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Pine Mountain Settlement School
Series 09: Biography – Board of Trustees
Series 05: GOVERNANCE Board of Trustees
Darwin D. Martin 1927 Correspondence 1
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DARWIN D. MARTIN 1927 Correspondence 1<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Interior of Darwin D. Martin House, Buffalo, New York, looking North. Library of Congress<\/a>, Prints and Photographs Division, Historic American Buildings Survey<\/a> HABS: NY,15-BUF,5-1<\/a> [Wikipedia] [Darwin_D._Martin_House_Living_Room_N1.jpg] <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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TAGS:<\/strong> Darwin D. Martin, 1927 correspondence 1, Pine Mountain Settlement School Trustees, Ethel de Long Zande, advice, counsel, Delco Power generator, Ford truck, Katherine Pettit, Evelyn K. Wells, student labor, donations, gifts, by-laws, liabilities, Frank Lloyd Wright, mailing lists, printshop, postal service, C.N. Manning, fundraising, flooding, L. & N. train service, Columbus Creech, filing cabinets, auditors, laundry machinery<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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CONTENTS: DARWIN D. MARTIN 1927 Correspondence 1 (Images 001-051)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

[Note: Letters from PMSS staff in the PMSS Collections are carbon copies, typewritten, unsigned, and meant for the Office files.The original signed copies were sent to the correspondents. The initials at the bottom left of most PMSS letters indicate the writer (along with initials of the secretary). For example, “EZ” are the initials for Ethel de Long Zande<\/a>, “KP” refers to Katherine Pettit<\/a>, and “EKW” to Evelyn K. Wells<\/a>. Letters from Darwin D. Martin<\/a> are typewritten on a letterhead with his name and address at \u201cMarine Trust Building, Buffalo, NY.\u201d The following list of contents is in chronological order and not necessarily in the order of the image numbers.]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Darwin D. Martin 1927 Correspondence<\/strong> 1: January – March<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

001 <\/strong>January 3 (sic,<\/em> 1927). David D. Martin, Marine Trust Building, Buffalo, NY, to Mrs. Ethel de Long Zande, commenting on her December 30th letter. Assures Zande that he will pay for a new 1 1\/2-ton Ford truck for Luigi Zande<\/a> and will contribute \u201csubstantially\u201d to a new power system. Asks where a second piano would be installed; recommends \u201cA School That Goes to the Children\u201d in the December 31st Literary Digest.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

002-003<\/strong> January 24. Two-page letter from EZ (Zande) to Martin, reporting that she has received the \u201ctennis net and wire\u201d and asks if it is a gift. Encloses a check for Berto\u2019s sled. She hopes Board members will arrive for their meeting early enough for the May Day celebration<\/a>. Gives advice on what his talk should be about. Zande compares Lincoln Memorial School to Berea; mentions that the School may need a new dormitory. \u201cIt now seems to be pretty well settled in everybody\u2019s mind that we are not taking young children\u2026.\u201d Encloses a sample of fabric used for \u201cstrainers\u201d and asks if Larkin Company can get it for less than 19 cents a yard. Asks if Mr. Charles Kellogg will join him in visiting PMSS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

004<\/strong> February 2. Martin to Mrs. Zande, responding to topics in her January 24th letter. \u201cIt will be splendid to have your next dormitory erected by student labor. Many industrial schools thus make one hand wash the other in fine shape.\u201d Encloses fabric samples from Clawson & Wilson.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

005<\/strong> February 16. EZ (Zande) to Martin. \u201cIt\u2019s a discovery that often comes too late in life, how valuable every minute is if you can just keep yourself really alive in it.\u201d Places order for cheesecloth. Mentions a visit by Miss Bigelow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

007-008<\/strong> March 21. Two-page letter from EZ (Zande) to Martin, [007] <\/strong>mentioning his paying for a \u201cwringer\u201d and explaining, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI didn\u2019t intend to beg when I wrote that letter to you. When I do intend to beg I will always hang up a flag so you will know ahead. You must never feel the slightest obligation to assume the expense of anything I write you about.. You are so capable about getting things done promptly and cheaply for us that it is a great temptation to turn over requests to you. \u2026\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Zande then \u201changs up the flag\u201d and tells him of PMSS\u2019s needs, that he might mention to \u201csomebody with a nice fat pocketbook\u201d: a new typewriter and a small truck, possibly a \u201cFordson, for then if later on we get a silo we could use the motor for grinding the silage.\u201d It would also be useful for hauling coal to the houses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Zande also describes the need to \u201cmake changes in a group of our buildings\u201d: such as, adding rooms to the Model Home and Infirmary<\/a>. [008]<\/strong> She has postponed the Board meeting so that she can return \u201cto Baltimore for more radium treatments.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

