TAGS:\u00a0<\/strong>Harriet Crutchfield Journal III Transcribed; Harriet Crutchfield Orndorff;\u00a0 train travel; horseback travel; Margaret Motter; Marian Kingman; Marguerite Emerson; food; Miss Denton; international parties; pinatas; birthday parties; Christmas celebrations; open houses; <\/span>radios; influenza; colds; weather; teaching; Berea College; floods; plays; Astrid Andersen\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n HARRIET CRUTCHFIELD JOURNAL III TRANSCRIBED is part III of full transcriptions of Harriet Crutchfield’s handwritten letters which she sent to her parents in 1928 and 1929. Harriet was a PMSS teacher of fifth grade from 1928 to 1930 and later a member of the PMSS Advisory Board.<\/p>\n Her complete journal consisted of over 200 pages of Pine Mountain observations, reflections and experiences that filled a small black binder.\u00a0Displayed below are transcriptions of images 101-152. Those images can be seen here:\u00a0HARRIET CRUTCHFIELD JOURNAL III.<\/b><\/a><\/b><\/p>\n Harriet’s letters were written on both sides of each sheet of paper and each sheet is numbered only on one side. The transcribed pages are numbered sequentially and do not follow Crutchfield’s sequence which numbered for the page, including front [recto] and back [verso]. The front sides of some pages have the following letterhead: “Pine Mountain Settlement School, Pine Mountain, Harlan Co., Kentucky.”<\/p>\n Holes were punched on the left side of each sheet to fit into a Journal, resulting in some truncated words which are indicated by question marks. Question marks also indicate indecipherable words. The text has been slightly edited for clarity.\u00a0The transcriptions are in chronological order and may not necessarily match the order of the image numbers.<\/span><\/p>\n See Also: <\/b><\/p>\n HARRIET CRUTCHFIELD<\/b><\/a> for her full biography.<\/span><\/p>\n HARRIET CRUTCHFIELD CORRESPONDENCE AFTER PMSS<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n HARRIET CRUTCHFIELD JOURNAL GUIDE 1928<\/b><\/a> for summaries of her 1928 correspondence.<\/span><\/p>\n HARRIET CRUTCHFIELD JOURNAL GUIDE 1929<\/b><\/a> for summaries of her 1929 correspondence.<\/span><\/p>\n HARRIET CRUTCHFIELD PMSS APPLICATION 1928<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n For IMAGES of her correspondence while at PMSS, see:<\/b><\/p>\n HARRIET CRUTCHFIELD JOURNAL I<\/b><\/a> (001-046)<\/b><\/p>\n HARRIET CRUTCHFIELD JOURNAL II<\/b><\/a> (047-100)<\/b><\/p>\n HARRIET CRUTCHFIELD JOURNAL III<\/b><\/a> (101-152)<\/b><\/p>\n HARRIET CRUTCHFIELD JOURNAL IV<\/b><\/a> (153-207)<\/b><\/p>\n For TRANSCRIPTIONS of her correspondence while at PMSS, see:<\/b><\/p>\n HARRIET CRUTCHFIELD JOURNAL I TRANSCRIBED<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n HARRIET CRUTCHFIELD JOURNAL II TRANSCRIBED<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n HARRIET CRUTCHFIELD JOURNAL III TRANSCRIBED<\/p>\n HARRIET CRUTCHFIELD JOURNAL IV TRANSCRIBED<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n crutchfield_journal_105.jpg\u00a0 page 1\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n Nov. 12, 1928<\/strong><\/p>\n Dearest Mother,<\/p>\n My dishes came Friday night and I was thrilled with them. Were they my plates that you sent or did you have to buy the whole set? They are simply perfect down here and I am thrilled with them. Sad to say the handle of the teapot and one cup were broken. I have saved all the pieces as evidence in case Gimbels will do anything about it. Let me know.<\/p>\n I was so glad the dishes arrived Friday as we used them all day Saturday\u2026<\/p>\n crutchfield_journal_106.jpg\u00a0 page 2<\/b><\/p>\n …and if they had come on the 10th, I wouldn\u2019t have gotten them until 6 P.M.<\/p>\n Margaret Motter<\/a>, Marian Kingman<\/a> and I had planned to go off on a long ride and picnic, but the day dawned rainy and dreary, so we stayed inside and had a lovely, cozy time.<\/p>\n Miss [Marguerite] Emerson went off on a trip to Hindman Friday, so the girls were sent down to Laurel House<\/a> and we had the Practice House<\/a> to ourselves. It was such fun to use the dishes for breakfast, dinner and then a late supper. As Saturday is our day off we all slept late & didn\u2019t breakfast until about 8:30 — oranges, coffee, toast & marmalade. Dinner at 2:00 with fried onions, fruit salad, toast, coffee and marmalade. We served soup[?]