Letters to Abby Howe Turner 1896

History

Abby Turner corresponded with many of her colleagues, classmates, and students. This particular set of letters (and postcards, and photos) are mostly from students that worked overseas, or other professors who were on vacation. Several of her most prolific correspondents have their own pages because they wrote so many letters:

And here's a group of letters received on a related topic:

The Williston Hall Fire, 1917-1918

The Images

All letters have at least their first page or a portion of the first page scanned, and comments about their contents are included below.

A Letter Written on Nov 28, 1908: envelope Addressed to Miss Abby Turner at Mount Holyoke College. Postmarked Nov 30, 1908 in Rome. Transit mark Dec 14, 1908 9am in South Hadley on the reverse.; page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.
A Letter Written on Feb 14, 1909: envelope Addressed to Miss Abby H. Turner at Mount Holyoke College. Postmarked Feb 15, 1909 10am in Bryn Mawr, PA. Transit mark Feb 16, 1909 9am in South Hadley on the reverse.; page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.
A Letter written on Aug 4, 1912: page 1 No envelope survives. Full contents of letter, though only the first page of the letter is scanned.
A Letter written on Nov 21, 1912: page 1 No envelope survives. Full contents of letter.
A Letter written on Jun 30, 1913: page 1 No envelope survives. Full contents of letter.
A Letter written on Mar 29, 1914: page 1 No envelope survives. Full contents of letter, though only the first page of the letter is scanned.
A Letter Written on Sep 8, 1916: envelope Addressed to Miss Abby H. Turner at Mount Holyoke College, and forwarded to Woods Hole in care of Dr. C. M. Clapp, from L. Baer in East Orange NJ. Postmarked Sep 8, 1916 10:30pm in East Orange, NJ. Transit mark Sep 9, 1916 12:30pm in South Hadley.; page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.
A Letter Written on May 31, 1917: envelope Addressed to Miss Abby H. Turner in South Hadley. Postmarked May 31, 1917 in Geneva, Switzerland.; page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.
A Letter Written on Oct 7, 1917: envelope Addressed to Miss Abby H. Turner at Mount Holyoke College. Postmarked Oct 8, 1917 12:30pm in Baltimore, Md.; page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.
A Letter Written on Nov 4, 1917: envelope Addressed to Miss Abby H. Turner at Mount Holyoke College, from Laura Baer in Westhampton Beach NY. Postmarked Nov 4, 1917 4pm in Westhampton Beach NY.; page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.
A Letter Written on Nov 13, 1917: envelope Addressed to Miss A. H. Turner at Mount Holyoke College. Postmarked Nov 13, 1917 5pm in Boston, Mass.; page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.
A Letter Written on Dec 12, 1917: envelope Addressed to Miss Abby H. Turner.; page 1 Full contents of letter.
A Postcard Written on Dec 18, 1917: front "This Christmas-time umbrella I send to help you through with the shower of happy greetings which, I know, will come to you." Copyright Sandford Card Co., Dansville, NY.; back Divided back. Postmarked Dec 18, 1917 in Claremont, Calif. Addressed to Miss Abby Howe Turner at Mount Holyoke College. "It seems to be 'The Thing' this year to put Christmas money into war relief, and I expect we shall all be just as well off. In our family we try to give the children a Xmas, but we are not going beyond them. If I don't miss of it [sic], I'm going to send soon one or two kodaks of a Thanksgiving Day tramp. Some day we'll do some more tramping together. Love to you and your mother / Grace E Berry Claremont Dec. 18"
A Letter Written on Dec 24, 1917: envelope Addressed to Miss A. H. Turner at Mount Holyoke College. Postmarked Dec 24 [1917] 12pm in Boston, Mass.; page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.
A Letter Written on Feb 26, 1918: envelope Addressed to Miss Abby H. Turner at Mount Holyoke College, with return address for M. A. Gifford in San Francisco. Postmarked Feb 27, 1918 3pm in San Francisco, Calif.; page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.