009<\/strong> March 28. Martin to Mrs. Zande, who has paid for a hammock he is sending her. Describes himself as a \u201cnotoriously poor mixer\u201d who belongs to no clubs and \u201cunfitted for Chairmanship of your Board, as that position should be held by a natural booster.\u201d He will send a typewriter and discuss the truck and building changes with her at the May 7th meeting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

010 <\/strong>March 31. EZ (Zande) to Martin, agreeing with him about attending Rotary and Kiwanis Clubs. A new truck could not be used to cross the mountain \u201cbut it would save our mules a lot of hard work and make them available for other work.\u201d Appreciates receiving an Underwood typewriter and his gift of a hammock.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Darwin D. Martin 1927 Correspondence 1: April – May<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

011<\/strong> April 25. Martin to Mrs. Zande. Mrs. Martin is sending \u201ca few cheap prints.\u201d Describes travel plans for PMSS meeting \u201cand will depend on Wilson Lewis\u2019 taxi mule for the morning of May 7th.\u201d He may bring Dr. Frank H. Severance, Secretary of the Buffalo Historical Society, with him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

006<\/strong> April 25, 1927, the date of a note, signed by \u201cD.D.M.\u201d, that was typewritten in the margin of a letter, providing the present address of the letter\u2019s author, Mr. Heyl in Rochester, NY, and suggesting that Heyl should be a PMSS subscriber. Mr. Heyl\u2019s letter, dated February 12, 1924, was addressed to Martin and describes attending a talk by Miss [Evelyn K.] Wells about PMSS and realizing that Martin was \u201cPresident of the Advisory Board.\u201d Hyle was inspired to pledge a donation to PMSS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

012 <\/strong>May 18. To \u201cFriend (Mrs. Luigi Zande),\u201d from The Christian Science Publishing Society, Boston, MA, notifying her that \u201cthrough the courtesy of Mr. Darwin D. Martin of Buffalo,\u201d Zande will receive \u201c[i]ssues of The Christian Science Monitor<\/em> from May 17 through June 30, including twenty to contain the results of the National Prohibition Survey.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

013 <\/strong>May 21. Martin to Elizabeth Hench<\/a> [trustee], with a copy and postscript to Mrs. Zande, stating that he is changing the by-laws by striking out the requirement that \u201cneither a majority or any trustees need to be Kentucky residents.\u201d [P.S. to Mrs. Zande: \u201c[T]hanks to Miss Heinz for forwarding Mrs. Martin\u2019s delayed telegram.\u201d Encloses an envelope for a Sun Up property.]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

014<\/strong> May 21. A copy for Miss Wood of a note to Walter L. Brown, Buffalo Public Library, from [unsigned, likely Martin], stating that PMSS (\u201ca most interesting school of which I am a trustee\u201d) would like a \u201clist of one-book-man\u2019s books,\u201d and naming a few examples.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

015-016<\/strong> May 24. Two-page letter from Martin to Mrs. Zande, [015] <\/strong>asking about the School\u2019s liabilities. His architect, Frank Lloyd Wright, suggested a title change to a poster to \u201cA Mountain Man\u2019s Hopes,\u201d omitting reference to \u201cold man.\u201d Provides additions to PMSS\u2019s mailing list with explanations. [016] <\/strong>Martin inspired J.S. Duncan, of Chicago, former president of Addressograph Co., to visit PMSS. Martin suggests that the School does its own printing, which he offered to organize. He gives examples of vocational printing in other schools. Asks about improving mail service at Laden and selling woven hickory bark seat dining-room chairs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

019<\/strong> May 25. Martin to Mrs. Zande, about Zande\u2019s awning order and his order for a bedspread from Miss [Florence] Daniels<\/a> (weaving instructor).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Darwin D. Martin 1927 Correspondence 1: June<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

