The fonds currently consists of a single series titled "Letters from Helen", which contains 5 files of letters from Helen Waugh to Lawrence Broe, and 1 file of photographs and greeting cards. The records span 1938-1947.
Broe, LawrenceSeries consists of letters, photographs, and greeting cards, envelopes, and one postage stamp sent from Helen Waugh to Lawrence Broe between 1938 and 1947.
Lawrence Broe is referred to as "Larry" throughout the records in this series.
12 letters and 11 envelopes written by Helen Waugh to Lawrence Broe during the year 1938.
Broe, LawrenceHelen thanks Lawrence for sending a letter and a photo.
Helen questions Lawrence's dedication to her and the reasons behind extended silences.
Helen extensively enquires about her relationship with Lawrence and updates him on her life.
Helen informs Lawrence that she has moved and describes her Thanksgiving Day activities.
Helen responds to Lawrence, inviting him to visit and attend dog races, adding romantic sentiments.
Helen expresses regret for possibly causing offense to Lawrence and laments that they cannot be together despite their feelings.
Helen thanks Lawrence for a long letter and explains her friendship with another man.
Helen admonishes Lawrence for infrequent correspondence while she visits Waterford, Ontario.
Helen reports that she has been offered a job as a nurse at the Ruptured and Crippled Children's Hospital.
Helen says she has cashed a cheque from Lawrence and has enrolled in a 9-month course for physiotherapy.
Helen admonishes Lawrence for lack of return letters and describes her new living arrangements.
Helen expresses disappoint in a lack of correspondence on her birthday.
8 letters, 8 envelopes, and 1 gift tag sent from Helen to Larry throughout 1939.
Broe, LawrenceHelen wonders why Lawrence has not written for two months and enquires as to his wellbeing.
Helen thanks Lawrence for his letter and describes her health concerns.
Helen writes after a long wait with updates on her schooling and personal life.
Helen expresses condolences to Lawrence on the loss of his brother and worries for Lawrence's own health.
Helen informs Lawrence that she is owed a letter for her birthday and is planning a visit from her parents.
Helen thanks Lawrence for a letter and gift. She also addresses the struggles of the newly-declared war in Europe.
Helen apologizes in a letter for her lack of correspondence due to her busy schedule. A tag for a gift to Lawrence was folded into the letter.
3 letters and envelopes sent from Helen Waugh to Lawrence Broe during the year 1940.
Broe, LawrenceHelen describes her disrupted Christmas and enquires about Lawrence's.