A Letter Written on Mar 1, 1918: envelope Addressed to Miss Abby H. Turner at Mount Holyoke College, with return address for Mrs. C. C. Gulliver in Indre-et-Loire, France on back flap. Postmarked Mar 5, 1918 in Indre-et-Loire, France.; page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.
A Letter Written on Jun 2, 1918: envelope Addressed to Miss Abby Turner at Mount Holyoke College. Postmarked Jun 8, 1918 11pm in New York, NY.; page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.
A Postcard Written around Jul 25, 1918: front "377- Androscoggin Valley from Old Crag, Shelburne, N.H."; back Divided back, postmarked Jul 25, 1918 am in Shelburne, NH. Addressed to Miss Abby G. [sic] Turner in South Hadley. "Greetings from Gates Cottage. It has been hot even here the past two or three days, but to-day is lovely - I have been up Crag, not much of a stunt, but very repaying. [?] I hope to have a chance at Middle - Remember me to your mother. I meant to see her before leaving, but as usual I was hurried at the last. Don't get too tired - Helen M. Searles"
A Letter Written on Nov 10, 1918: envelope Addressed to Miss Abby H. Turner at Mount Holyoke College, with return address for Ruth Conklin on reverse flap. Postmarked Nov 11, 1918 1am in Rochester NY.; page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.
A Letter Written on Dec 21, 1918: envelope Addressed to Miss Abby Turner at Mount Holyoke College. Postmarked Dec 22, 1918 1:30pm in East Orange NJ.; page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.
A Letter written on Apr 19, 1919: page 1 No envelope survives. Full contents of letter, though only the first page of the letter is scanned.
A Letter Written on Sep 15, 1919: envelope Addressed to Miss Abby H. Turner at Mount Holyoke College. Postmarked Sep 16, 1919 12:30pm in Greenwich Conn. and Sep 16, 1919 1pm in Greenwich Conn. A pencilled note on the front of the envelope: "Miss Purington - Please return at your leisure A.H.T."; page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.
A Letter Written on Oct 22, 1919: envelope Addressed to Miss Abby H. Turner at Mount Holyoke College. Postmarked Oct 23, 1919 1pm in Greenwich Conn. A pencilled note on the front of the envelope: "Can you read and return to me today? I'd like to write tomorrow if I can - make any suggestions you think of -"; page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.
A Letter Written on Mar 10, 1920: envelope Addressed to Miss Abby H. Turner at Mount Holyoke College, from E. R. Hamlin in Middlebury Vt. Postmarked Mar 11, 1920 5pm in Middlebury Vt.; page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.
A Letter Written around Aug 23, 1920: envelope Addressed to Miss Abby Turner in South Hadley, and forwarded to 42 Lincoln Ave, Amherst, Mass. Return address Maplewood Hotel, Maplewood, NH. Postmarked Aug 23, 1920 12am in Maplewood, NH. Transit mark Aug 24, 1920 10am in South Hadley.; page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.
A Letter written on Sep 22, 1920: page 1 No envelope survives. Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.
A Letter Written around Sep 24, 1920: envelope Addressed to Miss Abby H. Turner at Mount Holyoke College. Postmarked Sep 24, 1920 11:30am in Washington DC.; page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.
A Letter Written on Sep 26, 1920: envelope Addressed to Miss A. H. Turner at Mount Holyoke College. Postmarked Sep 27, 1920 1pm in New London, Conn.; page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.
A Letter Written on Oct 1, 1920: envelope Addressed to Miss Abby Turner at Mount Holyoke College, with return address for H. T. Liu in New York NY. Postmarked Oct 1, 1920 8pm in New York NY.; page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.
A Letter Written on Apr 18, 1921: page 1 No envelope survives. Full contents of letter.
A Letter Written on May 9, 1921: envelope Addressed to Miss Abby H. Turner at Mount Holyoke College, from G. E. Knox at Constantinople College in Turkey.; page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.
A Letter Written on Jul 24, 1921: envelope Addressed to Miss Abby Howe Turner at the College, forwarded to Newagen, Maine. Postmarked Jul 25 [1921] in Claremont, Cal. and transit marked Jul 30, 1921 10am in South Hadley.; page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.
