This sub-series contains letters collected and kept by Helen Kermott Penfield. The bulk of these letters are from Wilder Penfield. Penfield wrote to Helen almost every second day, sending her detailed accounts of life at Princeton and Oxford, as well as extensive descriptions on his personal outlook and inner life. Helen preserved these letters in meticulous order. This sub-series also contains letters from Helen’s mother and grandmother among others. Finally, this sub-series contains a great number of condolences received following the death of Wilder Penfield.
Letters from WGP dated from 1909 to 1910, detailing life at Princeton and the early years of their relationship; a note written on a piece of cork bark (?); seven postcards.
Postcard from WGP to HKP; telegram from 'Bill' to WGP dated 1917, correspondence from WGP to HKP dated 1915, discussing WWI, etc; letter to Herbert Penfield from WGP at Merton College, Oxford.
Correspondence from WGP to HKP, dated 1915, from Merton College, Oxford; a letter with pressed flowers; one letter on American Women's War Hospital letterhead.
Correspondence from WGP to HKP dated 1915-1916, discussing life at the Johnstone Reckitt Military Hospital, HKP's Christmas present, their first engagement present, his personal aspirations, etc.
Correspondence from WGP to HKP dated 1917, discussing their relationship, his career aspirations and application for an opoprtunity, a photograph she sent him, his decision to leave on duty (?), his 26th birthday, etc; an Easter card.
