Aileen to Claire July 20, 1950

Text and audio to come as time permits. page 1page 2page 3page 4

Betty-to-Claire-012305

This note is from Betty to Claire. It included some candids from the previous Christmas in Murfreesboro but also this classic shot from Paris on New Year’s Eve, 1955-56. Paris, New year’s Eve, 1955-56

Bob to Claire 062590

This letter is from Uncle Bob (Robert Gibbons) to Claire (St.Clair) date June 25, 1990. Mentioned in the letter and attached here is Uncle Bob’s Cheaha Word Search 1989. (PDF Download link at bottom.) Cheaha Word-Search-1989Download

Bob to Claire 21 Aug 1945

This letter is addressed to “Clarice” and comes from Tolosa, Leyte. Audio and text versions to come as possible. page 1page 2page 3

Bob to Claire June 9, 1945

My Uncle Bob writes to my mother,Claire during WWII. Uncle Bob calls my mother, Clarissimo! This letter is written on US Navy note paper. It is dated 9 June, 1945 and was written”at sea.” For the visually impaired, my intention is to provide audio. I will also be providing a plain text version as time […]

Bob to Claire, June 27, 1945

A letter from my Uncle Bob (Robert Gibbons) to my mom (Claire Gibbons) dated 27, June 1945 Will provide audio and text versions as time allows. If you would like to provide the audio or video, please let me know. page 1page 2page 3

Bob’s Letter to Siblings Apr 30 1954

In this letter, Bob presents a budget and rationale for caring for James Booth and Nan as they live in a one-room apartment behind Claire and John.

Civil War Letters between Samuel Holloway Gibbons and his wife Carolyn

These letters were transcribed from the originals by Mary Patt Talton.

Claire to Aileen July 7, no year

Short letter from Claire to Aileen dated July 7, no year. page 1 of 3 page 2 of 3 page 3 of 3

Claire to Howard, Sep 30, 1962

Claire to Howard, September 30, 1964

Claire to Howard 1964 page 1 of 2 Claire to Howard 1964 page 2 of 2

Claire to Howard: Jan 14, 1972

Claire to Howard: January 14, 1972

The reason for the stationary is that Claire was working in the office of the campus police at this time. Claire to Howard, January 14, 1972 Claire to Howard, January 14, 1972

GWR First Reunion: Nov 30, 1982

These communications by Uncle Bud (E. Graham Gibbons) are about the first reunion (1983) at Cheaha.

Howard Gibbons to Brother Jimmie

From Howard Irvin Gibbons to his brother Jimmie. Thanks by Howard Gibbons

Howard to Claire

In Claire’s scrapbook. Inscription says< “from Howard when Gertrude died.” I have no idea who Gertrude was. The cat listed as KIA in the clipping was called Phoebe Whifflebum or Woom. Letter from Howard to Claire

Howard to Claire on St Vals Diem

Will provide audio as time permits. Volunteer to record a reading? Letter Image Text Version ST VAL’S DIEM DEAR SISTER CLAIRE. WITH HANGING HEAD OVER MY TYPEWRITER — HANGING BOTH FROM SHAME AND BAD VISION – I SET OUT UPON THE PURPOSEFUL PURPOSE, IF I MAY COIN AN EXPRESSION, OF REPAIRING MY FAMILY DIPLOMATICS.      […]

JB Gibbons to Howard Ross Nov 10, 1949

November 10, 1949. In which JB calls little Howard, My King of the Jaybirds. Will provide text as time permits. page 1page 2page 3

Namesake by Pattie Waites

This note from Pattie Waites to Jimmie Gibbons suggests a namesake for James Booth Gibbons, Sr. Front Back

Nan to Claire from Ireland Jul 21, 1947

July 21, 1947 Text as time permits.

Nan to Howard: May 27 1957

Nan to Howard: May 27, 1957

This letter was written on May 27, 1957. Nan Walshe Gibbons would pass May 4, 1958.

Pat St.Clair to Mama St.Clair: May 3, 1980

Photo Christmas Cards

From Aileen, Leo, Chris, and Mikeno date

Susie to Mama StClair: August 29, 1961

To Susie from Ann Aug 28, 1952

This letter is date August 28, 1952 from Ann in Stevenson, Alabama. Text and audio as time permits. page 1pages 2 & 3page 4