Syracuse 7 NY. Postmarked Mar 7, 1956 12pm in South Hadley. Liz's return address (Mead Hall) is inscribed on the reverse flap.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only part of the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Mar 13, 1956, from Elizabeth to her parents
envelope Addressed to Mr and Mrs Alan E. Bailey, 107 Columbia Ave, Syracuse 7 NY. Postmarked Mar 15, 1956 12pm in South Hadley. Liz's return address (Mead Hall) is inscribed on the reverse flap.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only part of the first page is scanned.

An empty envelope postmarked Mar 14, 1956
front Postmarked Mar 14, 1956 12pm in South Hadley. Addressed to Mr and Mrs Alan Bailey, 107 Columbia Ave, Syracuse 7 NY. Liz's return address (Mead Hall) is inscribed on the reverse flap. A recipe for coffee cake is inscribed on the back of the envelope.

A Postal Card Written on Mar 14, 1956, from Elizabeth to her parents
front Postmarked Mar 14, 1956 5pm in South Hadley. Addressed to Mr and Mrs A. E. Bailey, 107 Columbia Ave, Syracuse 7 NY.
back "Wed A.M. / Scholarship announcement came today - same am't as last year - with possibility of increase in June if my 2nd semester marks are better. Won't write Aaron 'till I get home - Liz"

A Postcard Written on Mar 22, 1956, from Elizabeth to her parents
front "Crystal Hills Lodge & Ski Dorm, Intervale, N.H."
back Addressed to Mr and Mrs A. E. Bailey, 107 Columbia Ave, Syracuse 7 NY. Postmarked Mar 23, 1956 9:30am in North Conway, NH. "Thursday P.M. / Hi - Exhausted after a day at the slopes! We went to ski school this afternoon & I really feel I accomplished something. Sunny day, 45° & we all have scarlet faces. This is the lodge where we're staying. Most beautiful country - if it weren't for Aaron I'd love to spend the summer here. Love, Liz P.S. nothing from Irene"

A Postal Card Written on Apr 3, 1956, from Elizabeth to her parents
front Postmarked Apr 3, 1956 12pm in South Hadley. Addressed to Mr and Mrs A. E. Bailey, 107 Columbia Ave, Syracuse 7 NY.
back "Tuesday / Dear Mom & Dad, Arrived safe but bus was 1 hr. late. Seems kind of good to be back in the routine but I shudder when I think of the work ahead of me - oh well, only six weeks until exams. Really enjoyed the vacation - seeing the Mosier's & all. Glad to hear Tom's band is doing so well & hope his marks soon do likewise. Best of luck to him on the baseball team. Love, Liz P.S. Got table-waiting for next year."

A Letter Written on Apr 8, 1956, from Elizabeth to her parents
envelope Addressed to Mr and Mrs Alan Bailey, 107 Columbia Ave, Syracuse 7 NY. Postmarked Apr 9, 1956 12pm in South Hadley. Liz's return address (Mead Hall) is inscribed on the reverse flap.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only part of the first page is scanned.

A Postcard Written on Apr 10, 1956, from Elizabeth to her parents
front "Field Memorial Gate and Mary Lyon Tower, Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley, Massachusetts"
back Addressed to Mr and Mrs A. E. Bailey, 107 Columbia Ave, Syracuse 7 NY. Postmarked Apr 10, 1956 5pm in South Hadley. "4/10/56 Dear Mom & Dad, Box arrived yesterday afternoon & coke was finished in short order & was delicious! You collected more compliments on it. I love the "poppit" beads & of course I always need socks. Slip was lovely & long enough but a little tight in midriff because of the band. It shouldn't be any longer but suppose a larger size would be. Anyway - will send it along. Kids had a surprise party for me last night with another, fancy birthday cake, & informed me that I'm a fifth of a century old! Liz"

