The Bessie Nesbit Letters

[Envelope]

History

Bessie Nesbit finishes her sophomore year and begins her junior year. Bessie talks about the European war, her major, her professors and classwork, favorite movies (including Gone with the Wind), and many other events in her letters home. (This is the one year that her letters home were preserved.) Her parents fill her in on events in her home town, and keep her well supplied with care packages, stamps and money.

The Images

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

A Letter Written on Jan 10, 1940
envelope Addressed to Mr and Mrs William M. Nesbit in Naugatuck Conn. Postmarked on Jan 11, 1940 7am in South Hadley.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Jan 11, 1940
envelope Addressed to Mr and Mrs William M. Nesbit in Naugatuck Conn. Postmarked on Jan 12, 1940 7am in South Hadley.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Jan 13, 1940
envelope Addressed to Mr and Mrs William M. Nesbit in Naugatuck Conn. Postmarked on Jan 15, 1940 7am in South Hadley.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Postcard Written on Jan 14, 1940
front "Bathing Beach at Lighthouse Point, New Haven, Conn."
back Postmarked Jan 14, 1940 7pm in Naugatuck Conn. Inscription: "Dear Bessie Just to say "Hello" It is pouring rain. No Epwirth [sic] League - Papa is going to P.O. and then home to hear Charlie M. and Charles L. Annie surprised us to-day with 8 babies. Versary is very proud. Love Mamma Jan 14"

A Letter Written on Jan 16, 1940
envelope Addressed to Mr and Mrs William M. Nesbit in Naugatuck Conn. Postmarked on Jan 16, 1940 12:30pm in South Hadley.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Jan 17, 1940
envelope Addressed to Mr and Mrs William M. Nesbit in Naugatuck Conn. Postmarked on Jan 17, 1940 5:30pm in South Hadley.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Jan 21, 1940
envelope Addressed to Mr and Mrs William M. Nesbit in Naugatuck Conn. Postmarked on Jan 22, 1940 7am in South Hadley.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Jan 22, 1940
envelope Addressed to Mr and Mrs William M. Nesbit in Naugatuck Conn. Postmarked on Jan 23, 1940 7am in South Hadley.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Jan 22, 1940
envelope Addressed to Mr and Mrs William M. Nesbit in Naugatuck Conn. Postmarked on Jan 22, 1940 7am in South Hadley.
page 1 A letter and a poem in the envelope. Full contents of the letter.
page 1 Full text of the poem, though only the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Jan 23, 1940
envelope Addressed to Mr and Mrs William M. Nesbit in Naugatuck Conn. Postmarked on Jan 24, 1940 7am in South Hadley.
page 1 Two letters in the envelope. Full contents of first letter, though only the first page is scanned.
page 1 Full contents of second letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Jan 24, 1940
envelope Addressed to Miss Bessie Nesbit at Mount Holyoke College (319 No. Rockie). Postmarked on Jan 25, 1940 7:30am in Naugatuck Conn.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Postcard Written on Jan 24, 1940
front Untitled.
back Postmarked Jan 25, 1940 7am in South Hadley. Inscription: "Thurs. Jan 25, 1940 [But appears to be written as if it's still Wednesday] Dear Mama & Papa, Thanks for the swell food & money. It's so handy during exams. I had my Physics Exam this afternoon. It was hard but very fair. I will have Chem tomorrow & Religion on Sat. Be thinking of me. Love Bessie"

A Postcard Written on Jan 25, 1940
front Untitled.
back Postmarked Jan 25, 1940 5:30pm in South Hadley. Inscription: "Dear Mama & Papa, Hello! Two exams are over now. The Chem today was hard but very fair. I am terribly tired. I have the Religion exam tomorrow morning. Thanks for everything. Love, Bessie"

A Letter Written on Jan 26, 1940
envelope Addressed to Miss Bessie Nesbit at Mount Holyoke College (319 No. Rocky). Postmarked on Jan 25, 1940 7:30am in Naugatuck Conn.
page 1 Two letters in the envelope. Full contents of first letter, though only the first page is scanned.
page 1 Full contents of second letter, though only part of the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Jan 27, 1940
envelope Addressed to Mr and Mrs William M. Nesbit in Naugatuck Conn. Postmarked on Jan 2-, 1940 5:30pm in South Hadley.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Jan 28, 1940
envelope Addressed to Mr and Mrs William M. Nesbit in Naugatuck Conn. Postmarked on Jan 29, 1940 7am in South Hadley.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Postcard Written around Jan 30, 1940
front Untitled.
back Postmarked Jan 30, 1940 7am in South Hadley. Inscription: "Dear Mama & Papa, Greetings. I have been studying for my Shakespeare exam today. Friday is coming near and nearer minute by minute and I'm just looking forward to going home. Please be thinking of me. I have French Wed. Love Bessie"

