Box 1
Container
Contains 104 Results:
Sending money; wish for doctor to look after him when he needs anything medical; visit by president of the Township Board of Education to principal and suggestions to keep better order and correct various abuses at school, 1905-02-11
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 32
Scope and Content
From the Collection:
The collection begins with letters that John Ballinger wrote to his son, Horace, while Horace was a student at Miami University. Letters sent early in Horace's freshman year discuss expenses associated with attending school and advice to Horace not to join a fraternity or participate in flag rush so that he can concentrate on his studies. After Horace requests that his father send him several books from home, his father suggests in a letter written October 4, 1904 that "there must be some...
Dates:
1905-02-11
Importance of getting back into shape; continued difficulties with sore throats; weakness of his eyes; telephone call about how his health was improving; sickness in family; news of acquaintances, 1905-02-12
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 33
Scope and Content
From the Collection:
The collection begins with letters that John Ballinger wrote to his son, Horace, while Horace was a student at Miami University. Letters sent early in Horace's freshman year discuss expenses associated with attending school and advice to Horace not to join a fraternity or participate in flag rush so that he can concentrate on his studies. After Horace requests that his father send him several books from home, his father suggests in a letter written October 4, 1904 that "there must be some...
Dates:
1905-02-12
Suggestions about taking care of his throat; thoughts about disease , 1905-02-15
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 34
Scope and Content
From the Collection:
The collection begins with letters that John Ballinger wrote to his son, Horace, while Horace was a student at Miami University. Letters sent early in Horace's freshman year discuss expenses associated with attending school and advice to Horace not to join a fraternity or participate in flag rush so that he can concentrate on his studies. After Horace requests that his father send him several books from home, his father suggests in a letter written October 4, 1904 that "there must be some...
Dates:
1905-02-15
Improvement in health; cost of medicine; glad he is enthusiastic enough about his education to be concerned about making some money to carry on the work and thoughts about teaching next winter; request for information about Mr. Rupert’s symptoms, 1905-02-23
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 35
Scope and Content
From the Collection:
The collection begins with letters that John Ballinger wrote to his son, Horace, while Horace was a student at Miami University. Letters sent early in Horace's freshman year discuss expenses associated with attending school and advice to Horace not to join a fraternity or participate in flag rush so that he can concentrate on his studies. After Horace requests that his father send him several books from home, his father suggests in a letter written October 4, 1904 that "there must be some...
Dates:
1905-02-23
Glad to hear he has nearly caught up; advice to work as hard as he can; hopes that his ambitions for him will inspire him to make every effort to stay physically and mentally safe; being careful with his clothes, 1905-03-01
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 36
Scope and Content
From the Collection:
The collection begins with letters that John Ballinger wrote to his son, Horace, while Horace was a student at Miami University. Letters sent early in Horace's freshman year discuss expenses associated with attending school and advice to Horace not to join a fraternity or participate in flag rush so that he can concentrate on his studies. After Horace requests that his father send him several books from home, his father suggests in a letter written October 4, 1904 that "there must be some...
Dates:
1905-03-01
Glad he is feeling well; advice to be determined with his examinations; hopes to speak with Dr. Benton while he is in Greenville, 1905-03-10
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 37
Scope and Content
From the Collection:
The collection begins with letters that John Ballinger wrote to his son, Horace, while Horace was a student at Miami University. Letters sent early in Horace's freshman year discuss expenses associated with attending school and advice to Horace not to join a fraternity or participate in flag rush so that he can concentrate on his studies. After Horace requests that his father send him several books from home, his father suggests in a letter written October 4, 1904 that "there must be some...
Dates:
1905-03-10
News of family and acquaintances; wishes he could help him with chemistry studies; advice about doing the best he can; plans for and cost of trip home, 1905-03-16
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 38
Scope and Content
From the Collection:
The collection begins with letters that John Ballinger wrote to his son, Horace, while Horace was a student at Miami University. Letters sent early in Horace's freshman year discuss expenses associated with attending school and advice to Horace not to join a fraternity or participate in flag rush so that he can concentrate on his studies. After Horace requests that his father send him several books from home, his father suggests in a letter written October 4, 1904 that "there must be some...
Dates:
1905-03-16
Glad to hear good results of mathematics examination; singing in church choir or the Miami quartet and advantages of both opportunities; not much difficulty in getting him a school if he can get himself properly prepared and get a good certificate; prospects for teaching; not being discouraged about money, 1905-04-17
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 39
Scope and Content
From the Collection:
The collection begins with letters that John Ballinger wrote to his son, Horace, while Horace was a student at Miami University. Letters sent early in Horace's freshman year discuss expenses associated with attending school and advice to Horace not to join a fraternity or participate in flag rush so that he can concentrate on his studies. After Horace requests that his father send him several books from home, his father suggests in a letter written October 4, 1904 that "there must be some...
Dates:
1905-04-17
Advice on courses listed in the Miami catalogue, 1905-04-25
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 40
Scope and Content
From the Collection:
The collection begins with letters that John Ballinger wrote to his son, Horace, while Horace was a student at Miami University. Letters sent early in Horace's freshman year discuss expenses associated with attending school and advice to Horace not to join a fraternity or participate in flag rush so that he can concentrate on his studies. After Horace requests that his father send him several books from home, his father suggests in a letter written October 4, 1904 that "there must be some...
Dates:
1905-04-25
Effect of decision about courses if he decides to stay out of school next winter; thoughts about what courses to take; suggests talking to Dr. Benton about it, 1905-04-26
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 41
Scope and Content
From the Collection:
The collection begins with letters that John Ballinger wrote to his son, Horace, while Horace was a student at Miami University. Letters sent early in Horace's freshman year discuss expenses associated with attending school and advice to Horace not to join a fraternity or participate in flag rush so that he can concentrate on his studies. After Horace requests that his father send him several books from home, his father suggests in a letter written October 4, 1904 that "there must be some...
Dates:
1905-04-26