• A letter from Lois to her family giving small updates on the whole family, mentioning that they spoke with Dr. Steward about the fundraising effort for the clinic, expressing joy at being able to return to work in the clinic, describing the weather and how the change in temperature has changed their daily wear, mentioning that she and Morrell have been invited to a public function organized by the mayor to celebrate a hero of the Cuban fight for independence, and sharing her thoughts on the revolutionaries who are fighting in the hills of Oriente.
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    Lois Augusta Robinson to her family, [December 2,] 1956

    Robinson, Lois Augusta
    A letter from Lois to her family giving small updates on the whole family, mentioning that they spoke with Dr. Steward about the fundraising effort for the clinic, expressing joy at being able to return to work in the clinic, describing the weather and how the change in temperature has changed their daily wear, mentioning that she and Morrell have been invited to a public function organized by the mayor to celebrate a hero of the Cuban fight for independence, and sharing her thoughts on the revolutionaries who are fighting in the hills of Oriente.
  • A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, expressing her relief at hearing their colds have cleared up, reporting that Esther has been suffering from a stuffy nose that might be caused by the damp weather, sharing what they did on Thanksgiving including putting on a nice service and a program on thankfulness by the Women's Society, informing them of a letter she sent to friends in Florida about the needs of the clinic and to ask for funds, and describing her work on a new dress and asking for pictures of dresses from the latest ladies magazines.
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    Lois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, November 25, 1956

    Robinson, Lois Augusta
    A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, expressing her relief at hearing their colds have cleared up, reporting that Esther has been suffering from a stuffy nose that might be caused by the damp weather, sharing what they did on Thanksgiving including putting on a nice service and a program on thankfulness by the Women's Society, informing them of a letter she sent to friends in Florida about the needs of the clinic and to ask for funds, and describing her work on a new dress and asking for pictures of dresses from the latest ladies magazines.
  • A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, reporting on the family's health, discussing the intense rains and changes in weather, updating them on the bounty of the family garden, describing a visiting minister doing evangelical work, giving an update on her own health and Esther's development, describing improvements in Steed's behavior now that he has adjusted to having the baby around and his own development.
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    Lois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, November 19, 1956

    Robinson, Lois Augusta
    A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, reporting on the family's health, discussing the intense rains and changes in weather, updating them on the bounty of the family garden, describing a visiting minister doing evangelical work, giving an update on her own health and Esther's development, describing improvements in Steed's behavior now that he has adjusted to having the baby around and his own development.
  • A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, giving a short update on the family's well being, reflecting on their growing Spanish skills, and discussing some of the activities she and Morrell have gotten up to without the children.
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    Lois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, November 11, 1956

    Robinson, Lois Augusta
    A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, giving a short update on the family's well being, reflecting on their growing Spanish skills, and discussing some of the activities she and Morrell have gotten up to without the children.
  • A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, apologizing for not writing for awhile, mentioning that she and Morrell have been busy with exams at the school, discussing Steed starting primary school and picking up a cold there that worstened to asthmatic bronchitis, sharing that Steed is really enjoying nursery/primary school, informing them that the family might be coming back to Florida for Christmas if they can arrange to be away from the church in Cuba, describing a chocolate cake she made, and letting them know that all is well in Mayari.
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    Lois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, [November] 1956

    Robinson, Lois Augusta
    A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, apologizing for not writing for awhile, mentioning that she and Morrell have been busy with exams at the school, discussing Steed starting primary school and picking up a cold there that worstened to asthmatic bronchitis, sharing that Steed is really enjoying nursery/primary school, informing them that the family might be coming back to Florida for Christmas if they can arrange to be away from the church in Cuba, describing a chocolate cake she made, and letting them know that all is well in Mayari.
  • A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, discussing the rainy weather which made it difficult for Morrell to travel to Nicaro to preach, giving a short update on Steed and Esther, expressing her desire to start back working at the clinic, discussing taking Esther with her to a nice afternoon tea with friends, mentioning that Morrell has been enjoying playing golf, updating them on their dog (Jack), and mentioning that Sammie and Sonny's mother-in-law is dying of cancer and that they are going to stay with their father.
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    Lois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, November 4, 1956