A Letter Written on Aug 8, 1921: envelope Addressed to Miss Abby Howe Turner at Mount Holyoke College, forwarded to Miss Young's cottage at Pemaquid Point, Maine. Postmarked Aug 8, 1921 in Wonalance NH, and transit marked Aug 9, 1921 10am in South Hadley.; page 1 Full contents of letter, though only part of the first page is scanned.
A Letter Written on Sep 11, 1921: envelope Addressed to Miss Abby Howe Turner at Faculty House. Postmarked Sep 11, 1921 12pm in New York City.; page 1 Full contents of letter, though only part of the first page is scanned.
A Letter Written on Sep 14, 1921: envelope Addressed to Miss Abby Howe Turner at Faculty House. Postmarked Sep 15, 1921 1pm in New York City.; page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.
A Card Written around Sep 22, 1921: card "Second International Congress of Eugenics / American Museum of Natural History / New York City / To whom it may concern: This certifies that Prof. Abby H. Turner has been duly enrolled as a Delegate of Mt. Holyoke College at the Second International Congress of Eugenics to be held in New York City, U.S.A., September, 22-28 1921, and as such is entitled to attend the meeting of that body. / C. C. Little / Secretary-General"
A Letter Written on Sep 24, 1921: envelope Addressed to Miss Abby Howe Turner at Faculty House, from Farview in North Chatham, New York. Postmarked Sep 26, 1921 7am in North [Chatham], NY.; page 1 Full contents of letter, though only part of the first page is scanned.
A Letter Written on Sep 28, 1921: envelope Addressed to Miss Abby Howe Turner at Faculty House, from Farview in North Chatham, New York. Postmarked Sep 28, 1921 pm in North Chatham, NY.; page 1 Full contents of letter, though only part of the first page is scanned.
A Letter Written on Oct 2, 1921: envelope Addressed to Miss Abby Howe Turner at Faculty House. Postmarked Oct 2, 1921 12midnight in New York City.; page 1 Full contents of letter, though only part of the first page is scanned.
A Letter Written on Oct 5, 1921: envelope Addressed to Miss Abby Howe Turner at Faculty House. Postmarked Oct 5, 1921 12midnight in New York City.; page 1 Full contents of letter, though only part of the first page is scanned.
A Letter Written on Jan 28, 1922: envelope Addressed to Miss Abby H. Turner at Mount Holyoke College, but also "for Miss Carr and Miss Laird; page 1 Full contents of letter, though only part of the first page is scanned.
A Letter written on Mar 7, 1923: page 1 No envelope survives. Full contents of letter.
A Letter Written on Apr 22, 1923: envelope Addressed to Miss Abby Turner at Mount Holyoke College, with a return address from H. M. Allyn in Canton China. Stamp torn off the envelope.; page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page of the letter is scanned.
A Letter Written on May 15, 1923: envelope Addressed to Miss Abby H. Turner at Mount Holyoke College, with a return address from the Office of the Dean at Smith College. Postmarked May 15, 1923 7pm in Northampton, Mass.; page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page of the letter is scanned.
A Letter Written on Jul 22, 1923: envelope Addressed to Miss Abby H. Turner at Woods Hole, on Canadian Pacific Steamship Limited stationery. Postmarked Jul 12, 1923. [Letter enclosed was dated Jul 12, and changed to be Jul 22; maybe that explains why it was postmarked 10 days before it was dated.]; page 1 Full contents of letter, though only part of the first page of the letter is scanned.
A Letter Written on Jan 13, 1924: envelope Addressed to Miss Abbie Turner in South Hadley, with return address for M. A. Chase, care Am. Express 6 Haymarket London. Postmarked Jan 14, 1924 3pm in Torquay England.; page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page of the letter is scanned.
A Letter Written on Feb 5, 1924: envelope Addressed to Miss Abby H. Turner at Mount Holyoke College. Postmarked Feb 8, 1924 9pm in New York, NY (Fordham Station).; page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page of the letter is scanned.