\u2026<\/p>\n crutchfield_journal_107.jpg\u00a0 page 3<\/b><\/p>\n …and read Cranford\u00a0which is delightful. In the afternoon we planned with Miss Denton for an International party for the children, the next day being Nov. 11th. Miss [Katherine] Pettit\u2019<\/a>s 14 girls were giving a party at Big Log<\/a> Cabin, & each inviting one person and about 16 had gone off to Wooton to play basketball, so that we had only 50 or 60 at our party, making it much easier to manage. It really was a lot of fun. We played an ancient Greek game a little bit like black man; Jacob and Rachel\u00a0but using the Norwegian names instead; then had a flag contest to see who knew what countries\u2026<\/p>\n crutchfield_journal_108.jpg\u00a0 page 4<\/b><\/p>\n …they represented; sang songs of the different nations; and finally for refreshments used a Mexican custom. In the afternoon we had wrapped up individual marshmallows, a couple of dates, and a few raisins until we have about 50 packages, at least one apiece. These were put in paper bags gaily decorated with red, white & green crepe paper — the Mexican colors. The bags were hung from some rafters and two persons blindfolded & given a stick. They had to break the bags and then there was a scramble for the \u201csweetmeats.\u201d The children thot\u00a0(sic)<\/em> the refreshments were wonderful. I donated the marshmallows, thanks to Ted, & some of the other teachers the raisins and dates.<\/p>\n At our Hallowe\u2019en party, we had\u2026<\/p>\n crutchfield_journal_109.jpg\u00a0 page 5<\/b><\/p>\n …rather wormy apples & a small popcorn ball apiece and everyone thot the refreshments were marvelous. You see, we very rarely have any food at parties.<\/p>\n I enjoyed our International party thoroughly. It lasted from 6:30 until 7:45. Then Margaret & Marian had a birthday party for me to which Miss [Angela] Melville<\/a> & Astrid Andersen<\/strong>, the Norwegian, were invited. We had fruit salad, cheese dreams, coffee and a marvelous devil\u2019s food cake — huge & two-layered with green candles on it. Margaret had ordered it from Frederick, Maryland, where she lives, especially for me and I am enjoying a piece of it right now. You can see\u2026<\/p>\n crutchfield_journal_110.jpg\u00a0 page 6<\/b><\/p>\n …that I had a pretty nice day. The only way it could possibly have been better would have been having you down here. But that is coming so soon now that I\u2019m glad I still have it to look forward to. You see, I used the dishes three times that day and thot\u00a0[sic] of you all continually. We made fudge in the afternoon and used some of those nuts you sent me which were marvelous. Where did you get them?<\/p>\n I shall write you to-morrow about many business matters, but I don\u2019t have time to-night. I meant this to be only a note, as there isn\u2019t much time before I should get to bed. Haste makes a mess but please excuse all the scratching out.<\/p>\n With loads of love, crutchfield_journal_101.jpg\u00a0 page 1<\/b><\/p>\n [Notation at upper left of page: \u201cP.S. Take this letter in installments if necessary.\u201d]<\/span><\/p>\n Pine Mountain Dearest Father and Mother,<\/span><\/p>\n I am using some of the stationary Aunt Julia sent me for a birthday present. Isn\u2019t it nice? It came in a pretty blue paper writing case.<\/span><\/p>\n I want to tell you a little bit more about the methods of coming over here to the school. I know that I rather advised your taking the train on Tuesday or Friday, but since discussing it a little more, I am not so sure it is the best way.<\/span><\/p>\n crutchfield_journal_1xx.jpg\u00a0 page 2<\/b><\/p>\n [MISSING PAGE?]<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n crutchfield_journal_102.jpg\u00a0 page 3<\/b><\/p>\n …me, because the engine jumps the track occasionally. They go so slow that they stop immediately and so say that it isn\u2019t dangerous, but somehow or other the idea is not appealing, especially coming down a mountain. Of course, there are wrecks on the main lines every week and very seldom here, so that I guess you would not be taking much extra risk by riding on the supply train.