The Elizabeth Bailey Letters, 1957

[Postal card]

History

These letters were written from Elizabeth ("Liz") Bailey to her parents in Syracuse NY. Liz is not writing home nearly as much as she did earlier years, but she is still passionate about travel and skiing. She spent the summer living with her parents in Syracuse, so there is no documentation of that time period. In the fall, Liz mentions the inauguration of President Gettell.

The Images

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

A Postal Card Written on Jan 5, 1957, from Elizabeth to her parents
front Addressed to Mr and Mrs Alan E. Bailey, 107 Columbia Ave, Syracuse 7 NY. Postmarked Jan 5, 1957 9pm in Boston, Mass.
back "Saturday / Dear Mom & Dad, We arrived in Cambridge last night after skiing at Sunapee that afternoon. It was a great week of skiing & school & work sound terrible after it. Plan to call Mel tonight & will go to Worcester tomorrow if convenient, which I'm sure it will be. I'll call the Bakers and Jo Prescott & say hello. Love, Liz"

A Letter Written on Jan 6, 1957, from Elizabeth to her parents
envelope Addressed to Mr and Mrs Alan Bailey, 107 Columbia Ave, Syracuse 7 NY. Postmarked Jan 8, 1957 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 Jan 7, 1957, from Elizabeth to her parents
envelope Addressed to Mr and Mrs Alan E. Bailey, 107 Columbia Ave, Syracuse 7 NY. Postmarked Jan 8, 1957 12pm in South Hadley. Liz's return address (Buckland 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 Jan 10, 1957, from Elizabeth to her parents
envelope Addressed to Mr and Mrs Alan E. Bailey, 107 Columbia Ave, Syracuse 7 NY. Postmarked Jan 11, 1957 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 Jan 21, 1957, from Elizabeth to her parents
envelope Addressed to Mr and Mrs Alan E. Bailey, 107 Columbia Ave, Syracuse 7 NY. Postmarked Jan 21, 1957 5pm in South Hadley. A pencil notation on the envelope: "72-7414 - Perry Brown / Rata Kushner / Martin Dodge" 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 Feb 3, 1957, from Elizabeth to her parents
envelope Addressed to Mr and Mrs Alan E. Bailey, 107 Columbia Ave, Syracuse 7 NY. Postmarked Feb 4, 1957 12pm in South Hadley. Liz's return address (Buckland Hall) is inscribed on the reverse flap. Also inscribed on the reverse side of the envelope: "Can you send up some more lotion? #591593"
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Feb 10, 1957, from Elizabeth to her parents
envelope Addressed to Mr and Mrs Alan E. Bailey, 107 Columbia Ave, Syracuse 7 NY. Postmarked Feb 11, 1957 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 Mailed on Feb 18, 1957, from Elizabeth to her parents
envelope Addressed to Mr and Mrs Alan E. Bailey, 107 Columbia Ave, Syracuse 7 NY. Postmarked Feb 18, 1957 12pm in South Hadley. Liz's return address (Buckland Hall) is inscribed on the reverse flap.
page 1 An exchange between Liz and Mr. Shanker. Full contents of letter.

A Letter Written on Mar 5, 1957, from Elizabeth to her parents
envelope Addressed to Mr and Mrs Alan E. Bailey, 107 Columbia Ave, Syracuse 7 NY. Postmarked Mar 5, 1957 12pm in South Hadley. Liz's return address (Buckland Hall) is inscribed on the reverse flap. Also inscribed on the reverse side of the envelope: "P.S. Don't really need that money now - unless you really want to get rid of it. E.B."
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Postcard Written on Mar 15, 1957, from Elizabeth to her parents
front Upper Lake Falls
back Addressed to Mr and Mrs A. E. Bailey, 107 Columbia Ave, Syracuse 7 NY. Postmarked Mar 16, 1957 12pm in South Hadley. "Friday / Will be on bus arriving in Syracuse at 9:10 P.M. Wednesday. This gives me a couple of extra hours here to finish up "little things." Dress arrived Wed. aft. & is fine. Concert is tonight at Amherst. See you Wed. night. Love, Liz"

A Letter Written on Apr 8, 1957, from Elizabeth to her parents
envelope Addressed to Mr and Mrs Alan E. Bailey, 107 Columbia Ave, Syracuse 7 NY. Postmarked Apr 9, 1957 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 Apr 17, 1957, from Elizabeth to her parents
envelope Addressed to Mr and Mrs A. E. Bailey, 107 Columbia Ave, Syracuse 7 NY, with corner card for the Mount Holyoke News crossed out and "Buckland Hall" replacing it. Postmarked Apr 18, 1957 12pm in South Hadley.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only part of the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Apr 21, 1957, from Elizabeth to her parents
envelope Addressed to Mr and Mrs Alan E. Bailey, 107 Columbia Ave, Syracuse 7 NY, with corner card for the Mount Holyoke News crossed out and "Buckland Hall" replacing it. Postmarked Apr 22, 1957 12pm in South Hadley. Inscription on the reverse: "P.S. Finally found the sweater I wanted."
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on May 6, 1957, from Elizabeth to her parents
envelope Addressed to Mr and Mrs Alan E. Bailey, 107 Columbia Ave, Syracuse 7 NY, with Liz's return address (Buckland Hall) inscribed in the top left corner. Postmarked May 6, 1957 5pm in South Hadley.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on May 12, 1957, from Elizabeth to her parents
envelope Addressed to Mr and Mrs Alan E. Bailey, 107 Columbia Ave, Syracuse 7 NY. Postmarked May 13, 1957 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 May 14, 1957, 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 May 15, 1957 12pm in South Hadley. "Tuesday P.M. / Dear Mom & Dad, Mrs. W. just informed me that I have to stay here through commencement June 2nd because I'm work chairman. Guess that finishes the climbing trip, but good! That's a Sunday - do you still want to drive down here? More later. Love, Liz"

