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Letter From Linda Grace Hoyer To John Updike, January 25, 1951, Linda Grace Hoyer
Letter From Linda Grace Hoyer To John Updike, January 25, 1951, Linda Grace Hoyer
Linda Grace Hoyer Family Correspondence
In this typed letter from Linda Grace Hoyer to her son, John Updike, Linda discusses interactions with church members and others who brought up unpleasant memories of the past.
Letter From Linda Grace Hoyer To John Updike, January 24, 1951, Linda Grace Hoyer
Letter From Linda Grace Hoyer To John Updike, January 24, 1951, Linda Grace Hoyer
Linda Grace Hoyer Family Correspondence
In this typed letter from Linda Grace Hoyer to her son, John Updike, Linda discusses the latest Harvard Lampoon and mentions seeing John's old friends in Shillington. She also describes conflicting feelings about the portrayal of American women in a recent episode of America's Town Meeting of the Air.
Letter From Linda Grace Hoyer To John Updike, October 31, 1950, Linda Grace Hoyer
Letter From Linda Grace Hoyer To John Updike, October 31, 1950, Linda Grace Hoyer
Linda Grace Hoyer Family Correspondence
In this typed letter from Linda Grace Hoyer to her son, John Updike, Linda reminisces about the anniversary of their move from Shillington to Plowville, and describes memories of John during the move. Linda also reports on attending a speech by R.G. Le Tourneau and comments about Christianity and money.
Letter From Linda Grace Hoyer To John Updike, October 25, 1950, Linda Grace Hoyer
Letter From Linda Grace Hoyer To John Updike, October 25, 1950, Linda Grace Hoyer
Linda Grace Hoyer Family Correspondence
In this typed letter from Linda Grace Hoyer to her son, John Updike, Linda tells John about a recent play she has seen and provides her critiques on the writing, acting, and directing. She also encourages John to obtain a copy of a poetry magazine, Different, edited by Lilith Lorraine.
Letter From Linda Grace Hoyer To John Updike, October 13, 1950, Linda Grace Hoyer
Letter From Linda Grace Hoyer To John Updike, October 13, 1950, Linda Grace Hoyer
Linda Grace Hoyer Family Correspondence
In this typed letter from Linda Grace Hoyer to her son, John Updike, Linda alludes to the reading she has been doing to prepare for her novel. Linda mentions a poetry magazine she sent to John, entitled Different, and describes a visit to the dentist in Shillington, Pennsylvania.
Letter From Linda Grace Hoyer To John Updike, October 12, 1950, Linda Grace Hoyer
Letter From Linda Grace Hoyer To John Updike, October 12, 1950, Linda Grace Hoyer
Linda Grace Hoyer Family Correspondence
In this typed letter from Linda Grace Hoyer to her son, John Updike, Linda addresses the family's holiday plans and informs John that his decision to return home or stay at Harvard is entirely up to him. Linda updates John about the family's finances and encourages him to go on outings at least once a week.
Postcard From Wesley Russell Updike To John Updike, October 5, 1950, Wesley Russell Updike
Postcard From Wesley Russell Updike To John Updike, October 5, 1950, Wesley Russell Updike
Linda Grace Hoyer Family Correspondence
In this postcard from Wesley Russell Updike to his son, John Updike, Wesley provides details about the suit he and Linda ordered for John.
Letter From Linda Grace Hoyer To John Updike, October 3, 1950, Linda Grace Hoyer
Letter From Linda Grace Hoyer To John Updike, October 3, 1950, Linda Grace Hoyer
Linda Grace Hoyer Family Correspondence
In this typed letter from Linda Grace Hoyer to her son John Updike, Linda urges John to find comfort while experiencing being homesick at Harvard University. Linda gives John reassurance that his experience is normal, and provides support.