Born October 15, 1893 – Died July 10, 1917 Named for her Mama’s sister, Jessie Lee Beaty, and for her Father’s sister, Catherine. She was loved by all and she loved all fiercely and deeply. She would walk her younger brother, Harold, to school and found that her lunch pail made a very convenient weapon,…Read more
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Harold Houchen
Document 2 – In Memory of “Daddy” Peratt
The church bulletin dedicated to the memory of Austin Peratt following his death in 1950.
Postcard 41 – Returning From The Fields
A friend of Harold using both sides of the postcard. I can read a few words but not everything, especially the front.
Postcard 39 – A Quick Note
A quick note from a friend to write that they didn’t have much to write. I guess it’s our text equivalent of “WYD” (What are you doing?)
Postcard 32 – “These lines from me, they show that I remember thee.”
A postcard depicting a 1908 Yale University show Harold’s fondness of Laura and his affinity for poetry
Postcard 30 – A Spelling Bee Flex
Harold’s friend talking about a spelling contest in 1909
Postcard 29 – An early note to Harrold
Harold and his family lived in southwest Oklahoma during the late 1800’s and early 1900’s. Postmarked in Altus and sent to “Harrold” in Elmer, OK, this card wishes him some “Heartiest Congratulations”. This is written by Sybal Myers and they are asking Harold if he is done picking cotton.
Postcard 27 – A heavy frost in 1914
Harold helped his father, N.L. Houchens, with the work at the farm. They had cotton, cows, pigs, and many other things to tend. Notice that Harold spells his own last name “Houchin” this time.
Postcard 25 – Seattle, Washington – Washington Plaza Hotel
Mr. and Mrs. Houchen’s friend, Joe, writes on the first day of Spring, 1971
Postcard 24 – Mineral Wells, Texas – New Piedmont Hotel
Harold writing to his wife, Mrs. Houchens, on a rainy day