A Letter Written on Jan 31, 1940
envelope Addressed to Mr and Mrs William M. Nesbit in Naugatuck Conn. Postmarked on Feb 1, 1940 12:30pm in South Hadley.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Postcard Written on Feb 4, 1940
front Untitled.
back Postmarked Feb 5, 1940 7am in South Hadley. Inscription: "Dear Mama & Papa, Greetings! We arrived O.K. The ginger bread was delicious. Am looking forward to the new semester. I certainly did have a wonderful time at home. Love, Bessie Feb. 4, 1940"

A Letter Written on Feb 5, 1940
envelope Addressed to Mr and Mrs William M. Nesbit in Naugatuck Conn. Postmarked on Feb 5, 1940 5:30pm in South Hadley.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Feb 5, 1940
envelope Addressed to Mr and Mrs William M. Nesbit in Naugatuck Conn. Postmarked on Feb 5, 1940 5:30pm in South Hadley.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Feb 6, 1940
envelope Addressed to Miss Bessie B. Nesbit at Mount Holyoke College, with a return address of 7 Meadow St, Naugatuck, Conn. Postmarked on Feb 6, 1940 8pm in Naugatuck Conn.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only part of the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Feb 7, 1940
envelope Addressed to Mr and Mrs William M. Nesbit in Naugatuck Conn. Postmarked on Feb 7, 1940 5:30pm in South Hadley.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Feb 9, 1940
envelope Addressed to Mr and Mrs William M. Nesbit in Naugatuck Conn. Postmarked on Feb 10, 1940 7am in South Hadley.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Feb 13, 1940
envelope Addressed to Mr and Mrs William M. Nesbit in Naugatuck Conn. Postmarked on Feb 13, 1940 5:30pm in South Hadley.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Feb 15, 1940
envelope Addressed to Mr and Mrs William M. Nesbit in Naugatuck Conn. Postmarked on Feb 15, 1940 5:30pm in South Hadley.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Feb 15, 1940
envelope Addressed to Mr and Mrs William M. Nesbit in Naugatuck Conn. Postmarked on Feb 16, 1940 7am in South Hadley.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Feb 20, 1940
envelope Addressed to Mr and Mrs William M. Nesbit ("Mrs Theodora B. Nesbit and husband") in Naugatuck Conn. Postmarked on Feb 20, 1940 5:30pm in South Hadley.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Feb 21, 1940
envelope Addressed to Mr and Mrs William M. Nesbit in Naugatuck Conn. Postmarked on Feb 21, 1940 5:30pm in South Hadley.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Feb 22, 1940
envelope Addressed to Mr and Mrs William M. Nesbit in Naugatuck Conn. Postmarked on Feb 23, 1940 7am in South Hadley.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Feb 24, 1940
envelope Addressed to Mr and Mrs William M. Nesbit in Naugatuck Conn. Postmarked on Feb 24, 1940 5:30pm in South Hadley.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Feb 24, 1940
envelope Addressed to Miss Bessie B. Nesbit at Mount Holyoke College (North Rockefeller Hall). Postmarked on Feb 24, 1940 in Winsted & Bridge RPO. Transit mark Feb 25, 1940 pm in South Hadley. Special Delivery.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Feb 26, 1940
envelope Addressed to Mr and Mrs William M. Nesbit in Naugatuck Conn. Postmarked on Feb 27, 1940 7am in South Hadley.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Feb 27, 1940
envelope Addressed to Mr and Mrs William M. Nesbit in Naugatuck Conn. Postmarked on Feb 27, 1940 5:30pm in South Hadley.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Mar 4, 1940
envelope Addressed to Mr and Mrs William M. Nesbit in Naugatuck Conn. Postmarked on Mar 4, 1940 5:30pm in South Hadley.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Mar 5, 1940
envelope Addressed to Mr and Mrs William M. Nesbit in Naugatuck Conn, with return address for B. Nesbit at Mount Holyoke College. Postmarked on Mar 5, 1940 5:30pm in South Hadley. Transit mark Mar 6, 1940 6am in Naugatuck Conn. on reverse flap. Special Delivery.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Mar 7, 1940
envelope Addressed to Mr and Mrs William M. Nesbit in Naugatuck Conn. Postmarked on Mar 7, 1940 5:30pm in South Hadley.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Mar 10, 1940
envelope Addressed to Mr and Mrs Wm M. Nesbit in Naugatuck Conn. Postmarked on Mar 10, 1940 2:30pm in Naugatuck Conn. on reverse. Transit mark on Mar 11, 1940 7am in South Hadley. Special delivery.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Mar 12, 1940
envelope Addressed to Mr and Mrs William M. Nesbit in Naugatuck Conn. Postmarked on Mar 12, 1940 5:30pm in South Hadley.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Mar 12, 1940
envelope Addressed to Miss Bessie B. Nesbit at Mount Holyoke College (North Rockefeller Hall). Postmarked on Mar 12, 1940 8pm in Naugatuck, Conn.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Mar 14, 1940
envelope Addressed to Miss Bessie B. Nesbit at Mount Holyoke College (319 No. Rockie). Postmarked on Mar 15, 1940 7:30am in Naugatuck, Conn.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only part of the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Mar 17, 1940
envelope Addressed to Mr and Mrs William M. Nesbit in Naugatuck Conn. Postmarked on Mar 18, 1940 7am in South Hadley.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Mar 18, 1940
envelope Addressed to Mr and Mrs William M. Nesbit in Naugatuck Conn. Postmarked on Mar 19, 1940 7am in South Hadley.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Mar 19, 1940
envelope Addressed to Mr and Mrs William M. Nesbit in Naugatuck Conn. Postmarked on Mar 20, 1940 7am in South Hadley.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Postcard Written on Apr 1, 1940
front Untitled view of Abbey Memorial Chapel interior.
back Postmarked Apr 1, 1940 7am in South Hadley. Inscription: "Dear Mama & Papa, Arrived O.K. at 4:30 I certainly did have a swell time at home. My cold doesn't seem to be any worse & I think it will be gone in a day or two. Please take care of yourselves & don't get sick. Love, Bessie April 1, 1940"