024 <\/strong>June 4. Martin To Mrs. Zande, enclosing a draft of PMSS By-Laws for Board approval, slightly revised by having removed the mandate that trustees must be Kentucky residents.
025<\/strong> Copy of the BY-LAWS, 1927: Members of the Advisory Board shall elect from their number, the Trustees and then they are voted for by the members of the Board of Trustees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

017-018 <\/strong>June 8. Two-page letter from [truncated, likely Zande] to Martin. [017]<\/strong> Describes her and Berto\u2019s holiday visit to Beaufort, SC, with Miss [Abby] Christensen<\/a> and Miss Burger. Sent his list of books to Miss Wood who is summering at Chapel Hill. Provides a list of PMSS liabilities and an update on finances. [018] <\/strong>Answers his question about biographical notes on the contribution cards and about considering a printing shop on campus. Gives reasons why the students should not work with certain printed material. Tells of her efforts to improve the post office deliveries; where he can write for a list of Appalachian Mountain private schools (Russell Sage Foundation). \u201cHickory split-bottomed chairs are $1.85 apiece.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

020 <\/strong>June 10. Encloses an appeal from the National Literacy Crusade, clippings from Buffalo newspapers about \u201cthe scorn of mountaineers for Red Cross assistance,\u201d and a letter from C.N. Manning<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

021-022 <\/strong>The appeal letter from the National Illiteracy Crusade, Washington, DC, (Mrs. Cora Wilson Steward, Director – aka \u201cMoonlight Schools lady\u201d), listing board of directors, stating their mission, and asking for pledges. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

026 <\/strong>June 13. KP (Katherine Pettit) to Martin, approving the By-Laws. \u201cBig Log House<\/a> enjoyed you so much, and I hope you will always have some time for that group of children when you come to Pine Mountain. The boys and girls got so much out of your visit.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

027<\/strong> June 21. (Unsigned, possibly Zande) to Martin, expressing appreciation for his assistance in fundraising for a new dormitory and recruiting new staff. Mentions moonlight schools in Kentucky and the effects of flooding on the community as described in the enclosed letter from Kitty Ritchie<\/a>. Miss Key is volunteering her services to the State Board of Health, and Mr. Manning and Mr. Jouett of L. and N. Railroad joined a commission to \u201cRehabilitate the Kentucky Mountains.\u201d Mentions the awnings, Mr. Manning\u2019s endorsement of the By-Laws, and Dr. [Alfreda] Withington<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

028<\/strong> June 21. Martin to Mrs. Zande, updating her on getting better postal service \u201cover the Star Route from Pine Mountain to Laden, Ky\u201d by contacting a former Postmaster General who became a lawyer in Washington. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

029 <\/strong>June 24. EZ (Zande) to Martin. The train schedule recently changed to an earlier time, so \u201cour effort to have mail taken by the morning train was frustrated.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

030 <\/strong>June 24. Martin to Mrs. Zande, suggesting that Miss [Evelyn K.] Wells prepare a \u201csocratic dialogue for Pine Mountain\u201d similar to the \u201cLiterature of the Thessalonica Agricultural and Industrial Institute.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

034 <\/strong>June 25. EKW (Evelyn K. Wells) to Martin, asking prices of Shaw-Walker steel filing cabinets; asked details about the newly married Himmelsbach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

031-032<\/strong> June 30. Two-page letter to Martin from EZ (Zande). Mentions his helping get L. & N. train service to Lynch; purchasing laundry machinery; Republic Metalware catalogue. Zande attests to Columbus Creech<\/a>\u2019s ability to be the \u201cboss\u201d of the camp on Big Laurel. She tells a story about Columbus Creech that she heard from Mr. Bird, illustrating his \u201cuprightness.\u201d Mentions Mr. Wrigley and Piney Woods ads for his chewing gum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Darwin D. Martin 1927 Correspondence 1: July<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

035<\/strong> July 1. Martin to Miss Wells, providing the cost of a Globe-Wernicke filing cabinet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

039<\/strong> July 1. Martin to Mrs. Zande, advising her to write to Mrs. Richardson.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

036 <\/strong>July 5. (Unsigned, apparently Wells) to Martin, about ordering the filing cabinet and her plans to raise money for it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

