Letter from G. E. Valley Jr. to Calvary Cemetery, Woodside, Queens, asking whether Caroline F. Baack, widow of Edward Baack, and any of their children are buried there; Edward was a brother of his grandmother Frances J. Baack Cummins.

[Notebook p. 86. Copy of GEV's typed letter to Calvary Cemetery, pasted in. Heading "Baack".] GEORGE E. VALLEY, JR. 607 MAIN STREET, CONCORD, MA 01742 617 369 5692

September 15, 1986

The Superintendent Calvary Cemetery 49-02 Laurel Hill Blvd. Woodside N.Y. 11377

Dear Sir:

I have reason to believe Calvary Cemetery is the burial place of Caroline F. Baack, the widow of Edward Baack, who at one time resided (about 1890) in the neighborhood of Washington Avenue and 183 Street. Because I do not know the exact date and place of her death, I am unable to request a copy of her death certificate from the City. If Mrs Baack is interred in Calvary Cemetery, I would appreciate knowing how I might obtain a copy of the burial transcript, or the date and place of her death.

If any of the children of Edward and Caroline Baack are also interred in Calvary, please let me know.

My relation to Mrs. Baack is that her husband was a brother of my grandmother, Frances J. Baack Cummins.

Thankyou very much for your efforts in answering my query.

A self addressed, stamped envelope is enclosed for your convenience.

Sincerely yours, [signed] George E. Valley, Jr. George E. Valley, Jr. Professor of Physics, Emeritus Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Printed on September 15, 1986, FILE VLCMF6