Collection: MaBelle Meholin letters

Summary

Collection of letters dated 1903-1913 from MaBelle Meholin of Boise to Hazelle Armstrong of Butte, NE. In these letters she descibes her life as a teenager referring to activities and events in Boise.

Dates

Creation: 1903 - 1913

Biographical Note

MaBelle and Hazelle were cousins, their mothers were both daughters of Rev. Nathen E. Gardner. The Meholin family moved from Butte to Boise in 1902. At the time of the move, MaBelle was 13 and Hazelle was 12. In 1912, Meholin married Chester F. Scott of Boise, with whom she had one surviving son, Chester Scott, Jr. After divorcing from Scott, Meholin moved back to Nebraska.

Extent

0.25 Cubic Feet (1 small document box.)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Inventory

Folder 1: Letters, Meholin to Armstrong, 1903-1904 (26 letters) Folder 2: Letters, Meholin to Armstrong, 1905-1906 (23 letters) Folder 3: Letters, Meholin to Armstrong, 1907-1908 (16 letters) Folder 4: Letters, Meholin to Armstrong, 1909-1914 (14 letters)