A Letter Written on Apr 15, 1956, from Elizabeth to her parents
envelope Addressed to Mr and Mrs Alan E. Bailey, 107 Columbia Ave, Syracuse 7 NY., with corner card return address (Mead Hall). Postmarked Apr 16, 1956 12pm in South Hadley.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only part of the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Apr 25, 1956, from Elizabeth to her parents
envelope Addressed to Mr and Mrs Alan Bailey, 107 Columbia Ave, Syracuse 7 NY., with corner card return address (Mead Hall). Postmarked Apr 26, 1956 12pm in South Hadley.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on May 6, 1956, from Elizabeth to her parents
envelope Addressed to Mr and Mrs A. E. Bailey, 107 Columbia Ave, Syracuse 7 NY. Postmarked May 7, 1956 12pm in South Hadley. Liz's return address (Mead Hall) is inscribed on the reverse flap.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only part of the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on May 17, 1956, from Elizabeth to her parents
envelope Addressed to Mr and Mrs Alan Bailey, 107 Columbia Ave, Syracuse 7 NY. Postmarked May 18, 1956 12pm in South Hadley. Liz's return address (Mead Hall) is inscribed on the reverse flap.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on May 25, 1956, from Elizabeth to her parents
envelope Addressed to Mr and Mrs Alan Bailey, 107 Columbia Ave, Syracuse 7 NY. Postmarked May 26, 1956 12pm in South Hadley. Liz's return address (Mead Hall) is inscribed on the reverse flap.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only part of the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Jun 30, 1956, from Elizabeth to her parents
envelope Addressed to Mr and Mrs Alan E. Bailey, 107 Columbia Ave, Syracuse 7 NY, with corner card for Camp Chateaugay. Postmarked Jul 2, 1956 pm in Merrill NY. Liz inscribed her name above the corner card.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only part of the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Jul 7, 1956, from Elizabeth's brother Tom to their parents
envelope Addressed to Mr and Mrs Alan E. Bailey, 107 Columbia Ave, Syracuse NY. Postmarked Jul 9, 1956 5pm in Raquette Lake NY. Inscription on the front of the envelope: "#1"
page 1 Full contents of letter.

A Letter Written on Jul 8, 1956, from Elizabeth to her parents
envelope Addressed to Mr and Mrs Alan E. Bailey, 107 Columbia Ave, Syracuse 7 NY, with corner card for Camp Chateaugay. Postmarked Jul 9, 1956 pm in Merrill NY. Liz inscribed her name above the corner card.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only part of the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Jul 12, 1956, from Elizabeth's brother Tom to their parents
envelope Addressed to Mr and Mrs Alan E. Bailey, 107 Columbia Ave, Syracuse NY, with corner card for Tom Bailey, S.U. Reading Camp, Sagamore Lodge, Racquette [sic] Lake NY. Postmarked Jul 12, 1956 5pm in Raquette Lake NY. Inscription on the front of the envelope: "#2"
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Jul 17, 1956, from Elizabeth to her parents
envelope Addressed to Mr and Mrs Alan Bailey, 107 Columbia Ave, Syracuse 7 NY, with corner card for Camp Chateaugay. Postmarked Jul 18, 1956 pm in Merrill NY.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only part of the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Jul 19, 1956, from Elizabeth's brother Tom to their parents
envelope Addressed to Mr and Mrs Alan E. Bailey, 107 Columbia Ave, Syracuse NY. Postmarked Jul 19, 1956 5pm in Raquette Lake NY. Inscription on the front of the envelope: "#3" Inscription on the back of the envelope: "P.S. Bring camera and some sinkers for fishing. (very small)"
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Postal Card Written around Jul 19, 1956, from Elizabeth's brother Tom to their parents
front Addressed to Mr. & Mrs. Alan Bailey, 107 Columbia Ave, Syracuse 7 NY, with corner card for T. Bailey, Sagamore Lodge, Raquette Lake, NY. Postmarked Jul 19, 1956 5pm in Raquette Lake, NY. Inscription: "#4"
back "Hi. Please bring my trombone up with you Sat. I forgot to add this in the letter. If this doesn't look like my handwriting to you it isn't, it's my roomate's. [sic] Love Tom"

A Letter Written on Jul 22, 1956, from Elizabeth to her parents
envelope Addressed to Mr and Mrs Alan Bailey, 107 Columbia Ave, Syracuse 7 NY, with corner card for Camp Chateaugay. Postmarked Jul 23, 1956 pm in Merrill NY. Liz inscribed her name above the corner card.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only part of the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Jul 26, 1956, from Elizabeth's brother Tom to their parents
envelope Addressed to Mr and Mrs Alan E. Bailey, 107 Columbia Ave, Syracuse 7 NY. Postmarked Jul 27, 1956 5pm in Raquette Lake NY. Tom's return address (Sagamore Lodge) is inscribed on the back flap. Inscription on the envelope: "#5"
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Postcard Written on Jul 28, 1956, from Elizabeth's brother Tom to Elizabeth
front Addressed to Miss Elizabeth Bailey, Camp Chateaugay, Merrill NY. Postmarked Jul 28, 1956 5pm in Raquette Lake, NY.
back "7/28/56 Hi, how is the camp & all the kids this year? Any different from last year? This camp is really great and I am having a real ball. This place is like a resort, we have bol bowling alleys, a pool table, ping, pong, a tennis court which isn't very good & many other things. We sleep in dorms with two in a room. Our classes are really great. All ready Already I have learned how to take notes and I have improved my reading (speed, comprehension), spelling, vocabular [sic] and study habits. Drop a line if you have time. Love Tom"

