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Letter From Linda Grace Hoyer To John Updike, November 29, 1950, Linda Grace Hoyer Nov 1950

Letter From Linda Grace Hoyer To John Updike, November 29, 1950, Linda Grace Hoyer

Linda Grace Hoyer Family Correspondence

In this typed letter from Linda Grace Hoyer to her son, John Updike, Linda addresses her views on the world, and provides John with advice about peace. Linda speaks critically about television newscasters and the war in Korea.


Letter From Linda Grace Hoyer To John Updike, October 16, 1950, Linda Grace Hoyer Oct 1950

Letter From Linda Grace Hoyer To John Updike, October 16, 1950, Linda Grace Hoyer

Linda Grace Hoyer Family Correspondence

In this typed letter from Linda Grace Hoyer to her son, John Updike, Linda relates a story about attending church with the family. Linda confides in John about living with her parents and updates John about her novel, describing her writing experience.


Letter From Linda Grace Hoyer To John Updike, September 23, 1950, Linda Grace Hoyer Sep 1950

Letter From Linda Grace Hoyer To John Updike, September 23, 1950, Linda Grace Hoyer

Linda Grace Hoyer Family Correspondence

In this hand written letter Linda Grace Hoyer updates her son John Updike about the last day of their travels in New England before they return home to Plowville, Pennsylvania. Linda updates John about the restaurants they ate at, television, football and church. Linda questions how she will carry on with John now at college, but she knows this is something he must do.


Notes From The Reading Daily Times, 1858-1859, Alfred L. Shoemaker Jan 1950

Notes From The Reading Daily Times, 1858-1859, Alfred L. Shoemaker

Alfred L. Shoemaker Folk Cultural Documents

A set of handwritten notes copied from The Reading Daily Times, transcribed by Alfred L. Shoemaker circa 1950. The notes cover topics including humorous ballads, an old turtle, and the death of a "Wurst Frau."