033 <\/strong>July 7. Martin to Mrs. Zande. He thinks Mrs. Parke will come to PMSS and provides updates on the other issues they had been discussing: L.& N. train to Lynch, an enamel ware order, paying Miss Daniels, writing Mrs. Richardson. Comments on Columbus Creech.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

037<\/strong> July 8. Martin to Miss Wells. He has ordered the filing cabinet and will pay for it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

038<\/strong> July 14. (Unsigned, likely Miss Wells) to Martin, expressing appreciation for the gift of a filing cabinet. Mrs. Zande had a \u201cgood report from her doctor\u2026.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

023 <\/strong>July 25. EZ (Zande) to Martin. Zande comments on a response she received from Mrs. Cora Wilson Stewart after Zande had asked for a report. Orders a dozen canvas cots for emergency use at the School, such as at the Infirmary, at clinics, and during the opening of school, \u201cwhen it is quite desirable to have more children than we have beds for. Our experience has taught us that some homesick ones are going to drop out during the first few days.\u201d Also asks for prices of mattresses and provides sizes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

040 <\/strong>July 26. Martin to Mrs. Zande, enclosing a letter from Russel Sage Foundation stating \u201cthat it knows of no census of Appalachian mountain private schools.\u201d Mentions “Julius Rosenwald\u2019s benefactions to colored primary schools\u201d and Mrs. Campbell.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

041<\/strong> July 27. EZ (Zande) to Martin, confirming that \u201cChester Blanton was the boy who met you in 1919.\u201d Tells a story about him (with typhoid fever); nephew of Mrs. Henry Creech<\/a>. Mentions appreciation for Sweets Architectural Catalogue and filing case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

042<\/strong> July 28. (Unsigned, likely Zande) to Martin, with the outcome of auditor Mr. Mansell\u2019s visit. He had \u201cfine things to say about Miss Jones\u2019 first year of work on the books\u2026.He considers that our relations with [treasurer] Mr. [C.N.] Manning are too informal, and as our endowment funds grow larger he thinks we should conform to ordinary business custom more\u2026.\u201d She gives examples of what those customs are, such as the board approving the investments instead of herself doing so; and using a safe deposit box in the School\u2019s name and with another trustee present when the box is opened each month. Mansell suggests working \u201ctowards these suggestions gradually\u201d; Zande asks if these suggestions could come from Martin as president of the Board of Trustees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Darwin D. Martin 1927 Correspondence 1: August <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

043<\/strong> August 1. Martin to Mrs. Zande, advising the contents of the letter to Mr. Manning from the Chairman of the Board. He will write the letter with \u201cMr. Mansell’s and your literary efforts as a basis.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

044<\/strong> August 4. EZ (Zande) to Martin, enclosing a copy of a letter from her to Mr. Manning, feeling \u201cthis would be the most direct and simple way of putting the matter before him.\u201d Asks about mattresses and cots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

046<\/strong> August 6. Martin to Mrs. Zande. A set of books will be sent to Miss Wood from W.H. Lowdermilk & Co, Washington DC. He lists eight books.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

045<\/strong> & 047<\/strong> August 6. [045] <\/strong>Martin to Mrs. Zande, enclosing a letter from the American Laundry Machinery Co. and compares sizes and prices of the current Thor cylinder with the one from the company. Asks the rate in HP and watts of the Delco. Writing to Hoppes Water Wheel Co. [047]<\/strong> August 2. J.S. Thomson, Representative in Buffalo for The American Laundry Machinery Co. to Martin, providing quotes on laundry equipment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

048-049 <\/strong>N.D. <\/strong>Two-page specification sheet for \u201cThe American Globe Wood Washer,\u201d 30\u201d diameter by 48 \u201c long — end header, single geared.
050-051 <\/strong>N.D. Two-page specification sheet for \u201cThe American Globe Wood Washer,\u201d 30\u201d diameter by 48\u201d long — belted motor driven.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Next: DARWIN D. MARTIN 1927 Correspondence 2<\/a><\/strong> – Part 2: August 9 – December 29<\/p>\n\n\n\n

See also: DARWIN D. MARTIN Board<\/a> <\/strong>– Biography<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Return to: DARWIN D. MARTIN Correspondence Guide<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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