Unraveling Workers’ Letters: The Voices behind Nelly Don

Bernice Anderson

Item

Title

Bernice Anderson

Description

Letter by factory worker expressing appreciation to Nell Donnelly Reed and the Donnelly Garment Company. The worker describes her work history in other garment factories and notes that the working conditions at the Donnelly Garment Company are much better.

Contributor

n/a

Date Original

July 14, 1937

Location

Kansas City, Missouri

Collection name

James A. Reed Collection, K0443

Identifiers

Box 34

Source

The State Historical Society of Missouri-Kansas City

Type

Text

Format

Letter

Transcript

Kansas City, Mo.
July 14, 1937

Mrs. Jas. A. Reed:

This letter is to show my appreciation for what you have done for me in the past, and are still doing.

I have never met you personally, but have had the pleasure of seeing you a great many times, and I, for one, want to stand by and help you in this time of trouble.

I have been with you for the past five years, and I can truthfully say that I have been more than satisfied with my work and pay.

I have never worked in a more clean and well managed factory.

I have worked in a good many factories in Kansas City and other cities. I would gladly tell anyone of the working conditions in other factories. I wouldn’t begin to compare them with Nelly Don.

If at any time I can help you in any way by testifying for you, I will gladly do so my own free will.

Your Devoted Employee

Bernice Anderson
204 E. Linwood
K.C.Mo.