Heather's discovery
A letter dated November 25, 1917
Heather's commentaryI started where many family researchers start: late nights, search boxes, and the Library of Congress's digitized collections.
Most searches turned up what I expected. Then one didn't. I found a letter dated November 25, 1917, connected to my great-grandmother.
I want to share it carefully — with context, and with the people who've followed this work first.
A note on family: Heather is Elsie's great-granddaughter, not her granddaughter. Elsie's granddaughter Leeanna is Heather's mother.
Program note
Embargo
- Nov 23 — proposed private preview
- Nov 25, 2026 — proposed public unveiling
Dates pending Heather's approval.
Be told first
One email when the letter is unveiled.