    Robinson, Lois Augusta
    A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, discussing the rainy weather which made it difficult for Morrell to travel to Nicaro to preach, giving a short update on Steed and Esther, expressing her desire to start back working at the clinic, discussing taking Esther with her to a nice afternoon tea with friends, mentioning that Morrell has been enjoying playing golf, updating them on their dog (Jack), and mentioning that Sammie and Sonny's mother-in-law is dying of cancer and that they are going to stay with their father.
  • A letter from Morrell to Lois' parents, Donald and Elsie, thanking them for their letter, asking how the Sunday service went where they were asked to talk about their trip to Cuba, discussing a trip he took to Santiago and the typewriter they got there, describing how a group of soldiers were stopping and searching all cars in the wake of two assassinations of important government officials, expressing his hope that there might be a spiritual and moral revolution amongst the Cuban people so that armed revolution might be averted, sharing his thoughts on the corruption and intimidation tactics used by Batista to win the previous democratic election for president, and giving updates on how the family garden is faring.
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    Morrell Steed Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, October 31, 1956

    Robinson, Morrell Steed
    A letter from Morrell to Lois' parents, Donald and Elsie, thanking them for their letter, asking how the Sunday service went where they were asked to talk about their trip to Cuba, discussing a trip he took to Santiago and the typewriter they got there, describing how a group of soldiers were stopping and searching all cars in the wake of two assassinations of important government officials, expressing his hope that there might be a spiritual and moral revolution amongst the Cuban people so that armed revolution might be averted, sharing his thoughts on the corruption and intimidation
  • A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, thanking them for letting her know how the rest of their trip went, asking if they could pass along her thanks to Esther (sister) for the book on tropical medicine, describing Esther Louise and Steed's well being and development, mentioning a visit to the Milk family to celebrate their daughter Ann's second birthday, sharing some of the movies she and Morrell have seen recently (The Bigamist and The Rose Tattoo), and reporting on how their garden is faring.
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    Lois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, October 29, 1956

    Robinson, Lois Augusta
    A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, thanking them for letting her know how the rest of their trip went, asking if they could pass along her thanks to Esther (sister) for the book on tropical medicine, describing Esther Louise and Steed's well being and development, mentioning a visit to the Milk family to celebrate their daughter Ann's second birthday, sharing some of the movies she and Morrell have seen recently (The Bigamist and The Rose Tattoo), and reporting on how their garden is faring.
  • A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, thanking them for their letter giving her news of her grandparents, letting them know that Sotera is managing the clinic, thanking them for the clothes they sent for Steed and Esther and letting them know they fit well, asking for a few other items of clothing for the children and Morrell, giving a brief update on the children's health, describing Morrell's work, and sharing that she and Morrell went to see a production of "Oklahoma" which they enjoyed.
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    Lois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, October 26, 1956

    Robinson, Lois Augusta
    A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, thanking them for their letter giving her news of her grandparents, letting them know that Sotera is managing the clinic, thanking them for the clothes they sent for Steed and Esther and letting them know they fit well, asking for a few other items of clothing for the children and Morrell, giving a brief update on the children's health, describing Morrell's work, and sharing that she and Morrell went to see a production of "Oklahoma" which they enjoyed.
  • A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, providing brief updates on all the family members' health, mentioning that Mother Williams appreciated their visit, expressing her concern over hearing about the rough crossing from Cuba to Florida by boat on their return trip, and mentioning that her letter is brief because Steed and Esther demand her attention.
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    Lois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, October 22, 1956

    Robinson, Lois Augusta
    A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, providing brief updates on all the family members' health, mentioning that Mother Williams appreciated their visit, expressing her concern over hearing about the rough crossing from Cuba to Florida by boat on their return trip, and mentioning that her letter is brief because Steed and Esther demand her attention.
  • A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, thanking them for their letter from Havana on their way back to the States, describing the changes to life with two children, sharing about Esther's well being and development, discussing the recent rains, and expressing the family's joy at their visit.
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    Lois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, October 15, 1956

    Robinson, Lois Augusta
    A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, thanking them for their letter from Havana on their way back to the States, describing the changes to life with two children, sharing about Esther's well being and development, discussing the recent rains, and expressing the family's joy at their visit.
  • A telegram from Morrell to Lois' parents, Donald and Elsie, informing them of the birth of Esther Louise Robinson and that both baby and mother are doing well.
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    Morrell Steed Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, September 25, 1956

