Subseries

This subseries chronicles the personal life, family relations and finances of Jeanne Grignon Nyson.

It includes a marriage contract dated November 24, 1915, between Jeanne Grignon and Bengt-William (Bill) Nyson, a journalist born in Christiania (Oslo), Norway (who apparently inspired the title character in Germaine Guèvremont's novel, Le Survenant), and an invitation to the celebration of their union the following day. There is also a Superior Court judgment formalizing their separation on January 18, 1931, when Bill Nyson was living in New York City.

The subseries also contains correspondence sent to Jeanne Grignon, notably from her husband. In a handwritten letter dated July 4, 1929, Nyson discusses his work situation and precarious finances, promising to send his wife money as soon as his job becomes permanent. Bill Nyson's letters often mention his twin daughters (Germaine and Jeanne Nyson). For example, in the same July 1929 letter, he explains that he had previously sent two paper dolls, one for each girl. A typewritten letter dated August 16, 1930, written on stationery with The New York Times letterhead, mentions sending money for their 14^th birthday. In a missive sent to his wife on March 24, 1930, he says he has enclosed a note for the girls.

In addition, the subseries contains a note dated October 30, 1944, from a cousin of Jeanne Grignon Nyson confirming that the maintenance of a cemetery plot registered in the name of Médard Grignon has been paid for in perpetuity. Another cousin, author Claude-Henri Grignon, replies to her Easter greetings with a warm missive sent from St. Adèle on April 22, 1968. There are also two letters from the Wartime Prices and Trade Board, dated September 18 and 19, 1944, respectively, concerning a salary payment and the refund of retirement contributions. Several letters document Jeanne Grignon Nyson's efforts to obtain a war veterans allowance from the Department of Veterans Affairs since her husband was in the military during the First World War.

Finally, the series is completed by certificates and contracts documenting Jeanne Grignon Nyson's financial investments, such as stock certificates issued by United Securities Limited, Pandora Cadillac Gold Mines Limited and Aldermac Copper Corporation, Ltd.