Subseries B. William P. and Emma C. Bancroft correspondence consists of transcriptions of the correspondence of WPB and ECB in letterbox format are included in this sub-series. In addition, there are handwritten notes to family, friends, and business acquaintances. Of particular interest is correspondence between Bancroft and Frederick Law Olmstead, who was hired by Bancroft to design parks in Wilmington, while the City of Wilmington preferred Menke & Menke. Letterboxes 1-22 are indexed and annotated. This sub-series also includes Emma Bancroft’s letter book transcriptions from 1925 through 1928, as well as notes to/from family and the U.S. Government offering her views on the futility of war and the need to reduce the building of warships. Also included are letters to Emma from her children and grandchildren, with a brief biography, a remembrance, and a copy of a photograph of Emma.