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Letter From Linda Grace Hoyer To John Updike, December 11, 1950, Linda Grace Hoyer

Linda Grace Hoyer Family Correspondence

In this typed letter from Linda Grace Hoyer to her son, John Updike, Linda asks about John's grades and his plans for returning home for Christmas. Linda discusses her husband's reaction to "the dog story" and writes about her mother joining the Lutheran church.

Letter From Linda Grace Hoyer To John Updike, December 7, 1950, Linda Grace Hoyer

Linda Grace Hoyer Family Correspondence

In this typed letter from Linda Grace Hoyer to her son, John Updike, Linda apologizes for inserting her opinions regarding Nancy Wolf. Linda updates John about the finances of the farm, and comments on the health of her husband, Wesley.

Letter From Linda Grace Hoyer To John Updike, December 6, 1950, Linda Grace Hoyer

Linda Grace Hoyer Family Correspondence

In this typed letter from Linda Grace Hoyer to her son, John Updike, Linda praises John on his school work and anticipates his return home for Christmas. Linda reminisces about her desire to be an essayist in her youth.

Letter From James Laughlin To Hubert Creekmore (05 December 1950), James Laughlin, Hubert Creekmore

Hubert Creekmore Collection

Laughlin writes from New York City on New Directions Publishing Corporation letterhead to Creekmore in Jackson, Mississippi, to respond to Creekmore's letter of November 27, 1950. Laughlin discusses the permissions and copyrights for Creekmore's book, Treasury of Translations. He also discusses Chicago banning of Maude Hutchins's book A Diary of Love. Includes envelope.

Letter From Linda Grace Hoyer To John Updike, December 3, 1950, Linda Grace Hoyer

Linda Grace Hoyer Family Correspondence

In this typed letter from Linda Grace Hoyer to her son, John Updike, Linda updates John about recent events in the Lutheran Evangelical church. She comments on John's latest Harvard cartoon and inquires about his plans to return during the holiday break.

Letter From Linda Grace Hoyer To John Updike, December 1, 1950, Linda Grace Hoyer

Linda Grace Hoyer Family Correspondence

In this typed letter from Linda Grace Hoyer to her son, John Updike, Linda is critical of John's relationship with Nancy Wolf and expresses disappointment that he called her home during Thanksgiving vacation.

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, November 27, 1950, Linda Grace Hoyer

Linda Grace Hoyer Family Correspondence

In this typed letter from Linda Grace Hoyer to her son, John Updike, Linda comments on John's latest portrait taken at Harvard and notes how he is changing. Linda describes the family's Thanksgiving in Trenton, New Jersey.

Letter From Linda Grace Hoyer To John Updike, November 24, 1950, Linda Grace Hoyer

Linda Grace Hoyer Family Correspondence

In this typed letter from Linda Grace Hoyer to her son, John Updike, Linda describes unhappiness in the way she has been treated by her husband, Wesley. She also details her thoughts about the film, Sunset Boulevard.

Letter From Linda Grace Hoyer To John Updike, November 22, 1950, Linda Grace Hoyer

Linda Grace Hoyer Family Correspondence

In this typed letter from Linda Grace Hoyer to her son, John Updike, Linda inquires about John's plans to return home over the holiday season. Linda updates John about life at home and asks about his finances while away at college.

Letter From Linda Grace Hoyer To John Updike, November 21, 1950, Linda Grace Hoyer

Linda Grace Hoyer Family Correspondence

In this typed letter from Linda Grace Hoyer to her son, John Updike, Linda provides an update about the health of her husband, Wesley. Linda describes the burden of growing old, and the workings of the farm in Plowville.

Letter From Linda Grace Hoyer To John Updike, November 18, 1950, Linda Grace Hoyer

Linda Grace Hoyer Family Correspondence

In this typed letter from Linda Grace Hoyer to her son, John Updike, Linda describes the Shillington High School play, and provides details about some of John's high school class mates. Linda praises John about his academic achievements while at college and updates John about life at home.

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

Linda Grace Hoyer Family Correspondence

In this typed letter from Linda Grace Hoyer to her son, John Updike, Linda congratulates John on an award he received for his writing on the high school Chatterbox publication. Linda discusses the diaries kept by her father and questions whether church attendance will improve the life of her mother.

Letter From Linda Grace Hoyer To John Updike, November 14, 1950, Linda Grace Hoyer

Linda Grace Hoyer Family Correspondence

In this typed letter from Linda Grace Hoyer to her son, John Updike, Linda congratulates John on his academic achievements. She provides John with an update on her work as a writer as well as her work on the family farm.

