xt7sbc3sxt9q_1 https://exploreuk.uky.edu/dips/xt7sbc3sxt9q/data/mets.xml https://exploreuk.uky.edu/dips/xt7sbc3sxt9q/data/2009ms132.0317.dao.xml Kenzer, William H., 1881-1942 0.04 Cubic Feet 1 folder archival material 2009ms132.0317 English University of Kentucky The physical rights to the materials in this collection are held by the University of Kentucky Special Collections Research Center. Contact the Special Collections Research Center for information regarding rights and use of this collection. Wade Hall Collection of American Letters: William Kenzer letters Love-letters African Americans -- Indiana African Americans -- Kentucky African American women. Theater. William Kenzer letters text William Kenzer letters 2019 https://exploreuk.uky.edu/dips/xt7sbc3sxt9q/data/2009ms132.0317/Box_wh_11/Folder_5/Multipage1.pdf 1908-1912 1912 1908-1912 section xt7sbc3sxt9q_1 xt7sbc3sxt9q 19 https://exploreuk.uky.edu/dips/xt7sbc3sxt9q/data/2009ms132.0317/Box_wh_11/Folder_5/WH11_5_0001.jpg 1848 2128 https://exploreuk.uky.edu/dips/xt7sbc3sxt9q/data/2009ms132.0317/Box_wh_11/Folder_5/WH11_5_0001_tb.jpg https://exploreuk.uky.edu/dips/xt7sbc3sxt9q/data/2009ms132.0317/Box_wh_11/Folder_5/WH11_5_0001_ftb.jpg Answer at once [stamp in red ink] MISSOURI PACIFIC IRON MOUNTAIN [printed in red] EN ROUTE Dear Monday. I recieved [sic] your letter this morning was very happy you know Sweetie I want to come as soon as you send money Send it by special delivery and let me know when you are going to send it The fare is $2.70 one way Now send telegram and let me know when you are going send money & telegram EVANSVILLE, IND. 4- PM JAN 27 09 [illegible] 310 E Walnut St Louisville Ky MISSOURI PACIFIC IRON MOUNTAIN 1909 JAN 28 LOUISVILLE Evansville Ind April 12-09 Dear Sweetie I guess you think I take my time answering but I could not answer Saturday or Sunday so I answer it after all as soon as could I still have a cold in my head but other wise I feel fine I thought of you all day yesterday in your Easter suit I received b the express from Anna and I it is fine and I thought right away that was your work I spent a very quiet Easter at home all day for I had no hat I was heart sick Walter got his new wheel stolen Friday I hope you was good Sunday and all the time I think of you so much I am sorry you are not well tell me all the news when you write c Kindly remember me to Minor and Pryer & McKay It is so windy today in fact for nearly a week I am going to tell Anna in her letter. I dont like the skirt but dont let on like you know it I want one that has not pleats in it but the same kind of goods But dont tell her for I may not send it back Its all right a about the canday [sic] don't worry about that I am so worried for I had nothing to send J. L I know he looked for some thing Hoping you are better I am your devoted girl E J. [printed logo in blue ink] Schultz's CLOAK HOUSE WHERE FASHION REIGNS EVANSVILLE, IND [handwritten] Evansville Ind April 1st 1912 Dear [Gill?] This is the second letter I have written and received no answer I dont under stand why dont write I written the other letter on Tuesday of last week and I expected and answer by the last any how Little Walter is still about the same he feet is [swell?] now and his nose seems like he has [cabtack?] But I feel so blue to day it is so lonely over here I thought of you Saturday night Be good and dont forget me You used to say I did not seem satisfied but if you would see me now They have asked me now if I was not home [printed in blue ink] Schultz's CLOAK HOUSE WHERE FASHION REIGNS EVANSVILLE, IND. [handwritten] sick I want to come home soon I dont think little Walter wil Ever be well I am going to bring him if you can arrange if you want to he getting ready while I am away Asked Mamma about your watch fob I still have your keystone Tell Mamma we are getting along nicely and don't tell her about Walter I hope you told her in the other letter what I told you Go and see her and cheer her up be good and answer soon Yours as Ever Emma P.S You take this $1 and give it to Mamma and pay 50 cts in K. Central 50 cts (Need not be afraid to write) 914 Walnut St for the Silver Now be sure and explain [man?] on the it to her she forgets knives & forks. EVANSVILLE, IND. 1 - AM APR 13-09 Mr. William Kenzer 310 E Walnut St Louisville Ky LOUISVILLE, KY. APR 13 8:30 AM 1909 2 Tell Anna about our plan and sign Anna name so if Walter (?) telegram back Anna will know what to say show this letter to Anna Put on telegram Come at Once with Anna name not mamma's Thanks very very much for my hat I writting this 3 in a hurry answer this right away for i am anxious to know when I am coming I will shoo the boys something when I come love to Mama for me and J-G (6?) Lots of love & kisses Yours Ever E.J. EVANSVILLE OCT20 AM 1908 IN Mr William Kenzer c/o American Dye [illegible] 310 E. Walnut St Louisville, Ky MISSOURI PACIFIC IRON MOUNTAIN LOUISVILLE, KY. OCT 20 830 AM 1908 Evansville Ind Sept 13-09 Dearest I guess you think I am something awful but I written you a letter last Monday but was not sure of the address and had no letters so I put on it if not red [sic] in 5 days returned to my number and so I rcd it back this morning and I am answering this as soon as I possible can you dont how much I miss you I thought I would get a letter this morning but it was my old oneI was so disappointed but I know you will answer tonight [anay?] I am so lonesome for you I know you dont miss me Gone to Mamma & J. G. and tell me if he is back Please send voile skirt. I have nothing to wear downtown I spilled ice cream all over my blue skirt I want to come home He watches me like a hawk please be careful with my letters and you go and see Mamma I dreamed about you Friday night I am not so well I took such a cold if I had you to give me some medicine I would be alright but I hope you are well Please answer right away for I so want to hear from you Yours E.J EVANSVILL, IND. 10-30 AM SEP 14-09 Mr William Kenzer 310 E. Walnut St Louisville Ky Evansville Ind Jan27-19 Dear I guess you think I am something awful but I had a reason I will tell you when I come I am coming Saturday at noon I meant I want to start then or no later than Saturday night I hope you will for give me for not comming [sic] and not writing I am sorry to have to disappoint you but I could not help if I had to wait untill [sic] he would send me so it will be just 3 o4 4 days untill [sic] you see me I am not so well but I am comming [sic] any how I want to get a bank for J. C and they are a $1.00 and I would like one for my self I [illegible] if you had the money to spare you would send me some to get them I will write Fri and tell you when to meet me Love to all I wrote to mamma to day. Hoping to see you soon I am Yours E.J