A Letter Written on Apr 2, 1940
envelope Addressed to Mr and Mrs William M. Nesbit in Naugatuck Conn. Postmarked on Apr 2, 1940 5:30pm in South Hadley. Transit mark Apr 3, 1940 6am in Naugatuck Conn. on reverse flap. Special Delivery.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Apr 3, 1940
envelope Addressed to Mr and Mrs William M. Nesbit in Naugatuck Conn. Postmarked on Apr 4, 1940 7am in South Hadley.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Apr 5, 1940
envelope Addressed to Mr and Mrs William M. Nesbit in Naugatuck Conn. Postmarked on Apr 5, 1940 5:30pm in South Hadley.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Apr 6, 1940
envelope Addressed to Miss Bessie B. Nesbit at Mount Holyoke College (North Rockefeller Hall). Postmarked on Apr 6, 1940 in Winsted & Bridge RPO. Transit mark Apr 7, 1940 12:30pm in South Hadley. Special Delivery.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Apr 7, 1940
envelope Addressed to Mr and Mrs William M. Nesbit in Naugatuck Conn. Postmarked on Apr 8, 1940 7am in South Hadley.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Apr 9, 1940
envelope Addressed to Miss Bessie Nesbit at Mount Holyoke College (319 No. Rock). Postmarked on Apr 9, 1940 8pm in Naugatuck, Conn.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only part of the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Apr 10, 1940
envelope Addressed to Mr and Mrs William M. Nesbit in Naugatuck Conn. Postmarked on Apr 11, 1940 7am in South Hadley.
page 1 Full contents of letter.

