1930's African American Engagement Black History photo Letter Parents Said Yes

Have heard from us before now. But as much as we may have. Expected it yet when your letter came.

Asking that all momentous questions. Our daughter's hand in marriage. Will not understand until some. Man asks you your daughter's.

Now to answer directly your. Betty is satisfied and happy.

In the prospect of her future marriage. To you and so far as we know you. Are well prepared mentally physically, and spiritually to make her a fine husband. What more could we wish we shall.

Be glad to have you as our son. You have Won one of the care. Fully guarded crown jewels of our. Family, to us valueless, to you we. You and Elizabeth agree we. Until we see you good. Bye, good luck and congrat.

From an estate sale in KCMO. Dr Daigle was a black doctor at a colored hospital. Elizabeth was a teacher in KC and involved with organizing some early education schools in OK. The letter is very fragile and has torn in the places it was previously folded. This is a valuable piece of American History representing AA families as "well educated and prominent people in society" over 90 years ago.

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