<\/span><\/p>\n If you decide to ride horseback over the mountain, you should take the night train from Cinc., get your breakfast at Pineville around 7 A.M., change cars there and ride to Laden which is the second flag stop after Putney. You will find the famous metropolis mentioned in a footnote of timetable 60<\/span>\u00a0of the L. & N. schedule. Your train will get to Laden between 9:30 and 10:00 A.M. and I shall be able to meet you with the proper escort. My class ends at 8:15 A.M. and if I leave immediately afterwards I should get to Laden by train time. If I weren\u2019t there you could wait for me for a few minutes.<\/span><\/p>\n It is about 6 miles over the mountain, and some of the walking is not too easy because of the stones. Having made the round trip 3 1\/2 times\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n crutchfield_journal_1xx.jpg\u00a0 page 4<\/b><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span>[MISSING PAGE]<\/span><\/p>\n crutchfield_journal_103.jpg\u00a0 page 1<\/b><\/p>\n Friday, Nov. 23, 1928<\/strong><\/p>\n Dearest Mother,<\/span><\/p>\n I haven\u2019t written to you lately as I thought you were going to be here. I got the telegram saying you couldn\u2019t come this week the afternoon before, which gave me plenty of time to change my plans. It will be lovely to have you here on Thanksgiving. I surely hope you can come the day before so that you can have the whole day at the school. If you don\u2019t come until Thursday morning, you can\u2019t get to Pine Mt. until around two o\u2019clock when most of the celebration\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n crutchfield_journal_104.jpg\u00a0 page 2<\/b><\/p>\n …here will be over. However, any time that is best for you suits me. I am planning (aiming, they say around here) to meet you Wednesday morning unless I hear to the contrary.<\/span><\/p>\n We have had a real cold spell, but it is gorgeous with the moonlight these nights. Margaret\u2019s flannel bloomers, donned for the first time to-day when I took a two-hour ride, felt wonderful. If the other pair is cut out, bring it down & I will make it up.<\/span><\/p>\n I can hardly wait to see you. Just came back from a taffy pull & must get to bed. <\/span><\/p>\n Loads of love, crutchfield_journal_111.jpg\u00a0 page 1<\/b><\/p>\n Friday, December 7, 1928<\/strong><\/p>\n Dearest Mother,<\/span><\/p>\n The box with its wonderful assortments came yesterday. The cake carried beautifully and was greatly appreciated. December 6th was the birthday of two of the high school girls as well as that of Rankin[?], so Miss Pettit had a supper party for them all up at her house. Miss Emerson<\/strong> made each one a birthday [missing word?] and then just enough ice cream for the three honor guests to have a saucer apiece. Since there was such a celebration yesterday evening, I gave your cake to Rankin[?] this evening. He invited three other boys and we had the candles lighted and the room dark — Miss Motter<\/strong>\u2019s room. The\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n crutchfield_journal_112.jpg\u00a0 page 2<\/b><\/p>\n …cake really looked lovely and your card was so appropriate. I think it was darling of you to take so much pains with it.<\/span><\/p>\n As for my share of the box — it is being enjoyed now in anticipation — but to-morrow it shall be participation. Miss Melville got back this noon, so Ruth and I moved into our old homes this morning. I sure enjoyed my stay up at Zande House<\/a>, but it is nice to be back on my side of the valley!<\/span><\/p>\n I am wondering if Kitty has gone off to Washington. I wish she would write me any plans she has about Christmas gifts, etc. I will try to write you or her fully about my ideas to-morrow or Sunday. In the meantime, will you please look in my middle desk drawer and send me the little notebook with my Xmas gift & card lists in it? It is\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n crutchfield_journal_113.jpg\u00a0 page 3<\/b><\/p>\n Thanks for Barbara Book\u2019s announcement & your letter. You & Pa surely did make a big hit down here and your letters have added the final touch. The whole visit was perfect. I will write about your order also to-morrow.