A Letter Written on Jul 29, 1956, from Elizabeth to her parents
envelope Addressed to Mr and Mrs Alan Bailey, 107 Columbia Ave, Syracuse 7 NY, with corner card for Camp Chateaugay. Postmarked Jul 30, 1956 pm in Merrill NY. Liz inscribed her name above the corner card.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only part of the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Aug 1, 1956, from Elizabeth to her parents
envelope Addressed to Mr and Mrs Alan Bailey, 107 Columbia Ave, Syracuse 7 NY, with corner card for Camp Chateaugay. Postmarked Aug 2, 1956 pm in Merrill NY. Liz inscribed her name above the corner card.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only part of the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Aug 1, 1956, from Elizabeth's brother Tom to their parents
envelope Addressed to Mr and Mrs Alan E. Bailey, 107 Columbia Ave, Syracuse NY. Postmarked Aug 1, 1956 5pm in Raquette Lake NY. Inscription on the envelope: "#6"
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only part of the first page is scanned.

A Postcard Written on Aug 9, 1956, from Elizabeth to her parents
front "Camp Chateaugay - Merrill, N.Y."
back Addressed to Mr and Mrs A. E. Bailey, 107 Columbia Ave, Syracuse 7 NY. Postmarked Aug 10, 1956 pm in Merrill, NY. "Thursday / Dear Mom & Dad, It was so good to see you the other night. Wish you could come again & bring Tom - but a reminder - Mud (Margaret) Norton & Barbara Martin - globetrotters - are due in Syracuse around August 13, the last word I had from them. Just so they don't catch you completely off guard. Love, Liz"

A Letter Written on Aug 9, 1956, from Elizabeth to her brother Tom
envelope Addressed to Mr Tom Bailey, Sagamore Lodge, Raquette Lake NY, with corner card for Camp Chateaugay. Postmarked Aug 10, 1956 pm in Merrill NY. Liz inscribed her name above the corner card.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only part of the first page is scanned.

A Postal Card Written around Aug 9, 1956, from Liz's brother Tom to their parents
front A linen postcard view of a crowded beach. The heads of two people in the center of the image are circled.
back Addressed to Mr and Mrs Alan E. Bailey, 107 Columbia Ave, Syracuse NY. Postmarked Aug 9, 1956 5pm in Ocean City, NJ. "see other side / 8/[...]/56 Hi, Having a wonderful time. Had a beautifut [sic] day today and we went swimming and I got a real burn on my stomach & legs. We went to supper Wed. with Dave's brother George and his wife. We played tennis this afternoon & last night we went bowling and I bowled 170. Love Tom"

A Letter Written on Aug 19 [?], 1956, from Elizabeth to her parents
envelope Addressed to Mr and Mrs Alan Bailey, 107 Columbia Ave, Syracuse 7 NY, with corner card for Camp Chateaugay. Postmarked Aug 20 [?], 1956 pm in Merrill NY. Liz inscribed her name above the corner card.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only part of the first page is scanned.
page 1 "Mankind Day / History of Art - Big Dips - 1956" The typewritten script of the skit mentioned in the letter. The text is marked in the margin with the names of each person who read each part. Liz concluded with a handwritten inscription: "The presentation was in the form of four tableaux with the person on stage in appropriate dress in front of a painted backdrop. The art work was magnificent from the caveman's primitive animals painted in white on slate blue to the abstract painting & sculpture in the last scene. A big success for the Big Dips!"

