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Letter of greeting, 1937
After the greetings, the writer talks about how much Khanum Sultan enjoyed visiting Tehran, and encourages the addressee to move to Tehran
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Letter from Ruzbahiyan to Mrs. Platt, 1934
The writer mentions the death of Dr. Susan Moody on October 23, 1934, and expresses his sadness. He also talks about the great contribution of Dr. Moody to the community and the Tarbiyat School, and hundreds of Baha’is showing up for her funeral.
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Letter to Mirza Hasan Khan
Addressed to Mirza Hasan Khan, about the drought, high prices, taxes, and asking about the lands in Isfand, telling about Rustam’s education and his extravagance, requesting some kashkilu and orange blossom water, and asking about persimmons the author had sent
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Letter to Mrs. Platt, 1929
Letter likely from Susan I. Moody to Mrs. Platt (Orol); talks about various groups of Baha'is around the US, the poor state of funding of the Tarbiyat School, the new woman (Adelaide) assisting in school management, a plan for the girls to take up weaving classes to make rugs to sell, and her own poor health.
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Letter from Susan Moody to Mrs. Platt
Mentions an enclosed photo of Tayirah (Tayirah Khanum's granddaughter), who needs a scholarship to persue her education at the Tarbiyat School; and requests funds for the school - both for students and building expenses.
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Muhammad ‘Ali Nizam Mafi (Salar Mu‘azzam) to Zahra Sultan ‘Izzat al-Saltanah
Muhammad ‘Ali Nizam Mafi (Salar Mu‘azzam) writes to his sister, Zahra Sultan ‘Izzat al-Saltanah, telling her that he has been busy with exams and done well, that he follows the news of Iran through the Istiqlal-i Iran newspaper, advises her to take care of her health and do some exercise, and requests that some money be sent to him by Mughis al-Saltanah. He then mentions one of his classmates' suicide over a girl. He states that the absence of the veil in Europe causes many problems, as many young men kill themselves over women and women poison themselves over men. He concludes that getting...
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Letter from Sarah Clock to Mrs. Platt
Includes the story of a man who converted to Baha'ism after a defeat by a small Baha'i man in a wrestling match, the same small man carrying ‘Abd al-Baha’'s tablets; a package they received from the addressee; and activities and funding for the school.
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Muhammad ‘Ali Nizam Mafi (Salar Mu‘azzam) to Zahra Sultan ‘Izzat al-Saltanah
Muhammad ‘Ali Nizam Mafi (Salar Mu‘azzam) writes to his sister, Zahra Sultan ‘Izzat al-Saltanah, telling her about his recreational activities in Finland after nine months of studying in St. Petersburg. He talks about the cholera epidemic in St. Petersburg and reassures his family that they are very far away from the epidemic. He is sorry that ‘Izzat al-Saltanah's teacher is leaving and advises his sister to practice from the books he had previously sent.
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Letters from Sadiqah Dawlatabadi to Fakhr Taj and Qamar Taj
Letters from Sadiqah Dawlatabadi to her half-sisters, Fakhr Taj and Qamar Taj Dawlatabadi, the daughters of Haj Mirza Hadi Dawlatabadi and his second wife, Munis Aqa. The collection, spanning from 1923 to 1961, includes letters sent during her time in Europe, letters sent back in Iran, and letters sent during Qamar Taj's stay in London. The subjects include a reception for the Ambassador of Afghanistan, a party hosted by the Alliance School, and the Congress of the International Alliance of Women in Paris.
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