Letter from Dora Giffen to her family describing their reaction to the news of the death of Marion, presumably a relative, and husband of Ethel. The letter also describes Dora's activities and those of her fellow missionaries in Cairo.
Letter from Dora Giffen to her family describing activiites after the death of her Uncle John Giffen, as well as the activities and health of other missionaries in or passing through Cairo.
Letter from Dora Giffen to her family describing her activities as a missionary in Egypt and the political situation there, specifically the response of Egyptians to their independence from the British and the new king, Sultan Fu’ād.
Letter from Dora Giffen to her family describing her activities as a missionary in Egypt and the political situation there, specifically the transition of Egypt to a sovereign state and Sultan Fu’ād's becoming the first King of Egypt.
Letter from Dora Giffen to her brother John Willard Giffen in which she wishes him a happy birthday and describes her activities as a missionary in Cairo.
Christmas letter from Dora Giffen to her family in which she describes her work as a missionary and alludes to political dissatisfaction in Egypt.
Letter from Dora Giffen to her father (Elliot M. Giffen) and family at home in Ohio in which she describes the death of her uncle, John Giffen and his funeral arrangements. Also included is a letter from Mrs. Alice Askren inviting her to vacation with them, with Dora's commentary on it.
Letter from Miss Faheema Saeed to Dora Giffen, wishing her well and reporting her reaction to a letter received from Dora.
Letter from Josephine Martin to her cousin Dora Giffen from on board the "Asia," and describing her travel plans between India and Europe, with stops in Palestine and Egypt on the way.
Letter from Dora Giffen to friends in Egypt, describing her travels through Palestine and Syria, including visits to Jerusalem and Damascus. She mentions the passing of U.S. President Warren G. Harding.
Letter from May A. Reynolds to Dora Giffen and Laura Wright, missionaries in Egypt, about her travels and experiences and delivery of packages between the U.S. and Egypt; written on board the S.S. Adriatic.
Letter from Dora Giffen, written to her family on the day on which her brother, Martin was graduating from college. Dora also describes life and activties as a missionary in Egypt.