Box 1: Letters

Folder 1: Cope, A. – Hoopes, P. (Full Names)

Cope, Amy (3 Letters)

-May 2^nd, 1882: She must decline Amanda’s invitation to visit.

-June 22^nd, 1884: Amy discusses her visits to England and New Jersey; shows concern for Anna’s illness.

-April 27^th, 1890: She discusses her trip to Scotland; wishes her family would write her more often.

Hoopes, Amanda (3 letters)

-June 21^st, 1871: Amanda and the children are spending time in Maryland with her family, thanks Thomas for sending money.

-June 24^th, 1871: She describes the daily activities and the children’s enjoyment. Wishes Thomas could join.

-June 28^th, 1871: She thanks Thomas for sending a bottle of whiskey, but complains of a lack of fruit in the area.

Hoopes, Emily (2 Letters)

-September, 1893: Emily has been accepted into a school at Boston but must now prove herself through a series of exams. She is nervous, but one of her professors gives her confidence.

-November 1st, 1893: She requests some new clothes from her family after she has picked up certain materials Massachusetts. 

Hoopes, Judith (1 Letter)

-June 24^th, 1879: She apologizes to Amanda for not writing sooner, but wants her family to come visit soon.

Hoopes, Maurice (10 Letters)

-September 24^th, 1887: Amanda is at the Water Cure in Elmira. Maurice just arrived in New York and met his roommate.

-October 2^nd, 1887: Amanda is feeling better and Willie is moving back in with Thomas and the family after a failed engagement.

-October 13^th, 1887: Amanda is to return home from Elmira in less than a week but Maurice plans to visit her before then.

-June 2^nd, 1888: Amanda’s health is failing and she is once again residing at the Water Cure in Elmira. Maurice apologizes for his short letters.

-June 7^th, 1888: He must reschedule a future visit with Amanda.

-June 10^th, 1888: Maurice must cancel his intended visit since he is staying in Ithaca longer than expected.

-June 28^th, 1891: Maurice discusses some of the projects occurring at his current job. He also reports on Arthur’s recent achievements.

-November 15^th, 1892 (To Thomas Hoopes): Maurice discusses his new electrician job at the Lynn railroad in Massachusetts. He believes he is now away from home for good, and mentions his environment and living conditions.

-December 12^th 1892: He discusses a recent trip to Salem to see Brown’s closed circuit system of electricity in street cars.

-December 26^th 1892: Maurice lists his Christmas presents and thanks his family for their generosity. 

Hoopes, Phebe (3 Letters)

-December 18^th, 1887: Amanda his feeling better, but Carrie, her children, and Rachel are very ill.

-February 25^th, 1888: Rachel is still very weak and thin, and Phebe mentions Helen’s generosity in aiding Amanda while she was ill.

-March 20^th, 1890: She shows her appreciation for Thomas’s kindness towards the Russell family and inquires about Amanda’s possible move to Matlack Street.

Folder 2: Letters: Hoopes, T. 1879-1887 (Full Names)

Hoopes, Thomas:

-1879(1 Letter)

• August 21^st: Thomas is in London and feels the urge to write Amanda a love letter. He also describes the current conditions in London as well as some of his thoughts about their sons.

-1887(17 Letters)

• September-October: Thomas writes to Amanda who is considerably ill and living at the Water Cure facility in Elmira, New York. Among the themes that are discussed within these letters are Thomas’s admiration and appreciation of Emily’s doctor, Adele Gleason, Maurice’s experiences at Cornell, Amanda’s sister Rachel’s failing health, and the eventual preparation for Amanda’s homecoming.

Folder 3: Letters: Hoopes, T. 1888 (Full Names)

Hoopes, Thomas

-1888(27 Letters)

• May-July: Amanda is once again ill and residing at the Elmira Water Cure under the care of Dr. Gleason. Thomas continues to write her very frequently about events occurring within her immediate and extended families. The major themes within these letters include Charlie’s employment at Hoopes Bros. and Darlington, the death of aunt Amanda, Thomas’s efforts to help a competitor’s fire-stricken business, Maurice’s employment at a light company, a visit from the Frazier family, and various Independence Day celebrations.

