Edition Bobbett1. Texts by Elizabeth F. Bobbett: 1.1.1. Correspondence, Private letters

1964 Elizabeth Bobbett: Letter to May Beveridge, 06.06.1964

Source: Archives of Rural History (ARH), Elizabeth McLoughlin Papers

My dear May. Here is to say we were delighted when Jim arrived on Friday 29th May with his sister Josie. We were not expecting him till Saturday and were only making up their beds. Thank you ever so much for your lovely gift of such a beautiful Maple leaf Brosch. I shall treasure it and I had not a Brosch that I could wear in a coat. It has been greatly admired already. We had two beautiful sunny hot days 29th and 30th May and the Countryside here looked its best and Jim and Josie fell in love with Kilbride.

But since 1st June we are back to winter, cold stormy and very wet. You must be very proud of your fine husband and family. He said Kay was looking wonderful. It was a great Joy for them to meet as we have no electrics here. I took Jim next door to Father Breen, CC, to plug in his razor, we are very neighbourly round here.

When Jim returns here, we are going down to Father Breen’s to have the children’s Tapes recorded. We have not heard half Jims news yet, as they had to rush off that Saturday to get across the “Border” before 9 pm.

Am glad to say dearest Kay is very well and her hand nearly normal except when it is cold. Fond love to you and children from Lillie Bobbett.

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This volume of Elizabeth F. Bobbett’s writings and speeches is divided into four parts. The first section comprises 321 texts written by her. The second part contains 150 speeches and statements by Bobbett, most of which were published in newspapers. Part 3 contains 727 texts written about Bobbett by contemporaries of her or addressed to her. Finally, Part 4 is a collection of 50 source texts that are important for understanding Elizabeth F. Bobbett’s activism. Parts 3 and 4 will be made available online in March 2027.

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Elizabeth Bobbett: Letter to May Beveridge, 06.06.1964, in: Peter Moser (ed.), In her own Words. The Writings of Elizabeth F. Bobbett (1898-1971). Farmer, Feminist and Public Figure, Bern, 2026, https://www.histoirerurale.ch/editions/pages/bobbett/1964-06-06-233.html, consulted on .

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