Letter From Linda Grace Hoyer To John Updike, November 10, 1950, Linda Grace Hoyer

Linda Grace Hoyer Family Correspondence

In this typed letter from Linda Grace Hoyer to her son, John Updike, Linda updates John about life in Plowville and shares news from Shillington High School.

Letter From Linda Grace Hoyer To John Updike, November 8, 1950, Linda Grace Hoyer

Linda Grace Hoyer Family Correspondence

In this typed letter from Linda Grace Hoyer to her son, John Updike, Linda asks John for advice about whether his grandmother should convert to the Lutheran church. Linda praises John for his academic achievements in literature and suggests he is on the right track to become a writer.

Letter From Linda Grace Hoyer To John Updike, November 7, 1950, Linda Grace Hoyer

Linda Grace Hoyer Family Correspondence

In this typed letter from Linda Grace Hoyer to her son, John Updike, Linda inquires about John's health while at college, worrying that it may have a negative impact on his career ambitions. Linda tells John about former classmates who have inquired about him at home.

Letter From Linda Grace Hoyer To John Updike, November 5, 1950, Linda Grace Hoyer

Linda Grace Hoyer Family Correspondence

In this typed letter from Linda Grace Hoyer to her son, John Updike, Linda inquires about John's health while he is away at college. Linda describes her worry about John and his sleeping schedule.

Letter From Linda Grace Hoyer To John Updike, November 2, 1950, Linda Grace Hoyer

Linda Grace Hoyer Family Correspondence

In this typed letter from Linda Grace Hoyer to her son, John Updike, Linda mentions the death of George Bernard Shaw and describes the impact of hunting season in Plowville. Linda discusses politics and the financial situation of the household.

The Pine Needle, Vol 5, No 1, Pine Needle Publications, Charles Lewis, Al Mersky, Sid Folsom, Nat Tarr, Joyce Mcgouldrick, Doug Kneeland

General University of Maine Publications

Libraries and archives collect materials from different cultures and time periods to preserve and make available the historical record. As a result, materials such as those presented here may reflect sexist, misogynistic, abusive, racist, or discriminatory attitudes or actions that some may find disturbing, harmful, or difficult to view.

Both a humor and literary magazine, The Pine Needle was a University of Maine student periodical that began publication in the fall of 1946, the first post-World War II semester that saw GI's returning to campus.

Unlike past UMaine student publications, The Needle celebrated the sexualization of co-eds and the use …

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 30, 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 acquire a warm coat for the winter while at Harvard. Linda updates John about life at home and compares their economic and social standing with other families they have met at church.

Letter From Linda Grace Hoyer To John Updike, October 27, 1950, Linda Grace Hoyer

Linda Grace Hoyer Family Correspondence

In this typed letter from Linda Grace Hoyer to her son, John Updike, Linda asks John about his scholarship money and urges John to obtain some warmer clothing while at Harvard University. She assures John that they need not be overly worried about finances.

Portland Junior College News, 10/26/1950, Portland Junior College

Portland Junior College News

Classes To Hold Elections Friday - Campaign To Lively Event on Campus -- Great Books Class Starts -- Longhair Club Begins Season -- Norman Hiersche Replaces Bicknell As Athletic Coach -- Former P.J.C. Students Transfer to 24 Colleges -- 225 Attend Class Here -- You And The Draft

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 23, 1950, Linda Grace Hoyer

Linda Grace Hoyer Family Correspondence

In this typed letter from Linda Grace Hoyer to her son, John Updike, Linda expresses concern about why John is so worried about his studies at Harvard University. Linda updates John about life at home, and once again describes how chores and the dogs are keeping her from working on her novel.

Letter From Linda Grace Hoyer To John Updike, October 22, 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 their recent experiences at the Evangelical Lutheran church. Linda also speaks about problems that Wesley Updike has been facing at his teaching job.

Letter From Linda Grace Hoyer To John Updike, October 20, 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 attend church while he is away at Harvard University. She also notes that church attendance and household chores have been preventing her from working on her novel.

Letter From Linda Grace Hoyer To John Updike, October 18, 1950, Linda Grace Hoyer

Linda Grace Hoyer Family Correspondence

In this typed letter from Linda Grace Hoyer to her son, John Updike, Linda updates John about life at home, including the recent PTA meeting his father attended. She also describes a visit from Mr. and Mrs. Rufus Lichfield of Long Lane Farm.

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.