Box 2: Letters and Miscellaneous Items

Folder 4: Letters: Jackson, E. – Rogers, H. (Full Names)

Jackson, Edward (1 Letter)

-August 6^th, 1921 (To Thomas Hoopes): Edward is visiting a resort in Hot Springs, Colorado. He believes his Uncle Thomas would enjoy the miners, lumberjacks, and landscape very much.

[Janney], Henry and Hannah (1 Letter)

-December 2^nd, 1849 (To Thomas Russell): Sympathies are given regarding a recently deceased family member. They also encourage Amanda, Virginia, and Charles to visit.

Pemrose, Susan (3 Letters)

-December 1^st, 1876 (To William and Virginia Hoopes): She gives her deep sympathies for the loss of Lizzie.

-April 1^st, 1878: Amanda’s father has been stricken with Typhoid fever but seems to feel stable. Susan misses Virginia and admires her emotional strength.

-January 5^th, 1891: Christmas went very well and Rachel is doing very well, however Amanda is dealing with dizziness.

Rogers, Henry (9 Letters)

-December 9^th, 1855: Henry has a jaw ache and talks about Christmas, his parents, and Amanda’s singing.

-December 18^th, 1856: The Anti-Slavery fair is in Philadelphia. Henry is not a real supporter but mentions such figures as William Lloyd Garrison.

-February 6^th, 1857: Amanda is at Millersville. Henry talks about his parents and jokes with Amanda.

-August 13^th, 1857: Henry discusses weather conditions, a trip to Wyoming, and humorous conversations with Amanda.

-October 22^nd, 1858: Henry mentions the recent election, as well as races that occurred in Philadelphia, and women’s rights.

-December 19^th, 1858: Henry talks about his views on proper behavior and his problems with religious schools.

-October 6^th, 1877: A short but very concerned reply to information received about Virginia’s failing health.

-March 20^th, 1890: Henry joyfully reminisces about his memories of Amanda and her family. He also mentions a recent fatal accident that occurred at a factory.

-April 5^th, 1893: Henry once again discusses old times as well as potential future visits.

Folder 5: Letters: Rogers, R.W. – Russell, T. (Full Names)

Rogers, R.W. (1 Letter)

-March 11^th, (To Virginia Hoopes): The sender gives sympathy and advice to Virginia after losing her daughter Fanny. 

Rogers, William (3 Letters)

-August 15^th, 1855: He has travelled across the Allegheny several times and is now in Altoona.

-August 23^rd, 1855: He describes a recent visit to Philadelphia to visit his brother Henry.

-March 6^th, 1878 (To Virginia Hoopes): William gives his sympathies regarding the loss of Fanny but assures Virginia that she is safe now from the pains and sorrows of life. There is an addition from R.C.R. in which she, also, extends her sympathies towards Virginia.

Russell, Anna (8 Letters)

-December 3^rd, 1876 (addressed to Virginia Hoopes): Anna sympathizes with Virginia in regards to the recent loss of her Daughter Lizzie.

-November 15^th, 1877: In Maryland while Charles is travelling. Happy about Virginia’s improving condition. Reports activities at a recent Quaker meeting.

-December 6^th, 1877: Compliments both Amanda and Virginia on their strength and generosity.

-March 22^nd, 1878: Sympathies regarding the loss of Fanny, Virginia’s second child. Concerned for both Virginia and Father [William]’s health.

-May 1^st, 1878: After father has passed, she gives gratitude for her sisters’ loyalty and support.

-May 18^th, 1878: Virginia is getting better after her last illness; Anna discusses Amanda taking certain family heirlooms.

-April 27^th, 1888: Apologizes for delay in writing; talks about having to move out of the house after father has passed.