A Postal Card Written on Aug 23, 1956, from Elizabeth to her parents
front Addressed to Mr and Mrs Alan Bailey, 107 Columbia Ave, Syracuse 7 NY. Postmarked Aug 23, 1956 pm in Merrill NY. [The 23rd is a Thursday and this card is written on a Friday, so maybe she's lost track of the day of the week.]
back "Friday / Dear Mom & Dad, As things stand now, I'll be coming home Monday, arriving in late afternoon or supper time - maybe a little later depending on when we can get away. Counselor show was last night & things are winding up - we start packing kids tomorrow. Hope Tom had (or is having) a good trip. See you Monday. Love, Liz"

A Postal Card Written on Aug 24, 1956, from Liz's brother Tom to their parents
front "Music Pier and Bathing Beach, Ocean City, N.J."
back Addressed to Mr and Mrs Alan E. Bailey, 107 Columbia Ave, Syracuse NY. Postmarked Aug 24, 1956 5pm in Ocean City, NJ. "8/24/56 Hi, On the beach at the moment with about an inch of sun tan oil on my back. We are planning to return home on tues, [sic] leaving in the morning. Consult bus terminal for exact time. Bought a corn cob pipe and named in corny. It broke already. Love Tom"

A Postal Card Written on Aug 26, 1956, from Liz's brother Tom to their parents
front "Moonlight View of Boardwalk and Music Hall, Ocean City, N.J."
back Addressed to Mr and Mrs Alan E. Bailey, 107 Columbia Ave, Syracuse NY. Postmarked Aug 26, 1956 2:30pm in Ocean City, NJ. "8/26/56 Hi, Still having a wonderful time. Friday night we went to the music pier to here [sic] a free concert and it was pretty bad. Yesterday we rented a rubber raft and a riot trying to stay on when the waves came. This morning we got up at 7:30 and rented two bicycles and rode all over the city. Love Tom"

A Note Written on Aug 30, 1956, from Liz's brother Tom to Mrs Bartenslager
page 1 No envelope survives. Full contents of letter.

A Postal Card Written around Sep 6, 1956, from Elizabeth to her parents
front Postmarked Sep 6, 1956 11am in Springfield, Mass. Addressed to Mr and Mrs Alan Bailey, 107 Columbia Ave, Syracuse 7 NY.
back "Arrived - Springfield around 8:30 A.M. No strain & made up quite a bit of time. Not a bad trip at all - you're right - that's the best time of day to travel. Will send another of these things from Pinkham Notch. Love, Liz"

A Postcard Written on Sep 20, 1956, from Elizabeth to her parents
front "Dwight Memorial Art Building, Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley, Massachusetts"
back Addressed to Mr and Mrs A. E. Bailey, 107 Columbia Ave, Syracuse 7 NY. Postmarked Sep 20, 1956 5pm in South Hadley. "Thurs Dear Mom & Dad, Just about settled in Buckland & is it ever beautiful! O.C. people were quite upset & the pres. tried to talk me into dropping show position but I was firm! So far the only thing I forgot was my pen & the good one with my name on it if you can find it. Also - I have your charga-plate. Will send. Love, Liz"

A Postcard Written on Sep 25, 1956, from Elizabeth to her parents
front "Reading Room, Williston Memorial Library, Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley, Massachusetts"
back Addressed to Mr and Mrs A. E. Bailey, 107 Columbia Ave, Syracuse 7 NY. Postmarked Sep 26, 1956 12pm in South Hadley. "9/25/56 Dear Mom & Dad, Busiest week I ever spent in my life! This will have to take the place of a letter. Show is Oct. 27th. If you're going to be home Friday night [after 10], I'll call. I'd like to talk to you about a switch in major as I don't think religion is what I want after 1 B1 class. Thought of Eng. Comp as you might have gathered. Liz"

A Letter Written on Oct 4, 1956, from Elizabeth to her parents
envelope Addressed to Mr and Mrs Alan Bailey, 107 Columbia Ave, Syracuse 7 NY. Postmarked Oct 5, 1956 12pm in South Hadley. Liz's return address (Buckland Hall) is inscribed on the reverse flap.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Postcard Written on Oct 7, 1956, from Elizabeth to her parents
front "264 - Mt. Washington Club, White Mountains, N.H."
back Addressed to Mr and Mrs A. E. Bailey, 107 Columbia Ave, Syracuse 7 NY. Postmarked Oct 8, 1956 12pm in Gorham NH. "Sunday / Hi! Spent the weekend at the Pinkham. Climbed to the summit yesterday & took millions of pictures. Great fun. Love, Liz"

A Postcard Written on Oct 8, 1956, from Elizabeth to her parents
front "Skinner Hall From Campus, Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley, Massachusetts"
back Addressed to Mr and Mrs A. E. Bailey, 107 Columbia Ave, Syracuse 7 NY. Postmarked Oct 8, 1956 5pm in South Hadley. "Monday / Arrived back in S. Hadley about 10 last night after a great weekend. Only climbed one day but had loads of fun & forgot completely about school for 2 1/2 days. Great morale booster! Mt. Day will probably be tomorrow but I plan to study as I've had mine! Liz"

