Ina Dillard Russell

During this period, Russell began to build a relationship with Richard's younger brothers, who were attending UGA.

After graduating in 1889, Russell began teaching third grade at Washington Street School in Athens, Georgia, while gaining experience in playing the piano.

The Georgia State College for Women renamed its library to honor Ina and her five daughters, back in 1932.

[7] Russell raised eight sons and seven daughters on the family farm in Winder, Georgia where she also managed several tenant farmers, while her husband pursued his career as a politician.

She began her teaching career in the Washington Street School located near Athens, Georgia in 1889 at the third grader level.

The letters explain how she manage to live a stable life while raising her 15 kids until their adulthood.

Alex, Ina's youngest son, received letters from his mother more often when he graduated from Emory School of Medicine in 1935.

Russell's letters would have instructions to her children and family on living healthy, good behavior, and the importance of learning at a young age.