Keys application to teach English. The name of the school appears to be "Merkel" but it is somewhat illegible. The application is not dated but it states that she received her teaching certification from UT-Austin in 1935 and that she had been teaching for one month at the time of the application, March 4-April 5, 1935. The applicant is instructed to obtain at least one letter of reference from a "man of influence." The name Keys used on the application was "Martha Frances Mulkey."
Letter from Keys' aunty, Madge Mulkey, to President Eisenhower about his upcming appearances in Texas. Inlcuded news clippings an except from a recent letter that Keys wrote about the drought in West Texas.
Letter from Key's aunt, Madge Mulkey, to H.E. McCulloch, the mayor of San Angelo, regarding the letter to wrote to President Eisenhower about his appearances in TX. She believs that her letter is the reason that Eisenhower has chosen to make a stop in San Angelo and she is asking if her Keys and her husband may be allowed to meet Eisenhower.
Letter to Madge Mulkey (Key's aunt) from H.E. McCulloch, the mayor of San Angelo, confirming receipt of her letter requesting that her niece be introduced to President Eisenhower.
Two news clippings from the San Angelo Standard Times about multiple clubs that Keys was a part of, all of which had been joined under the Texas Federation of Women's Clubs.
Color photograph of Keys. Text on the back of the photo says "Monday after Easter April 4, 1983. Frances Keys is sitting on a hot rock by some beautiful wildflowers near Llano, Texas."
Letter to Betty Crocker from Keys, nominating her mother, Ella Mulkey, for an outstanding homemaker aware. Keys outlines her childhood and adolescence with her widowed mother. She explains that her father died before WWI while her mother was pregnant with her younger son. Keys's older brother developed a heart condition and died young as well. Keys's mother turned their home into a boardinghouse into order to bring in additonal money and was generally seen as a good woman in her community.
Letter from Frances Mulkey Keys to her husband, Albert Keys, about her visit to her mother. She tells him about shopping trips and how her mother is keeping a very close eye on her. The visit appears to be due to Key's pregnancy. She mentions maternity clothes and asks Albert about taking home a dresser that has been at her mother's house for some time that will be suitable for the baby's room.
Letter from Frances Keys to Emmitt Lehr and the Wall Board of Education. Keys is tendering her resignation from her position as a teacher due to her poor health for at least a year.
Letter to Frances Keys from a Finnish pen pal that she connected with from a magazine ad. The pen pal's name is illegible and the letter is very dense and difficult to read. Much of it appears to be about the sender's home in Finland, her husband and family, her education, and hobbies. She also mentions that she knows her English may not be good and asks for corrections if it isn't too much trouble.
Letter from Frances Keys, addressed to "Dear Whoever." Letter regards her and her husband's trip to Finland to meet her long-time pen pals Aune and Pentti Parma. She details the many people she met, the plentiful food, sightseeing tours, and the many wars that have taken place between Finland and Russia.
Letter from Frances Keys to Emmitt Lehr and the Wall Board of Education. Keys is requesting to be re-hired as a third grade teacher for the upcoming school year. She states that her health has improved and her ulcer is healed.
Letter from Frances Keys, addressed to "Dear Whoever." Letter regards her and her husband's trip to Finland to meet her long-time pen pals Aune and Pentti Parma. She details the many people she met, the plentiful food, sightseeing tours, and the many wars that have taken place between Finland and Russia.
Letter from Frances Keys to her mother about her road trip to the east coast with Mildred Beatty, Mrs. Shirley, and Mrs. Bailey. No specific reason is given for the trip but Keys mentions that they will be leaving PA (where they are staying with Mrs. Gale) for Atlantic City the next day and will be back to PA in a week's time.