A Letter Written on Apr 13, 1940
envelope Addressed to Mr and Mrs William M. Nesbit in Naugatuck Conn. Postmarked on Apr 15, 1940 7am in South Hadley.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Apr 16, 1940
envelope Addressed to Mr and Mrs William M. Nesbit in Naugatuck Conn. Postmarked on Apr 16, 1940 5:30pm in South Hadley.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Apr 18, 1940
envelope Addressed to Mr and Mrs William M. Nesbit in Naugatuck Conn. Postmarked on Apr 19, 1940 7am in South Hadley.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Apr 21, 1940
envelope Addressed to Mr and Mrs William M. Nesbit in Naugatuck Conn. Postmarked on Apr 22, 1940 7am in South Hadley.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Apr 23, 1940
envelope Addressed to Mr and Mrs William M. Nesbit in Naugatuck Conn. Postmarked on Apr 24, 1940 7am in South Hadley.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Apr 28, 1940
envelope Addressed to Mr and Mrs William M. Nesbit in Naugatuck Conn. Postmarked on Apr 29, 1940 7am in South Hadley.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on May 7, 1940
envelope Addressed to Mr and Mrs William M. Nesbit in Naugatuck Conn. Postmarked on May 7, 1940 5:30pm in South Hadley.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on May 14, 1940
envelope Addressed to Mr and Mrs William M. Nesbit in Naugatuck Conn. Postmarked on May 14, 1940 5:30pm in South Hadley.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on May 16, 1940
envelope Addressed to Mr and Mrs William M. Nesbit in Naugatuck Conn. Postmarked on May 16, 1940 5:30pm in South Hadley.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on May 17, 1940
envelope Addressed to Mrs William M. Nesbit in Naugatuck Conn. Postmarked on May 17, 1940 5:30pm in South Hadley.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on May 18, 1940
envelope Addressed to Miss Bessie Nesbit at Mount Holyoke College (319 No. Rock.), on stationery from Prince George Hotel. Postmarked on May 18, 1940 7:30pm in Brooklyn, NY, and transit marked May 19, 1940 12:30pm in South Hadley (on rear flap). Special delivery.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on May 19, 1940
envelope Addressed to Mrs William M. Nesbit in Naugatuck Conn. Postmarked on May 20, 1940 7am in South Hadley.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on May 21, 1940
envelope Addressed to Mr and Mrs William M. Nesbit in Naugatuck Conn. Postmarked on May 22, 1940 7am in South Hadley.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on May 23, 1940
envelope Addressed to Mr and Mrs William M. Nesbit in Naugatuck Conn. Postmarked on May 24, 1940 7am in South Hadley.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on May 29, 1940
envelope Addressed to Mr and Mrs William M. Nesbit in Naugatuck Conn. Postmarked on May 30, 1940 7am in South Hadley.
page 1 Full contents of letter.

A Letter Written on May 31, 1940
envelope Addressed to Mr and Mrs William M. Nesbit in Naugatuck Conn. Postmarked on Jun 1, 1940 7am in South Hadley.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Postcard Written on Jun 4, 1940
front "Abbey Memorial Chapel Interior Mount Holyoke College South Hadley, Massachusetts"
back Postmarked Jun 5, 1940 7am in South Hadley. Inscription: "Dear Mama & Papa, My exams are over & I'm O.K. They were not so bad. I'm glad they are over. Thanks for the flowers. They are beautiful. Love, Bessie June 4, 1940"

A Letter Written on Jun 7, 1940
envelope Addressed to Miss Bessie Nesbit at Mount Holyoke College (North Rockefeller Hall). Postmarked on Jun 7, 1940 5pm in Teaneck NJ.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Postcard Written around Jul 4, 1940
front "D-11 Main Quadrangle Showing Chapel, Duke University, Durham, N. C."
back Postmarked Jul 4, 1940 4:30pm in Durham NC. Inscription: "Dear Bessie: Just to say hello from good old South. The temp has gone up to 92° in shade but I'm living thru the weather & thru my work which is pretty stiff. Boy! oh Boy! I'm sure I'll be more lineant [sic] to my students next year. Regards to your folks whom I have not met, but hope to have the opportunity some day. Love L. Ruisanchez"

A Letter Written on Jul 10, 1940
envelope Addressed to Miss Bessie B. Nesbit in Naugatuck Conn. Postmarked on Jul 10, 1940 8pm in Burlington Iowa.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Jul 13, 1940
envelope Addressed to Miss Bessie B. Nesbit in Naugatuck Conn. Postmarked on Jul 13, 1940 5:30pm in Woodsville NH.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only part of the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Jul 30, 1940
envelope Addressed to Miss Bessie B. Nesbit in Naugatuck Conn. Postmarked on Jul 31, 1940 7:30am in Monson Mass.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only part of the first page is scanned.