A Letter Written on May 21, 1957, from Elizabeth to her parents
envelope Addressed to Mr and Mrs Alan E. Bailey, 107 Columbia Ave, Syracuse 7 NY. Postmarked May 22, 1957 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 May 25, 1957, from Elizabeth to her parents
front "Williston Memorial Library and Mary Lyon Tower, Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley, Massachusetts"
back Addressed to Mr and Mrs Alan E. Bailey, 107 Columbia Ave, Syracuse 7 NY. Postmarked May 28, 1957 12pm in South Hadley. "Saturday P.M. / Got work chairman job for next year. Exams now 3/4 over. [Monday - Finis!] Mrs. Lewgass sounded as if there were no doubt about my taking a RC job. I look at it only as a last resort in case I can get no other - which shouldn't be. Told Mud no on lion-taming. Too long & not enough money among other things. Said I thought you wanted me around home. We might have guests Sunday night, June 2nd. Mel & Allison & others on way west. No fuss. Can leave Sunday A.M. - anytime. Love, Liz"

A Postal Card Written on Sep 20, 1957, from Elizabeth to her parents
front Postmarked Sep 20, 1957 5pm in South Hadley. Addressed to Mr and Mrs Alan Bailey, 107 Columbia Ave, Syracuse 7 NY.
back "Friday A.M. / Dear Mom & Dad, Gradually getting settled & people are trickling back slowly. The freshmen are a great bunch & from the looks of things, we'll have a good dorm. Got some dark green denim & am in curtain-making business. Enjoyed the trip up very much & hope the rest of the trip was as successful. Love, Liz"

A Letter Written on Sep 29, 1957, from Elizabeth to her parents
envelope Addressed to Mr and Mrs Alan E. Bailey, 107 Columbia Ave, Syracuse 7 NY. Postmarked Sep 30, 1957 12pm in South Hadley. Liz's return address 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 Oct 8, 1957, from Elizabeth to her parents
envelope Addressed to Mr and Mrs Alan Bailey, 107 Columbia Ave, Syracuse 7 NY. Postmarked Oct 8, 1957 5pm in South Hadley. Liz's return address (South Mandelle) is inscribed on the reverse flap.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Oct 11, 1957, from Elizabeth to her parents
envelope Addressed to Mr and Mrs Alan E. Bailey, 107 Columbia Ave, Syracuse 7 NY. Postmarked Oct 12, 1957 12pm in South Hadley. Liz's return address (South Mandelle) is inscribed on the reverse flap. A pencil notation on the rear of the envelope: "#412 size 36A."
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only part of the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Oct 30, 1957, from Elizabeth to her parents
envelope Addressed to Mr and Mrs Alan E. Bailey, 107 Columbia Ave, Syracuse 7 NY. Postmarked Oct 30, 1957 12pm in South Hadley. Liz's return address (South Mandelle) 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, 1957, from Elizabeth to her parents
envelope Addressed to Mr and Mrs Alan Bailey, 107 Columbia Ave, Syracuse 7 NY. Postmarked Nov 12, 1957 12pm in South Hadley.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only part of the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Nov 17, 1957, from Elizabeth to her parents
envelope Addressed to Mr and Mrs Alan E. Bailey, 107 Columbia Ave, Syracuse 7 NY. Postmarked Nov 18, 1957 12pm in South Hadley. Liz's return address (South Mandelle) is inscribed on the reverse flap, and a recipe for apple torte is inscribed in pencil on the back of the envelope.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Nov 25, 1957, from Elizabeth to her parents
envelope Addressed to Mr and Mrs Alan E. Bailey, 107 Columbia Ave, Syracuse 7 NY. Postmarked Nov 25, 1957 12pm in South Hadley.
page 1 Full contents of letter.

A Postal Card Written on Dec 3, 1957, from Elizabeth to her parents
front Postmarked Dec 3, 1957 5pm in South Hadley. Addressed to Mr and Mrs Alan E. Bailey, 107 Columbia Ave, Syracuse 7 NY.
back "Tues. A.M. / Hi! Arrived in S. Hadley around 7 P.M. Bus trip wasn't bad. No one stood & there were 4 sections of run. Rather crowded! Vacation was too short. I wasn't ready to plunge back into studies But - no choice. Love, Liz How about some cookies? Could be sent with Charlie(?)"