THOMAS W. TEMPLE II TO WALTER P. TEMPLE, 2 JUNE 1927

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Homestead Museum

Name/Title

THOMAS W. TEMPLE II TO WALTER P. TEMPLE, 2 JUNE 1927

Entry/Object ID

97.58.4.9

Description

THOMAS W. TEMPLE II TO WALTER P. TEMPLE, 2 JUNE 1927 A letter (a) with envelope (b) from Thomas W. Temple II to Walter P. Temple, 2 June 1927. The letter is on flecked Harvard University stationery with the paper a light blue color and having the school seal at the upper center. The envelope is also Harvard stationery, though heavily faded, and has a black seal on the reverse is of the Temple family crest. The letter discusses final semester examinations; a visit from Walter P. Temple, Jr.; the expectation of a letter from Agnes Temple; anticipation for the Temple sons to return home for the summer; and birthday greetings to Mr. Temple. The letter is in fair condition with folds into thirds; some acid stains at the upper and lower thirds; tears in two places at the edge; bent corners; and some discoloration. The envelope is in poor condition with the upper right quarter missing from being opened; many creases; dark discoloration; bent corners; and other major evidences of wear.Aside from the address on the front of the envelope, there is "Air Mail" written by Thomas Temple in dark ink at the bottom left and underlined. In his hand at the upper center in pencil is "6-2-1927."

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Two-dimensional, Letters (correspondence), Harvard University

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Object Name

Letters (Correspondence)