A Postcard Written around Aug 6, 1940
front "40:- Trinity Church, Copley Square, Boston, Mass."
back Postmarked Aug 6, 1940 10pm in Boston Mass. Inscription: "Thanks so much for your letter. It was nice to hear from you and what a grand idea about the Wilkie [sic] Club. We should have something of the sort at College! Am here for a few days with Dad. Have had a sort of "job" at The Book Store at home, which was really fun. Best wishes to all - Hommie"

A Letter Written on Aug 8, 1940
envelope Addressed to Miss Bessie B. Nesbit in Naugatuck Conn. Postmarked on Aug 9, 1940 10:30am in Woodsville NH.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only part of the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Aug 21, 1940
envelope Addressed to Miss Bessie Nesbit in Naugatuck Conn. Postmarked on Aug 22, 1940 11am in New York, NY. Transit marks Aug 22, 1940 12:30pm in Grand Central Annex in New York City, and Aug 22, 1940 5pm in Naugatuck, Conn. on reverse. Special Delivery.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Sep 3, 1940
envelope Addressed to Miss Bessie B. Nesbit in Naugatuck Conn. Postmarked on Sep 9, 1940 11am in Northampton Mass.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Sep 17, 1940
envelope Addressed to Miss Bessie Nesbit at Mount Holyoke College (39 Safford) on Naugatuck Methodist Church letterhead. Postmarked on Sep 18, 1940 7:30am in Naugatuck, Conn.
page 1 Full contents of letter.

A Postcard Written on Sep 18, 1940
front Addressed to Miss Bessie B. Nesbit at Mount Holyoke College (Safford). Postmarked on Sep 18, 1940 8pm in Naugatuck Conn.
back "Sept 18'40 Just returned from New Haven. Received welcome letter this A.M. Sent order to Wanamaker for Nottoc sdleihs poas, oopmahs. [backwards: cotton shields soap shampoo] Sent them a sample of the sdleihs - so there can be no mistake. You had better return the slippers to Wanamaker pasting your letter on the box, giving your address & change address in letter. Love TBN. [Mamma]"

A Letter Written on Sep 18, 1940
envelope Addressed to Miss Bessie B. Nesbit at Mount Holyoke College (39 Safford) on Naugatuck Methodist Church letterhead. Postmarked on Sep 19, 1940 7:30am in Naugatuck, Conn.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only part of the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Sep 18, 1940
envelope Addressed to Miss Bessie Nesbit at Mount Holyoke College, on stationery from French River Chalet Bungalow Camp in Ontario. Postmarked on Sep 19, 1940 in French River, Ontario.
page 1 Full contents of letter.

A Letter Written on Sep 20, 1940
envelope Addressed to Miss Bessie B. Nesbit at Mount Holyoke College (Safford) on Naugatuck Methodist Church letterhead. Postmarked on Sep 20, 1940 8pm in Naugatuck, Conn.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only part of the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Sep 21, 1940
envelope Addressed to Miss Bessie B. Nesbit at Mount Holyoke College (Safford) on Naugatuck Methodist Church letterhead. Postmarked on Sep 21, 1940 at the Winsted & Bridge Railroad Post Office. Transit marked (on reverse side) Sep 22, 1940 12:30pm in South Hadley. Special Delivery.
page 1 Full contents of letter.

