Elizabeth’s daughter, Betsy, gives birth to Helon Anne on January 19, 1947, whom she calls, “Bunny.” Elizabeth begins “doing baby chores” for Betsy. She puts stickers in her diary to remind her of family members’ birthdays and Betsy’s wedding anniversary. On May 11, 1947, Elizabeth writes that her daughter, Helly, is engaged to Bob Alcott. She goes to Vassar on May 16 and has trouble recognizing her old friends. On June 16, 1947, she writes, “No maid account bus strike.” Her mother is in and out of the hospital all year. In late November, Elizabeth goes to Havana, Guatemala City, and Antigua as a tourist., 1947, Box: 1. Elizabeth Nulsen Young Diaries, A1789. Missouri Historical Society Library and Research Center.

Elizabeth’s daughter, Betsy, gives birth to Helon Anne on January 19, 1947, whom she calls, “Bunny.” Elizabeth begins “doing baby chores” for Betsy. She puts stickers in her diary to remind her of family members’ birthdays and Betsy’s wedding anniversary. On May 11, 1947, Elizabeth writes that her daughter, Helly, is engaged to Bob Alcott. She goes to Vassar on May 16 and has trouble recognizing her old friends. On June 16, 1947, she writes, “No maid account bus strike.” Her mother is in and out of the hospital all year. In late November, Elizabeth goes to Havana, Guatemala City, and Antigua as a tourist., 1947, Box: 1. Elizabeth Nulsen Young Diaries, A1789. Missouri Historical Society Library and Research Center. https://mohistory.mobiusconsortium.org/repositories/2/archival_objects/46971 Accessed September 19, 2024.