-December 24^th, 1893: Overcoming an illness; thanks Amanda for a gift she recently received.

Russell, Charles (1 Letter)

-June 2^nd, 1887: He is sorry to hear of his sister Amanda’s poor health, but is very appreciative of her husband Thomas’s support

Russell, Rebecca (1 Letter)

-January 21^st, 1877 (To Virginia Hoopes): She extends her kindness and sympathy towards Virginia after the loss of her daughter Lizzie.

Frances L Sharpless (2 Letters)

-May 25^th, 1899 (To Amanda, Helen, and Emily): Frances is travelling on a steam boat to London and discusses various aspects of life aboard the ship such as dinner calls and the ethnicity of the passengers.

-May 27^th, 1899: He hopes to hear from the family more often and wishes the best to Thomas and the rest of the family.

Russell, Thomas (2 Letters)

-December 4^th, 1876: The letter begins with a section written by Amanda’s mother showing concern for Amanda’s health and sympathy for Virginia and William regarding Lizzie. Their father Thomas also extends his sympathies and mentions a powerful sermon he heard at a recent meeting.

-January 11^th, 1877 (To Amanda and Virginia Hoopes): Thomas discusses the death of a family friend named John Shoemaker as well as the cold and icy weather conditions in Maryland.

Folder 6: Letters: Carrie-Sue (First Names)

Carrie (1 Letter)

-December 20^th, 1887: She read about an explosion in West Chester, Arthur was nearby but survived; Aunt Rachel becomes very feeble after a fall.

Dora (1 Letter)

-February 26^th, 1858: She misses Amanda very much and presents her with a short poem.

Emily (8 Letters)

-January 12^th, 1878: She discusses Virginia’s condition as well as her children and the snowy weather conditions.

-April 16^th, 1878: Emily sympathizes with Amanda regarding the recent loss of her father. Anna and Virginia are both still sick.

-May 26^th, 1878: She continues to sympathize with Amanda for her loss, but mentions that her own father is now ill-stricken.

-September 14^th, 1885: There is a debate as to whether or not to send her son, Charles, to boarding school due to some recent behavior. Also included is a description of her trip to the mountains.

-January 30^th, 1887: Maurice visited Emily and her family recently. Willie has moved out of Amanda and Thomas’s home.

-October 9^th, 1887: Emily is happy that Amanda feels better now that she has entered the Water Cure. She mentions Anna’s recent enrollment to a college in Bryn Mawr.

-April 29^th, 1888: She discusses Cousin Amy’s recent visit.

-June 3^rd, 1888: Amanda is considering visiting the Elmira Water Cure again.

R.C.R. (2 Letters)

-May [unknown]: She gives much sympathy for Rachel and is very concerned and doubtful that Virginia will recover from her current illness.

-May 5^th, 1878: She gives her sympathies to both Amanda and Virginia regarding the loss of their father.

Rachel (1 Letter)

-September 23^rd, 1877: Rachel replies to Amanda’s offer to take care of her daughter temporarily while she is so busy. Rachel is very grateful and accepts the favor.  

Sue (3 Letters)

-August 17^th, 1879: She is in Europe and travelling on a Carriage. She is not enjoying herself very much and wishes to go home soon.

-July 3^rd, 1887: She is in London and exploring various teaching positions in the surrounding areas.

-August 2^nd, 1887: She discusses the recent parties she has attended and describes some of her students.

Folder 7: Miscellaneous Items

-Collection of 36 stamps, both American and European

-Wedding invitation: Roland and Susan Smedley, May 25^th

-20 empty envelopes, addressed to Amanda Hoopes.

-Elmira Water Cure pamphlet containing information on the facility’s overall purpose and weekly rates for patients

-Elmira Water Cure newsletter containing information on its Spring reopening in 1888

-31 blank postcards, 7 blank envelopes

-11 blank postcards of Dr. Robert Grinnell