New Publication - Postcards of Roy Hall and Lura Cole and Other Family Correspondence, 1908 - 1948

I have always known about this wonderful collection of the postcards of my great-grandparents during their courtship in 1908 - 1909. During the downtime of COVID, I decided to finally transcribe them and get them ready for publication. They are now available for family members, libraries, and anyone interested in the history of early Pope County. Roy and Lura were married on 22 January 1909 and made their home at Roy's store/post office in Renshaw.  They subsequently raised nine children there before Lura's untimely death in 1939.. More information below.

Complete transcription of the extant postcards of this young couple in 1908-1909 before their marriage. Correspondence with other family members (COLE, REAMS, GOSSAGE, BLANCHARD, HYTEN, WIENEKE) in the early 1900s. Mention of those in community at times

Fascinating glimpse into the lives of a rural Pope County family in the early 20^th century

Roy Hall was postmaster of the Illinois Central Railroad community of Renshaw and operated a store there. Lura resided in Glendale, Eddyville area. Other places mentioned included Reevesville, McNoel, Harrisburg, Stonefort

Many photographs are included

$25 postpaid, 78 pages, softcover, every name index, Libraries may be billed

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