A Letter Written on Feb 17, 1924: envelope Addressed to Miss Abby H. Turner at Mount Holyoke College, on stationery for Dorothy Drake of Belmont, Mass (reverse flap). Postmarked Feb 18, 1924 10am in Boston, Mass.; page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page of the letter is scanned.
A Letter Written on Apr 15, 1924: envelope Addressed to Miss Abby H. Turner at Mount Holyoke College, with a return address from Radcliffe College. Postmarked Apr 15, 1924 11am in Cambridge, Mass.; page 1 Full contents of letter.
A Letter written on Apr 17, 1924: page 1 No envelope survives. Full contents of letter.
A Letter written on Apr 17, 1924: page 1 No envelope survives. Full contents of letter.
A Letter Written on May 4, 1924: envelope Addressed to Professor Abby Turner in South Hadley, with a return address from M. A. Chase in Cambridge. Postmarked May 5, 1924 12:15pm in Cambridge, England.; page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page of the letter is scanned.
A Letter Written on May 10, 1924: envelope Addressed to Professor Abby Turner at Mount Holyoke College, with a return address from Radcliffe College. Postmarked May 10, 1924 10pm in Cambridge, Mass.; page 1 Full contents of letter.
A Letter written on May 12, 1924: envelope Addressed to Miss Abby H. Turner at Faculty House, with a return address from Harvard University School of Public Health. Postmarked May 13, 1924 9:30pm in Boston, Mass.; page 1 Full contents of letter.
A Letter Written on May 14, 1924: envelope Addressed to Miss Abby H. Turner at Mount Holyoke College, with a return address from Radcliffe College. Postmarked May 14, 1924 7pm in Cambridge, Mass.; page 1 Full contents of letter.
A Letter Written around May 21, 1924: envelope Addressed to Miss Abby H. Turner at Mount Holyoke College, with a return address from Radcliffe College. Postmarked May 14, 1924 7pm in Cambridge, Mass.; envelope back Itinerary penned on back of envelope.; page 1 Full contents of letter, though only part of the first page of the letter is scanned.
A Letter Written on Jun 9, 1924: envelope Addressed to Miss Abby H. Turner at Mount Holyoke College, with a return address from the Harvard University School of Public Health. Postmarked Jun 10, 1924 8pm in Boston.; page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page of the letter is scanned.
A Letter Written around Sep 22, 1924: envelope Addressed to Miss Abby Turner in Brookline, Mass. on stationery for Henrietta Edgecomb Hooker of South Hadley (rear flap). Postmarked Sep 22, 1924 9am in Holyoke, Mass.; page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page of the letter is scanned.
A Letter Written around Sep 6, 1925: envelope Addressed to Miss Abby H. Turner at Mount Holyoke College, with a return address from the C. E. Ferguson at the American College for Girls in Old Phaleron, Greece. Postmarked Sep 6, 1925 in an indecipherable location.; page 2 First page is missing. Full contents of letter, though only the first surviving page of the letter is scanned.
A Letter Written on Apr 18, 1926: envelope Addressed to Miss Abby H. Turner at Mount Holyoke College, with a return address from the C. E. Ferguson at the American College for Girls in Old Phaleron, Greece. Postmark indistinct.; page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page of the letter is scanned.
A Postcard Written on Aug 3, 1926: front "Gannet Ledges. Bonaventure Island - Perce P.Q." #112; back Divided back. Postmarked Aug 3, 1926 in Perce P.Q. Addressed to Miss Abby H. Turner in London. "Aug. 3. It was very pleasant to hear from you & have your pretty card. I am sending you this stunning view of the ldges we saw yesterday. Miss Smith said you would have loved the birds. They are larger than gulls, have pale-yellow heads & necks, white bodies & wings tipped with black. With best wishes for more good times & a safe return - Anna Starr."
A Letter Written on Oct 9, 1926: envelope Addressed to Miss Abby H. Turner at Mount Holyoke College. Postmarked in Tientsin China.; page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page of the letter is scanned.
