Elizabeth starts seeing a man named Bob Williams in the early spring of 1936, whom she refers to as her “boyfriend” by June. In April 1936, Elizabeth’s daughter, Betsy, catches “German measles.” Elizabeth continues to have dental troubles throughout her life, writing on July 13, 1936, “Two hours in dentist chair nearly ruined me.” She spends time in the summer in Duluth in both 1935 and 1936; she picnics and throws parties quite often. On October 26, 1936, Elizabeth writes that her mother drove her to the hospital. The following day she writes that she was “sawed open” but “no cancer.” She finishes the year at Bob’s house., 1936, Box: 1. Elizabeth Nulsen Young Diaries, A1789. Missouri Historical Society Library and Research Center.

Elizabeth starts seeing a man named Bob Williams in the early spring of 1936, whom she refers to as her “boyfriend” by June. In April 1936, Elizabeth’s daughter, Betsy, catches “German measles.” Elizabeth continues to have dental troubles throughout her life, writing on July 13, 1936, “Two hours in dentist chair nearly ruined me.” She spends time in the summer in Duluth in both 1935 and 1936; she picnics and throws parties quite often. On October 26, 1936, Elizabeth writes that her mother drove her to the hospital. The following day she writes that she was “sawed open” but “no cancer.” She finishes the year at Bob’s house., 1936, Box: 1. Elizabeth Nulsen Young Diaries, A1789. Missouri Historical Society Library and Research Center. https://mohistory.mobiusconsortium.org/repositories/2/archival_objects/46957 Accessed September 19, 2024.