    Robinson, Morrell Steed
    A telegram from Morrell to Lois' parents, Donald and Elsie, informing them of the birth of Esther Louise Robinson and that both baby and mother are doing well.
  • A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, thanking them for renewing the drivers' licenses, letting them know this will be her last letter before they arrive, giving an update on her pregnancy, notifying them that the past president of the Women's Society had her baby, discussing their neighbor who has a child around Steed's age with another on the way, wishing them a good and safe trip, describing the family's visit to Nicaro where Morrell preaches for a congregation of Americans, sharing about their trip to a carnival in town which Steed enjoyed, and giving a small update on Dr. Jesse's health.
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    Lois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, [September] 1956

    Robinson, Lois Augusta
    A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, thanking them for renewing the drivers' licenses, letting them know this will be her last letter before they arrive, giving an update on her pregnancy, notifying them that the past president of the Women's Society had her baby, discussing their neighbor who has a child around Steed's age with another on the way, wishing them a good and safe trip, describing the family's visit to Nicaro where Morrell preaches for a congregation of Americans, sharing about their trip to a carnival in town which Steed enjoyed, and giving a
  • A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, asking them to renew her and Morrell's US driver's licenses, mentioning that Morrell is working to get his Cuban driver's license, sharing a photograph of Steed and asking for them to make copies to share with other relatives, asking for a few more things to be brought with them when they visit (dish cloths, pajamas for Steed, a pair of shoes, Morrell's golf clubs), expressing happiness and anticipation of their visit, describing a map of Holguin which Morrell drew (and was included with the letter at the time of sending), giving an update on the family's well being an general health, and describing a visiting American couple who shared a meal with them.
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    Lois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, September 16, 1956

    Robinson, Lois Augusta
    A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, asking them to renew her and Morrell's US driver's licenses, mentioning that Morrell is working to get his Cuban driver's license, sharing a photograph of Steed and asking for them to make copies to share with other relatives, asking for a few more things to be brought with them when they visit (dish cloths, pajamas for Steed, a pair of shoes, Morrell's golf clubs), expressing happiness and anticipation of their visit, describing a map of Holguin which Morrell drew (and was included with the letter at the time of sending)
  • A letter from Morrell and Lois Robinson through the Board of Mission to their friends and loved ones providing a report on their missionary work and the general state of the region of Cuba where they are working. They describe the work of the pediatric clinic, report on the Mayari, Felton, Arroyo Blanco, Oriente, and Nicaro congregational areas, and provide updates on their personal lives and that of their family.
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    Morrell Steed Robinson and Lois Augusta Robinson to friends and family, September 15, 1956, Mayarí, Oriente, Cuba

    Robinson, Morrell Steed
    A letter from Morrell and Lois Robinson through the Board of Mission to their friends and loved ones providing a report on their missionary work and the general state of the region of Cuba where they are working. They describe the work of the pediatric clinic, report on the Mayari, Felton, Arroyo Blanco, Oriente, and Nicaro congregational areas, and provide updates on their personal lives and that of their family.
  • A letter from Lois to her family mentioning writing letters for the clinic and her improving Spanish, clarifying several points from a previous letter (Mrs. Milk's first name, Morrell's shoe size, Norma's sister, etc.), discussing Morrell's work at the summer camps and with other clerical duties, sharing her concerns that Morrell might not be available when she needs to get to the hospital for the baby, describing the weather, providing an update on the family's general health and well being, updating them on Morrell's improving mastery of Spanish, sharing an anecdote about Steed calling fans "pans", and giving them an update on Dr. Jesse's condition after a stroke[?].
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    Lois Augusta Robinson to her family, September 9, 1956

    Robinson, Lois Augusta
    A letter from Lois to her family mentioning writing letters for the clinic and her improving Spanish, clarifying several points from a previous letter (Mrs.
  • A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, describing how she is getting on with her pregnancy and handling the social gatherings put on by the Women's Society, telling them about Steed's new sunsuit, giving an update on Dr. Jesse, letting them know Steed is beginning to get more teeth, discussing her latest baking endeavors, describing Morrell's recent work at the camp and that he is back for good now, and reporting that Steed is beginning to speak more and more.
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    Lois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, September 2, 1956