A Letter Written on Jan 27, 1927: envelope Addressed to Professor Abby Howe Turner at Faculty House. Postmarked blurred. Transit mark Jan 29, 1927 8:30am in Cairo on reverse.; page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page of the letter is scanned.
A Postcard Written around Jul 8, 1927: front "London Tower Bridge from the River." #L18 by Judges.; back Divided back. Postmarked Jul 8, 1927 11am in Paddington. Addressed to Miss Abby Turner in South Hadley, and forwarded to Woods Hole. "My dear Miss Turner, As you can guess I am in London. I have been here for four busy days. I love it and am so sorry to be leaving to-morrow for Oxford and the Lake District, 'to' I know that part will be charming. I wish to thank you for your kind note which I received on the Mountain. I've nearly forgotten that terrific thesis & hope you have too. Sincerely Catherine Baldwin"
A Postcard Written around Jul 20, 1927: front "Norge. Midnatsol, Nordkap" 1/102 Eneret Mittet & Co.; back Divided back. Postmarked Jul 20, 1927 11am in Leithdo, and transit mark on Jul 30, 1927 5:30pm in South Hadley. Addressed to Miss Abby Turner in South Hadley, and forwarded to Woods Hole. "M did not see the sun at the North Cape but we have seen it at midnight on four other evenings and have had almost perfect weather all the way. Indeed we had to come up to the Arctic Circle to get varm! Norway is wonderful and this Arcadian trip seems to be admirably planned in every way. Each day brings something different. The Bennett guide has been our constant companion. Best wishes Anne S. Young."
A Letter written on Aug 27, 1928: envelope Addressed to Miss Abbie Turner at Mount Holyoke College, with return address for Mrs. F. S. Tucker, Inhambane P. E. Africa. Postmarked Sep 3, 1928 11:45am in Laurenco Marques Mocambique.; page 1 Full contents of letter, though only part of the first page of the letter is scanned.
A Letter written on Oct 9, 1928: envelope Addressed to Prof. A. H. Turner at Mount Holyoke College, on stationery for Second Congregational Church in Holyoke, Mass. Postmarked Oct 10, 1928 5:30pm in Holyoke, Mass.; page 1 Full contents of letter, though only part of the first page of the letter is scanned.
A Letter written on Mar 2, 1929: envelope Addressed to Miss Abby H. Turner at Mount Holyoke College. Postmarked in India.; page 1 Full contents of letter, though only part of the first page of the letter is scanned.
A Postcard Written on Aug 5, 1929: front "Trafalgar Square. The Nelson Column, London."; back Divided back. Postmarked Aug 6, 1929 1:45pm in London. Addressed to Miss Abby H. Turner at Woods Hole. "London - Bank Holiday, Aug. 5, 1929. I was so glad to get your card, it is up on the table before me now. The general style of the door-way pictured on it does seem a bit different to my surroundings here. I am staying in Suffolk St. off Pall Mall just around the corner from [...] Cooke & everything. By looking out my window around some chimneys I can see Nelsons statue also can see the spire of St. Martins in the Fields and just then I heard Big Ben strike - everything is closed today but the museums & Lyons. H. M. [...]
A Letter written on Sep 22, 1930: page 1 No envelope survives. Full contents of letter, though only the first page of the letter is scanned.
A Letter Written on Nov 3, 1930: page 1 No envelope survives. Full contents of letter, though only the first page is scanned.
A Letter Written on Nov 29, 1930: page 1 No envelope survives. Full contents of letter, though only part of the first page is scanned.
A Letter Written on Dec 19, 1930: page 1 No envelope survives. Full contents of letter.
A Letter written on Feb 23, 1931: page 1 No envelope survives. Full contents of letter.
A Letter written on May 29, 1931: page 1 No envelope survives. Full contents of letter, though only a portion of the first page of the letter is scanned.
A Letter written on Sep 18, 1931: envelope Addressed to Miss Abby H. Turner at Mount Holyoke College. Postmark and stamps ripped off envelope.; page 1 Full contents of letter, though only part of the first page of the letter is scanned.
