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Young Eleanor Roosevelt
Peron in seaweed skirt
Black and white photo of Earl Peron wearing a seaweed skirt.
Letter to Earl Peron from Unknown
This is a very romantic letter from an unknown man to his male lover, Earl Peron. In it, the anonymous man professes his deep love and trust in his partner, and expresses the wish that they would have a lasting relationship.
Elizabeth Blackwell to Howard Blackwell, August 19th
A short note from Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell to her brother Howard Blackwell. Dr. Blackwell is worried about their sister Dr. Emily Blackwell's health, and speculates about the nature of her relationship with her partner Dr. Elizabeth Cushier.
Elizabeth Cushier to Emily Blackwell, September 14th
Letter from Dr. Elizabeth Cushier to her partner, Dr. Emily Blackwell. Dr. Cushier discusses several patients she has seen, her struggles with home improvement work being done on their house, and expresses her excitement that her "own dear doctor" will soon be home.