    Robinson, Lois Augusta
    A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, describing how she is getting on with her pregnancy and handling the social gatherings put on by the Women's Society, telling them about Steed's new sunsuit, giving an update on Dr. Jesse, letting them know Steed is beginning to get more teeth, discussing her latest baking endeavors, describing Morrell's recent work at the camp and that he is back for good now, and reporting that Steed is beginning to speak more and more.
  • A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, noting that Steed has started mimicking writing and is likely to be left-handed, describing Morrell's successful running of camp, telling a little about the local quarterly conference, giving an update on her pregnancy and preparations for the birth, telling them news of Mother Williams and Dr. Jesse, describing their small anniversary celebrations, thanking them for the gifts they sent and asking for some things for Morrell (music tapes, books, clothes, etc.), tellling them about the movies that they can see, and giving an update on Steed's development.
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    Lois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, August 26, 1956

    Robinson, Lois Augusta
    A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, noting that Steed has started mimicking writing and is likely to be left-handed, describing Morrell's successful running of camp, telling a little about the local quarterly conference, giving an update on her pregnancy and preparations for the birth, telling them news of Mother Williams and Dr.
  • A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, mentioning how she often has to miss the Sunday service since there is no one to watch Steed, reporting that the Milk family arrived the day before and successfully delivered their package, asking for a few items to be brought with them when they visit Cuba, reporting that Morrell will be traveling to Guaro to teach a summer camp that week, mentioning that she will be leading a worship service for the Women's Society, giving advice for when they come to visit Cuba (to bring bottled water, that the main road is not well marked, to remember to drive no more than 15 mph past guard houses, etc.), and suggesting the best route to take between Havana and Mayarí.
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    Lois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, August 19, 1956

    Robinson, Lois Augusta
    A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, mentioning how she often has to miss the Sunday service since there is no one to watch Steed, reporting that the Milk family arrived the day before and successfully delivered their package, asking for a few items to be brought with them when they visit Cuba, reporting that Morrell will be traveling to Guaro to teach a summer camp that week, mentioning that she will be leading a worship service for the Women's Society, giving advice for when they come to visit Cuba (to bring bottled water, that the main road is not well marked, to
  • A letter from Morrell to Lois' mother, Elsie, apologizing for not visiting of calling while he was in Florida, describing his trip to Jacksonville and then Fort Lauderdale, listing the things he had brought back from Florida (gifts, a tape recorder, etc.), reporting on his family's health and well being, describing his work with the Bible Schools and camp sessions, giving an update on Lois' health and her pregnancy, sharing his plans for taking Lois and Steed to the beach, expressing satisfaction and enjoyment in his work and ability to speak in Spanish, asking if a letter he sent arrived with Mrs. Rollins, requesting they pass news on to some family friends, and mentioning an enclosed map to help them when they arrive in Cuba.
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    Morrell Steed Robinson to Elsie Lerch, August 16, 1956

    Robinson, Morrell Steed
    A letter from Morrell to Lois' mother, Elsie, apologizing for not visiting of calling while he was in Florida, describing his trip to Jacksonville and then Fort Lauderdale, listing the things he had brought back from Florida (gifts, a tape recorder, etc.), reporting on his family's health and well being, describing his work with the Bible Schools and camp sessions, giving an update on Lois' health and her pregnancy, sharing his plans for taking Lois and Steed to the beach, expressing satisfaction and enjoyment in his work and ability to speak in Spanish, asking if a letter he
  • A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, telling them about a show Morrell took her to see, describing a horseback trip Morrell had taken into the mountains to see how they harvest coffee, giving them updates on the two Bible Schools they ran in one week and the woman who was helping run the ones this week, sharing that they now have a truck to use that Dr. Evans had once used which has been helpful during the summer camps, describing the first meeting of the young people's group, updating them on Steed's health and development, and describing the local produce.
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    Lois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, August 14, 1956

    Robinson, Lois Augusta
    A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, telling them about a show Morrell took her to see, describing a horseback trip Morrell had taken into the mountains to see how they harvest coffee, giving them updates on the two Bible Schools they ran in one week and the woman who was helping run the ones this week, sharing that they now have a truck to use that Dr. Evans had once used which has been helpful during the summer camps, describing the first meeting of the young people's group, updating them on Steed's health and development, and describing the local produce.
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