A Letter Written on Sep 22, 1940
envelope Addressed to Miss Bessie Nesbit at Mount Holyoke College, return address Sigma Nu House at University of Connecticut at Storrs. Postmarked on Sep 23, 1940 3pm in Eagleville, Conn.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Sep 23, 1940
envelope Addressed to Miss Bessie B. Nesbit at Mount Holyoke College (39 Safford). Postmarked on Sep 24, 1940 7:30am in Naugatuck, Conn.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only part of the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Sep 25, 1940
envelope Addressed to Miss Bessie B. Nesbit at Mount Holyoke College (Safford). Postmarked on Sep 25, 1940 11:30am in Waterbury, Conn.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Sep 25, 1940
envelope Addressed to Miss Bessie B. Nesbit at Mount Holyoke College (Safford) on Naugatuck Methodist Church letterhead. Postmarked on Sep 25, 1940 8pm in Naugatuck, Conn.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only part of the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Sep 26, 1940
envelope Addressed to Miss Bessie Nesbit at Mount Holyoke College, return address Iowa City Iowa. Postmarked on Sep 26, 1940 8:30pm in Iowa City Iowa.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only part of the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Sep 27, 1940
envelope Addressed to Miss Betsey W. Nesbit at Mount Holyoke College (39 Safford) on Naugatuck Methodist Church letterhead. Postmarked on Sep 27, 1940 8pm in Naugatuck, Conn.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only part of the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Sep 28, 1940
envelope Addressed to Miss Bessie Nesbit at Mount Holyoke College (39 Safford) on Naugatuck Methodist Church letterhead. Postmarked on Sep 28, 1940 in Winsted & Bridge RPO. Transit mark Sep 29, 1940 12:30pm in South Hadley on reverse. Special Delivery.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only part of the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Sep 29, 1940
envelope Addressed to Miss Bessie B. Nesbit at Mount Holyoke College, from 7 Meadow St, Naugatuck Conn. Postmarked on Sep 30, 1940 7:30am in Naugatuck, Conn.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Sep 30, 1940
envelope Addressed to Miss Betsey Nesbit at Mount Holyoke College (39 Safford). Postmarked on Oct 1, 1940 7:30am in Naugatuck, Conn.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only part of the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Oct 1, 1940
envelope Addressed to Miss Bessie Nesbit at Mount Holyoke College (39 Safford) on Naugatuck Methodist Church letterhead. Postmarked on Oct 2, 1940 7:30am in Naugatuck, Conn.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only part of the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Oct 2, 1940
envelope Addressed to Miss Bessie Nesbit at Mount Holyoke College (39 Safford) on Naugatuck Methodist Church letterhead. Postmarked on Oct 2, 1940 8pm in Naugatuck, Conn.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Oct 3, 1940
envelope Addressed to Miss Bessie B. Nesbit at Mount Holyoke College (Safford) on Naugatuck Methodist Church letterhead. Postmarked on Oct 4, 1940 7:30am in Naugatuck, Conn.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only part of the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Oct 4, 1940
envelope Addressed to Miss Bessie B. Nesbit at Mount Holyoke College (Safford) on Naugatuck Methodist Church letterhead. Postmarked on Oct 5, 1940 7:30am in Naugatuck, Conn.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only part of the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Oct 5, 1940
envelope Addressed to Miss Betsey Nesbit at Mount Holyoke College (39 Safford) on Naugatuck Methodist Church letterhead. Postmarked on Oct 5, 1940 5:30pm in Naugatuck, Conn. Transit marked on Oct 6, 1940 8am in Holyoke Mass, and Oct 6, 1940 12:30pm in South Hadley. Special Delivery.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only part of the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Oct 6, 1940
envelope Addressed to Miss Bessie B. Nesbit at Mount Holyoke College (Safford Hall), on stationery from Sperry Skilton amateur radio station. Postmarked on Oct 7, 1940 6:30pm in Watertown, Conn.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only part of the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Oct 7, 1940
envelope Addressed to Miss Bessie B. Nesbit at Mount Holyoke College (Safford) on Naugatuck Methodist Church letterhead. Postmarked on Oct 7, 1940 8pm in Naugatuck, Conn.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only part of the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Oct 8, 1940
envelope Addressed to Miss Bessie B. Nesbit at Mount Holyoke College. Postmarked on Oct 8, 1940 8:30pm in Iowa City, Iowa.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only part of the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Oct 8, 1940
envelope Addressed to Miss Betsey W. Nesbit at Mount Holyoke College (39 Safford) on Naugatuck Methodist Church letterhead. Postmarked on Oct ?, 1940 7:30am in Naugatuck, Conn.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Postcard Written on Oct 9, 1940
front "106 - Empire State Building, New York City"
back Postmarked Oct 9, 1940 9pm in New York NY. Inscription: "Having been here in today - I send picture of the same. Lotions! Pop X X X X X X [doodle of a man carrying suitcase and running for a train] Oct. 9/40"

A Letter Written on Oct 11, 1940
envelope Addressed to Miss Bessie B. Nesbit at Mount Holyoke College (39 Safford), on stationery from Naugatuck Methodist Church. Postmarked on Oct 11, 1940 8pm in Naugatuck, Conn.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Postcard Written on Oct 14, 1940
front Addressed to Miss Bessie B. Nesbit at Mount Holyoke College (Safford). Postmarked on Oct 15, 1940 7:30pm in Naugatuck, Conn.
back Inscription: "Oct. 14, 40. Arrived home at 1.45 AM. Beautiful ride - no traffic to speak of. All day-meeting-to-morrow - at First Church New Haven. Communion at 10.30 A.M. Farewell to Dr. Worley. Epworth League Rally at First Ch. Waterbury in the Evening on Wednesday from 1- to 5- I register the men for Conscription - was sworn in to-night - All day meeting of Ladies Aid on Thursday to sew aprons. Papa and I had a wonderful time Love M. Shake Kremel tonic before using."

