Letters from Abe Kaufman to Vera Vaughn, 465 N. Clark, Chicago, Illinois. Letters contain information about Abe’s daily activities in St. Louis. On May 31, Abe writes, “Do you remember a year ago today (the cyclone) everyone here was talking about it.” On June 3, Abe writes that the streets in St. Louis are “all torn up” because the wires are being put underground., 1897 May-June

File — Box: 2, Folder: 7

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Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The collection consists mainly of correspondence between Abe Kaufman and Vera Vaughn. These letters are primarily of a personal nature regarding the relationship between Abe and Vera. There are some letters from Abe’s family: his father, brothers Max and Jacob, and his sister, Jennie. Also included is a folder full of old receipts and payment records.