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Letter from Ghulam Husayn ‘Amiri to Qamar al-Muluk ‘Amiri
Letter from Ghulam Husayn ‘Amiri to his wife, Qamar al-Muluk ‘Amiri, advising her to go on a diet because of her illness and have cinchona and milk, expressing his sadness for the passing of Sakinah’s mother, news of Husayn Khan’s intention to get married, talking about the letter to the addressee by Bibi Khayr al-Nisa’ on behalf of Hajiyah Haji Khanum, Ghulam Husayn ‘Amiri’s sister, how she hides her affection for Qamar al-Muluk fearing Husayn Khan’s mother, who along with Nasir Nizam’s wife has been badmouthing Qamar al-Muluk. He then talks spitefully about Husayn Khan’s mother and...
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Doctor's permission for marriage in Indiana, 1911
Passage of a bill in Indiana's parliament that requires couples to acquire a certificate of health from their doctors in order to prevent disease transmission
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Regarding the quarreling between Ilkhani and Samsam al-Mamalik, the author suggests reconciling through arranged marriage between the two clans of Kalhur and Sanjabi. The author tells the addressee if this dispute is not resolved as soon as possible, it will become a bigger problem. The letter also addresses the recovery of Amin al-Mamalik.
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Letter
Letter of greeting addressed to my dear Khanum
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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
Letter about the writer's illness and loneliness, a fifty-two year old woman who wants to get married, discontent about staying in Shiraz, promising to send orange seedlings before Nawruz, complaining about the mujtahid who has instructed the addressee's sister to ask for alimony, and some other news
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Letter from Mahd-i ‘Ulya to Nasir al-Din Shah, 1869 or 1870
Mahd-i ‘Ulya writes about sending Qurban‘ali Bayg with cucumber and eggplant pickles, sour cherries, and qavut; her sickness and a visit by Mirza Hasani Hakim, Mirza ‘Abd al-Vahhab from Farahzad, and Mirza Riza. She mentions sending back a girl, whom she had considered for marriage to the addressee, to her mother after learning about her seizures and sends the ring meant for her to Nasir al-Din Shah to give to ‘Ayishah Khanum.
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The Memories of Sakinah Ashrafi (Banu-yi Ashraf)
Sakinah Ashrafi (Banu-yi Ashraf), as recorded in a family gathering on 3 Feb 1971 in Tehran, one year before her death. She talks about weddings in the family and narrates related anecdotes. Banu-yi Ashraf (1890-1972) was the daughter of Zibandah Khanum and Ghulam Husayn Khan Ashrafi, and the wife of Musa Ashraf al-Mulk (Ashrafi). Other people in this gathering are: ʻAbd Allah Ashrafi (Banu-yi Ashraf's brother), who recorded the audio, Bihjat al-Muluk Muʻizzi (ʻAbd Allah Ashrafi's wife, and the daughter of Ruqayyah Muʻizzi (Amir Muʻizzi) and Basir Khaqan Muʻizzi whose wedding is described...
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Letter from Qamar al-Muluk Isfandiyari
Probably to her son, Muhammad ‘Amiri; about his trip, news of the family, including Nusrat Allah’s children being sent to a school in Isfahan except Mihran and Mihrdad, who will be staying in Kirman, Niptun’s marriage ceremony in Tehran, her own blurred vision, Mirza Muhammad Khan's collection of pistachios in Abariq, and discusses her pilgrimage
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Letter from Qamar al-Muluk Isfandiyari
Probably to her son, Muhammad ‘Amiri; includes greetings and family news such as his aunt’s funeral ceremony. She also mentions waiting for the addressee to come back before doing her eye surgery.
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