Name/Title
Correspondence--Coad with Paula ThompsonEntry/Object ID
2009.007.0012Scope and Content
1 folder ; 9 5/8" x 11 3/4"
Paula [Thompson] was the older sister of J. Allan Coad. She lived in New Jersey.
No date Paula had been in the hospital, but was back home and doing well. She asked after Clara, who was Coad's first wife and died in 1951.
No date Written in pencil on part of an envelope. There is no salutation. It is signed, "Your devoted Mother," so it may not have been for J. Allan Coad at all.
No date Incomplete letter mentioning her travels to Washington and Porto Bello
No date Incomplete letter about illnesses, new babies, description of damage from a recent hurricane, and mention of a major strike
June 28, 1953 News of family and friends
August 26, 1953 Complaints about the handling of a relative's will and a few things she had wanted from the estate. She mentioned a son of Upton Thompson living with a relative and attending a Jesuit school. Also news of Sara Coad, William T.B. Coad's widow.
September 29, 1953 There was a return address with this letter in Jersey City, New Jersey. More mention of the boy at school, illnesses and deaths of relatives.
October 30, 1953 Postcard announcing the death of George Allan
November 29, 1953 News about relatives and friends
August 10, 1955 Described a relative's surgery, anticipated Hurricane Connie
October 21, 1955 Began mentioning prospective buyers of her house and described another storm
December 14, 1955 Thanked Allan for his Christmas gift, sent lots of suggestions for healthy living, discussed various relatives, talked about sausage from the county, white flight in her area, and strongly suggested Coad go to Florida for the winter or at least go to a place in Leonardtown.
December 16, 1958 Thanked Coad for his Christmas gift, mentions Coad's wife Laura (Lollie), and wishes everyone a nice holiday.
January 5, 1959 Thanked Coad for the sausage, thought her house would sell soon.
February 20, 1959 Her house finally sold, complained about the weather.
March? 1959 Her house was not sold, news of relatives, lots about the weather.
April 6, 1959 Her house was nearly sold again and she planned to go to St. Mary's soon after for a visit, but would find a place to live in Jersey City
April 19, 1959 She had been in the county, but was not able to see Coad
May 19, 1959 Apparently was a very hot day. Paula was in Washington, but it was too hot to drive to St. Mary's County. She asked after Clara again. Coad's note on the envelope says, "Not Answered."Collection
Coad Collection AddendumArchive Items Details
Date(s) of Creation
1950 - 1959Location
Container
Coad Collection Addendum, Box 1Shelf
Rack 11, Shelf 5Rack
Rack 11Wall
West wallRoom
Archives 2Building
Tudor HallContainer
Coad Collection Addendum, Box 1Shelf
Rack 11, Shelf 5Rack
Rack 11Wall
West wallRoom
Archives 2Building
Tudor HallRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Coad, Laura Hebb Kennedy (1886-1968)Person or Organization
Coad, SaraPerson or Organization
Coad, William T.B. (William Thomas aBecket) (1882-1952)Person or Organization
Coad, PaulaPerson or Organization
Thompson, UptonPerson or Organization
Coad, J. Allan (Joseph Allan), 1884-1963