A Postcard Written on Oct 15, 1940
front Addressed to Miss Bessie B. Nesbit at Mount Holyoke College (Safford). Postmarked on Oct 16, 1940 7:30am in Naugatuck, Conn.
back Inscription: "Oct. 15, 40. Been at District Meeting all day. Had heavy thunderstorm - followed by drop in temperature. To-morrow register men - in P.M. Expect to finish conscription in the one day. Papa saw D. Sh. to-night. Wants to drive up - as he wrote. Wants to know when you will be home. Mrs. DuBois has new baby-boy. Not much news. Folks to-day say we will be in the war in six months. Love, M."

A Letter Written on Oct 16, 1940
envelope Addressed to Miss Bessie Nesbit at Mount Holyoke College (39 Safford), on stationery from Naugatuck Methodist Church. Postmarked on Oct 17, 1940 7:30am in Naugatuck, Conn.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Oct 18, 1940
envelope Addressed to Miss Betsey Nesbit at Mount Holyoke College (39 Safford), on stationery from Naugatuck Methodist Church. Postmarked on Oct 18, 1940 8pm in Naugatuck, Conn.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Oct 19, 1940
page 1 Envelope missing. Full contents of letter, though only part of the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Oct 21, 1940
envelope Addressed to Miss Bessie B. Nesbit at Mount Holyoke College. Postmarked on Oct 22, 1940 7:30am in Naugatuck, Conn.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only part of the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Oct 24, 1940
envelope Addressed to Miss Bessie B. Nesbit at Mount Holyoke College (39 Safford). Postmarked on Oct 25, 1940 7:30am in Naugatuck, Conn.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only part of the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Oct 25, 1940
envelope Addressed to Miss Bessie B. Nesbit at Mount Holyoke College (39 Safford), on stationery from Naugatuck Methodist Church. Postmarked on Oct 25, 1940 8pm in Naugatuck, Conn.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Oct 26, 1940
envelope Addressed to Miss Bessie B. Nesbit at Mount Holyoke College (Safford), on stationery from Naugatuck Methodist Church. Postmarked on Oct 26, 1940 in Winsted & Bridge RPO. Transit mark Oct 27, 1940 12:30pm in South Hadley. Special Delivery.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only part of the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Oct 31, 1940
envelope Addressed to Miss Bessie Nesbit at Mount Holyoke College (39 Safford), on stationery from Naugatuck Methodist Church. Postmarked on Nov 1, 1940 7:30am in Naugatuck, Conn.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Oct 31, 1940
envelope Addressed to Miss Bessie Nesbit at Mount Holyoke College. Postmarked on Nov 1, 1940 6pm in Amherst, Mass.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Nov 6, 1940
envelope Addressed to Miss Betsey W. Nesbit at Mount Holyoke College (39 Safford), on stationery from Naugatuck Methodist Church. Postmarked on Nov 7, 1940 7:30am in Naugatuck, Conn.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Nov 7, 1940
envelope Addressed to Miss Bessie B. Nesbit at Mount Holyoke College (39 Safford), on stationery from Naugatuck Methodist Church. Postmarked on Nov 7, 1940 10:30pm in Naugatuck, Conn. Transit mark on Nov 8, 1940 10am in South Hadley on reverse flap. Special Delivery.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only part of the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Nov 10, 1940
envelope Addressed to Miss Bessie B. Nesbit at Mount Holyoke College (Safford), on stationery from Naugatuck Methodist Church. Postmarked on Nov 11, 1940 8pm in Naugatuck, Conn.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only part of the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Nov 12, 1940
envelope Addressed to Miss Bessie B. Nesbit at Mount Holyoke College (Safford), on stationery from Naugatuck Methodist Church. Postmarked on Nov 13, 1940 7:30am in Naugatuck, Conn.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only part of the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Nov 14, 1940
envelope Addressed to Miss Bessie Nesbit at Mount Holyoke College (Safford). Postmarked on Nov 15, 1940 6pm in Guilford, Conn.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Nov 16, 1940
envelope Addressed to Miss Bessie Nesbit at Mount Holyoke College. Postmarked on Nov 18, 1940 4pm in Eagleville, Conn.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Nov 19, 1940
envelope Addressed to Miss Bessie B. Nesbit at Mount Holyoke College (39 Safford), on stationery from Naugatuck Methodist Church. Postmarked on Nov 20, 1940 7:30am in Naugatuck, Conn.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only part of the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Nov 21, 1940
envelope Addressed to Miss Bessie Nesbit at Mount Holyoke College (39 Safford), on stationery from Naugatuck Methodist Church. Postmarked on Nov 22, 1940 7:30am in Naugatuck, Conn.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Nov 22, 1940
envelope Addressed to Miss Bessie B. Nesbit at Mount Holyoke College (Safford), on stationery from Naugatuck Methodist Church. Postmarked on Nov 22, 1940 5:30pm in Naugatuck, Conn.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only part of the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Nov 23, 1940
envelope Addressed to Miss Bessie B. Nesbit at Mount Holyoke College (Safford), on stationery from Naugatuck Methodist Church. Postmarked on Nov 24, 1940 8pm in Naugatuck, Conn. Transit mark Nov 25, 1940 10am in South Hadley on the reverse. Special Delivery.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only part of the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Nov 25, 1940
envelope Addressed to Miss Bessie B. Nesbit at Mount Holyoke College (Safford), on stationery from Naugatuck Methodist Church. Postmarked on Nov 25, 1940 9:30pm in Waterbury, Conn.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only part of the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Nov 25, 1940
envelope Addressed to Miss Bessie B. Nesbit at Mount Holyoke College (Safford), on stationery from Naugatuck Methodist Church. Postmarked on Nov 26, 1940 7:30am in Naugatuck, Conn. Transit mark Nov 26, 1940 5:30pm in South Hadley. Special Delivery.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only part of the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Nov 26, 1940
envelope Addressed to Miss Bessie Nesbit at Mount Holyoke College. Postmarked on Nov 27, 1940 11am in Brooklyn, NY. Return address for Emma L. Nesbit (243 New York Ave, Brooklyn) on reverse.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Dec 3, 1940
envelope Addressed to Miss Bessie B. Nesbit at Mount Holyoke College (39 Safford), on stationery from Naugatuck Methodist Church. Postmarked on Dec 3, 1940 7:30am in Naugatuck, Conn.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only part of the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Dec 3, 1940
envelope Addressed to Miss Bessie B. Nesbit at Mount Holyoke College (Safford), on stationery from Naugatuck Methodist Church. Postmarked on Dec 4, 1940 7:30am in Naugatuck, Conn.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only part of the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written around Dec 4, 1940
envelope Addressed to Miss Bessie Nesbit at Mount Holyoke College. Postmarked on Dec 4, 1940 6:30pm in Iowa City, Iowa.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only part of the first page is scanned.

