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TextLois Augusta Robinson to Donald and Elsie Lerch, January 10, 1958
Robinson, Lois AugustaA letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, informing them that Steed has come down with the measles and that she suspects Esther will catch it from him soon, mentioning that they are almost done fixing up the house, describing a reception the church held for the family's return, sharing that the family's return trip from Havana was uneventful, giving an update on the church and clinic, and letting them know how much the whole family enjoyed visiting with them. -
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An initial letter "S" featuring the Vigin Mary holding the infant Jesus Christ with a bird in the upper left corner. -
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An initial letter "G" featuring the Virgin Mary being crowned by Christ enthroned. -
Still imageInitial Letter G
An initial letter "G" featuring the Virgin Mary being crowned by Christ enthroned. -
Still imageInitial Letter G
An initial letter "G" featuring the Virgin Mary being crowned by Christ enthroned. -
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An initial letter "S" featuring the Vigin Mary supporting the infant Jesus Christ atop an altar while another figure approaches. This is possibly a depiction of the circumcision of Jesus. A lion (upper left) and pelican (lower right) are depicted in the margins outside the initial. -
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An initial letter "T" featuring an angel halting Abraham's blade as he prepares to sacrifice his son, Isaac, upon an altar as a ram watches. -
Still imageThe Crucifixion of Jesus Christ
A woodcut of Christ crucified with the Virgin Mary (left) and John the Evangelist (right). A skull sits at the base of the cross and the inscription INRI appears above it. -
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An initial letter "D" featuring Jesus holding a chalice and collecting the blood pouring from the spear wound on his side. The wounds from the nails used to pin him to the cross are visible on his hands and feet. -
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An initial letter "B" featuring the Trinity, with the Holy Spirit as a dove and both God and Christ holding an orbis cruciger. -
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An initial letter "S" featuring the Holy Spirit appearing to the Apostles and the Virgin Mary. -
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An initial letter "R" featuring Jesus rising from his tomb and holding a standard bearing the cross. -
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An initial letter "D" featuring Jesus entering Jerusalem on the back of a donkey.