A Postcard written on Nov 15, 1931: front Untitled real photo postcard. Two margin markings: "Over other card(s)" and label for "Farco Bay" [?]; back "Napoli - Villa Comunale - Stazione Zoologica (Acquario)." Divided back, postmarked Nov 18, 1931 in Naples, Italy. "Nov 15 '31 We've been here a week and love it. I am sure its going to be a fine winter - we are beautifully situated (see Charl's card.) Of course you have seen this picture many times. From our Pensione we walk along the bay & thru this park. We were so glad to see Florence & Rome en route here - but didn't have half time enough. Physiol. meetings have now been placed last of August, so Dr. Dolen says. Best love Hazeltene."
A Letter written around Nov 30, 1931: envelope Addressed to Miss Abby H. Turner at Mount Holyoke College. Postmarked Nov 30, 1931 3:45pm in London.; page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page of the letter is scanned.
A Postcard written around Aug 2, 1932: front "Elmley Castle" #9; back Postmarked Aug 2, 1932 in Caernarvon. Addressed to Miss Abbey Turner in Germany. Inscription: "Dear Miss Turner, We are thoroughly enjoying motoring. From Gloucester we drove out to the Cotswolds where the houses look like this. Yesterday we drove down the Wye Valley, then started into Wales. The country here is very beautiful. I liked Gloucester Cathedral especially. I can't be too thankful for your taking me to Speyes, Maine etc last summer. Best wishes to all the Ceiges [?], to Charlotte and yourself. Love, Myra Sampson"
A Letter written on Nov 23, 1932: envelope Addressed to Miss A. H. Turner at Mount Holyoke College. Postmarked Nov 23, 1932 1pm in Boston, Mass.; page 1 Full contents of letter, though only the first page of the letter is scanned.
A Letter written on Feb 17, 1935: page 1 No envelope survives. Full contents of letter, though only part of the first page of the letter is scanned.
A Photo dated Feb, 1937: image Inscription on the reverse: "This is a coolie woman carrying brick up a bamboo ladder to the masons who are building the clock tower which Miss MacDugall's brother is giving in her honor. She is carrying 12 lone bricks piled on a pod on her head, and turned to look at me when I took the picture. Feb. 1937. Madras."
A Postcard written around Sep 8, 1937: front Untitled; back "Mt. Blue from Phillips, Maine" Divided back, postmarked Sep 8, 1937 12noon at Phillips, ME. Addressed to Miss Abby H. Turner at Mount Holyoke College. "Dear Abby: Have just received word from Lizzie. She plans to leave Nashua next Monday for Phillips unless it rains hard. That will be Sept 13". She has never stayed over but the one day but may wait till Thursday the 16th. It will probably be Wednesday the 15th we return. I do so want to see you. Hope it will work out so you can come up soon. You can stay all night for I have plenty of room. Lots of love Jessee."
A Letter written on Oct 30, 1937: envelope Addressed to Dr. A. B. [sic] Turner at the College "via Siberia"; page 1 Full contents of letter, though only a portion of the first page of the letter is scanned.
A Letter written on Dec 7, 1937: envelope Addressed to Miss Abby Howe Turner at Mount Holyoke College, from Ginling College, 150 Fifth Ave Suite 903, New York NY (on back flap). Postmarked Dec 7, 1937 6pm in Boston, Mass. Stamp missing.; page 1 Full contents of letter.; map A map of Nanking, China included with the letter.; page 1 Full contents of a second letter enclosed with the first.; page 1 Full contents of the first letter group, although only part of the first page is scanned.; page 1 Full contents of the second letter group, although only part of the first page is scanned.
A Letter written on Oct 1, 1946: page 1 No envelope survives. Full contents of letter, though only a portion of the first page of the letter is scanned.
A Letter written on May 18, 1947: page 1 No envelope survives. Full contents of letter, though only a portion of the first page of the letter is scanned.
A Letter written on August, 1948: page 1 No envelope survives. Full contents of letter, though only a portion of the first page of the letter is scanned.
A Undated Card: outside Plain gray envelope. Front of the card says "Easter Greetings."; inside A photo of an unidentified woman in a garden, and a poem by Longfellow.