A Postcard Written on Dec 4, 1940
front Addressed to Miss Bessie B. Nesbit at Mount Holyoke College (Safford). Postmarked on Dec 5, 1940 7:30am in Naugatuck, Conn.
back Inscription: "Dear little Girl: Have been busy all day. Camels Eyes are lovely, a little larger than ever before. Would you like me to save you any? Sent a card to England enclosing one of the little stars from Palestine. My song is finished. Started snowing this evening - and is still snowing. Temp. 2° this morning - Warmer now. Love Mamma Dec. 4 - 1940."

A Letter Written around Dec 7, 1940
envelope Addressed to Miss Bessie B. Nesbit at Mount Holyoke College (Safford), on stationery from Naugatuck Methodist Church. Postmark indistinct. Transit mark Dec 8, 1940 12:30pm in South Hadley. Special Delivery.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only part of the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Dec 8, 1940
envelope Addressed to Miss Betsey W. Nesbit at Mount Holyoke College (Safford), on stationery from Naugatuck Methodist Church. Postmarked on Dec 10, 1940 7:30am in Naugatuck, Conn.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Dec 11, 1940
envelope Addressed to Miss Betsey W. Nesbit at Mount Holyoke College (39 Safford), on stationery from Naugatuck Methodist Church. Postmarked on Dec 12, 1940 7:30am in Naugatuck, Conn.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only part of the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written around Dec 13, 1940
envelope Addressed to Miss Bessie B. Nesbit at Mount Holyoke College (Safford). Postmarked on Dec 13, 1940 5:30pm in Naugatuck, Conn.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Dec 14, 1940
envelope Addressed to Miss Bessie B. Nesbit at Mount Holyoke College (Safford), on stationery from Naugatuck Methodist Church. Postmarked on Dec 14, 1940 4:30pm in Naugatuck, Conn. Transit marked Dec 15, 1940 7am in South Hadley on the reverse flap. Special Delivery.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.

A Letter Written on Dec 18, 1940
envelope Addressed to Miss Bessie B. Nesbit at Mount Holyoke College (Safford), on stationery from Naugatuck Methodist Church. Postmarked on Dec 18, 1940 7:30am in Naugatuck, Conn.
page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.