A Postcard Written on Oct 15, 1956, from Elizabeth to her parents
front "Mary Lyon Hall and Abbey Chapel, Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley, Massachusetts"
back Addressed to Mr and Mrs A. E. Bailey, 107 Columbia Ave, Syracuse 7 NY. Postmarked Oct 15, 1956 5pm in South Hadley. "Monday / Hi - Just a card - letter to come later. Went to Lake George this weekend with O.C. & had a fabulous time. Just what I needed. Hard to get back to work this A.M. Saw Ellen Joor there. Love, Liz"

A Letter Written on Oct 17, 1956, from Elizabeth to her parents
envelope Addressed to Mr and Mrs Alan Bailey, 107 Columbia Ave, Syracuse 7 NY, with corner card for Camp Chateaugay that has been crossed out. Postmarked Oct 18, 1956 12pm in South Hadley. Liz's return address (Buckland Hall) is inscribed on the reverse flap.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Oct 23, 1956, from Elizabeth to her parents
envelope Addressed to Mr and Mrs Alan Bailey, 107 Columbia Ave, Syracuse 7 NY, with markings requesting air mail. Postmarked Oct 24, 1956 12pm in South Hadley. Liz's return address (Buckland Hall) is inscribed on the reverse flap.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

An empty envelope postmarked Nov 5, 1956
front Postmarked Nov 5, 1956 5pm in South Hadley. Addressed to Mr and Mrs A. E. Bailey, 107 Columbia Ave, Syracuse 7 NY, with corner card for Camp Chateaugay that has been crossed out. Liz's return address (Buckland Hall) is inscribed on the reverse flap.

A Letter Written on Nov 7, 1956, from Elizabeth to her parents
envelope Addressed to Mr and Mrs A. E. Bailey, 107 Columbia Ave, Syracuse 7 NY. Postmarked Nov 8, 1956 12pm in South Hadley. Liz's return address (Buckland Hall) is inscribed on the reverse flap.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Nov 11-12, 1956, from Elizabeth to her parents
envelope Addressed to Mr and Mrs Alan E. Bailey, 107 Columbia Ave, Syracuse 7 NY, with corner card for Camp Chateaugay that has been crossed out. Big ink stain. Postmarked Nov 13, 1956 12pm in South Hadley. Liz's return address (Buckland Hall) is inscribed on the reverse flap.
page 1 A letter addressed just to mom. Full contents of letter.
page 1 A letter addressed to both mom and dad. Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Postcard Written on Nov 21, 1956, from Elizabeth to her parents
front The stone arch bridge below Upper Lake.
back Addressed to Mr and Mrs A. E. Bailey, 107 Columbia Ave, Syracuse 7 NY. Postmarked Nov 21, 1956 8pm in Holyoke, Mass. "Wed noon - Off to Katahdin! Got Winston job - start next week. Happy Thanksgiving & love to all - Liz"

A Letter Written on Nov 25, 1956, from Elizabeth to her parents
envelope Addressed to Mr and Mrs Alan E. Bailey, 107 Columbia Ave, Syracuse 7 NY, with corner card for Camp Chateaugay that has been crossed out and Liz's return address (Buckland Hall) added. Postmarked Nov 26, 1956 5pm in South Hadley.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Dec 9, 1956, from Elizabeth to her parents
envelope Addressed to Mr and Mrs A. E. Bailey, 107 Columbia Ave, Syracuse 7 NY. Postmarked Dec 10, 1956 5pm in South Hadley. Liz's return address (Buckland Hall) is inscribed on the reverse flap.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Dec 15, 1956, from Elizabeth to her parents
envelope Addressed to Mr and Mrs Alan Bailey, 107 Columbia Ave, Syracuse 7 NY. Postmarked Dec -- in South Hadley. Liz's return address (Buckland Hall) is inscribed on the reverse flap.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Postcard Written on Dec 31, 1956, from Elizabeth to her parents
front Famous Indian Head
back Addressed to Mr and Mrs A. E. Bailey, 107 Columbia Ave, Syracuse 7 NY. Postmarked Jan 1, 1957 10am in an indecipherable town. "Monday / Hi - Skiied [sic] Pico Peak, Vt. Sat. P.M. Mad River Glen yesterday - 20 below on the summit & Black Mt. near N. Conway today - fabulous! En route to Moosilauke now. Love, Liz"