<\/span><\/p>\n Much love to you all, crutchfield_journal_114.jpg\u00a0 page 1<\/b><\/p>\n Dec. 11, 1928<\/strong><\/p>\n Dearest Pa,<\/span><\/p>\n Mother said in her last letter that you and she would like to do something for the school for Xmas. I suggest that you send enough pretty box apples for each person to have one. That would mean about 130 apples. I should think you would have them sent from Knoxville, Tenn., where I got my oranges. The name of the firm was<\/span><\/p>\n Kaiser Bros. The man whose name you gave me put me in\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n crutchfield_journal_115.jpg\u00a0 page 2<\/b><\/p>\n …touch with these people.<\/span><\/p>\n I trust you & Ma approve. It being so near Xmas I asked Miss Pettit if she would approve before asking your authorization. She thot it would be lovely. I might have ordered them — the apples — myself but didn\u2019t know what kind would be best. Don\u2019t send those huge delicious apples. I think they are too fancy for here. Just a big red apple will be lovely!<\/span><\/p>\n Have you asked for my pass from Laden to Cinc.? I leave here the morning of Dec. 22nd. <\/span><\/p>\n Oh — about those apples. They should reach Putney in time to come over here on the supply train on Tues., Dec. 18th. The following Friday might not be too late, but would be risky. They will be given out Friday night I guess.<\/span><\/p>\n Much love, crutchfield_journal_116.jpg\u00a0 page 1<\/b><\/p>\n Pine Mt. [Notation across top of page: \u201cSorry to hear Father has been sick. Much love, Harriet.\u201d]<\/span><\/p>\n Dearest Mother, Your letter came Sat. P.M. so this is the 1st mail since then.<\/span><\/p>\n I have both my passes, thank you, having just received the L. & N. one from Father & I aim to use them next Saturday. My train will leave Cinc. at 10:55 Sat. night & will arrive Pittsburgh 7:45 A.M. Sun., Dec.23. If you cannot conveniently meet me, it would be handy for you to send me an up-to-date\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n crutchfield_journal_117.jpg\u00a0 page 2<\/b><\/p>\n …schedule & 10-trip ticket. If you sent it off immediately on receipt of this letter I think it would reach me.<\/span><\/p>\n The letter with the little book came Friday & thanks so much. I did not know you had gotten my Xmas cards for me. I fear it is too late to send them. I think I can get some around here, but if not, will have to send when I get home. <\/span><\/p>\n I should love to ask K. Russel for a visit & will write her to-morrow. It was lovely for you to suggest it\u2026.<\/span><\/p>\n crutchfield_journal_118.jpg\u00a0 page 3<\/b><\/p>\n 2. I must get to bed. Don\u2019t be surprised at all the stools, etc., that may arrive in the mail — also the coverlid. I will explain later. The coverlid is just on approval & I thot you might like it & want to have it for the boys\u2019 Xmas. Thot I could give Alice & Grace each a little stool, etc.,…<\/span><\/p>\n The enclosed bill is for the stool you ordered. It just came in & was sent off Sat. No chance of getting your chairs & other coverlids until after Xmas. Send 3.79 check to Miss Florence Daniels<\/a> or me here.<\/span><\/p>\n
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\nHARRIET CRUTCHFIELD Journal Transcribed Part 3<\/h3>\n
Harriet<\/p>\n
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Tuesday, November 13, 1928<\/strong><\/p>\n
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<\/span>Harriet<\/span><\/p>\n
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…one of the ones with my name on it that Mr. Horton<\/strong> has given me. I do not remember which year.<\/span><\/p>\n
<\/span>Harriet<\/span><\/p>\n
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<\/span>23 Market St.
<\/span>Knoxville, Tenn.<\/span><\/p>\n
<\/span>Harriet<\/span><\/p>\n
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Dec. 16, 1928<\/strong><\/p>\n
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…I have been very busy lately helping with preparations for Christmas which they celebrate here with real old English spirit. The festivities began to-day & will last out the week. All the houses have been busily making wreaths so that to-day they could be dressed up for open house. It was lots of fun going from cottage to cottage. Then to-night we had a beautiful song Vespers in the chapel<\/a> which is a dream with fir trees all about.<\/span><\/p>\n