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Letter From Linda Grace Hoyer To John Updike, December 7, 1950, Linda Grace Hoyer
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
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 Linda Grace Hoyer To John Updike, November 5, 1950, Linda Grace Hoyer
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, October 23, 1950, Linda Grace Hoyer
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 20, 1950, Linda Grace Hoyer
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, September 30, 1950, Linda Grace Hoyer
Letter From Linda Grace Hoyer To John Updike, September 30, 1950, Linda Grace Hoyer
Linda Grace Hoyer Family Correspondence
In this typed letter from Linda Grace Hoyer to her son John Updike, she provides guidance for John's time at Harvard - including his roommate, Christopher Lasch, his choice of courses, and his intended concentration of study. Linda also gives John updates about life at home in Plowville.
Letter From Linda Grace Hoyer To John Updike, September 27, 1950, Linda Grace Hoyer
Letter From Linda Grace Hoyer To John Updike, September 27, 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 classmates at Harvard University while providing study tips to her son. Linda encourages John to enjoy his time as a student, and also gives him updates about the family dogs and life at home.
Letter From Linda Grace Hoyer To John Updike, September 24, 1950, Linda Grace Hoyer
Letter From Linda Grace Hoyer To John Updike, September 24, 1950, Linda Grace Hoyer
Linda Grace Hoyer Family Correspondence
In this typed letter from Linda Grace Hoyer to her son John Updike, Linda encourages John to see a doctor at Harvard Medical School about his allergies. Linda also tells John about their visit with Don and Mary Updike in Greenwich, Connecticut.
Letter From Linda Grace Hoyer To John Updike, September 22, 1950, Linda Grace Hoyer
Letter From Linda Grace Hoyer To John Updike, September 22, 1950, Linda Grace Hoyer
Linda Grace Hoyer Family Correspondence
In this hand written letter, Linda Grace Hoyer tells her son, John Updike, about traveling in New England, and experiences while staying with Don and Mary Updike in Greenwich, Connecticut. Linda speaks at length about the Glass Flowers exhibit at Harvard University, and tells John to visit when life gets dull.
Letter From Linda Grace Hoyer To John Updike, September 21, 1950, Linda Grace Hoyer
Letter From Linda Grace Hoyer To John Updike, September 21, 1950, Linda Grace Hoyer
Linda Grace Hoyer Family Correspondence
In this hand written letter from Linda Grace Hoyer to her son, John Updike, Linda gives John advice about life at Harvard University, urging him to ask questions and seek help from his advisor. Linda mentions Robert Benchley, who wrote for The Harvard Lampoon during his time at the University.