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Letter From Linda Grace Hoyer To John Updike, October 11, 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 own unrest since John has left for college. Linda speaks about working on her novel versus doing chores around the home and seems to resent her husband, Wesley, for taking on some of the household planning. Linda tells John that his leaving has given her time for contemplation about herself.

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

Linda Grace Hoyer Family Correspondence

In this typed letter from Linda Grace Hoyer to her son, John Updike, Linda speaks about some unrest at home in Plowville. Linda and her father have come to a disagreement about the frequency of correspondence and advice John receives while at Harvard University.

Letter From Linda Grace Hoyer To John Updike, October 9, 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 not feel discouraged while at Harvard University. She airs her views on the importance of having a college degree, while questioning the worth of college itself. She also expresses her frustration with her writing attempts, noting that she has begun to write in John's old room at home.

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 Wesley Russell Updike To John Updike, October 4, 1950, Wesley Russell Updike

Linda Grace Hoyer Family Correspondence

In this handwritten letter from Wesley Russell Updike to his son, John Updike, Wesley informs John about life at home - including his teaching at Shillington High School and a trip to the Alleghenyville auction. Wesley urges John to stay focused at college, take care of his health, and pursue becoming a writer for the Harvard Lampoon.

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.

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

Linda Grace Hoyer Family Correspondence

In this typed letter, Linda Grace Hoyer writes to her son John Updike about life at home and her interactions with her father John Franklin Hoyer. Linda urges John to write a letter to the Shillington Lions Club, thanking them for their check. Linda also provides encouragement to John about the Harvard Lampoon magazine.

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

Linda Grace Hoyer Family Correspondence

In this typed letter, Linda Grace Hoyer gives her son, John Updike, updates about life at home - including a trip to the movies and the harvesting of hay. She also notes a conversation that John's father had regarding scholarships.

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 28, 1950, Linda Grace Hoyer

Linda Grace Hoyer Family Correspondence

In this typed letter, Linda Grace Hoyer describes concerns she has for John Updike during his time at Harvard University. Linda addresses thoughts about dating and John's work, comparing the environment at Harvard to her own experience at Cornell University.

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.

Undated Letter From Linda Grace Hoyer To John Updike, Linda Grace Hoyer

Linda Grace Hoyer Family Correspondence

In this typed letter, Linda Grace Hoyer updates her son, John Updike, about life at home - including the family dogs, the weather, and people who have asked about him. Linda informs John that both a blanket and a subscription to The New Yorker magazine will be delivered to him at Harvard University.

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 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.

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

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.

Symbolism, James Hearst

James Hearst Documents

A partial typescript of a talk given by James Hearst, with edits. The symbol discussed the most is the Sun.

Doom To Bloom, Robert Frost

James Hearst Documents

The poem Doom to bloom by Robert Frost sent as a Christmas greeting in 1950.

Holiday Greetings From Robert Frost, Robert Frost

James Hearst Documents

The poem On a tree fallen across the road (to hear us talk) by Robert Frost, signed by him and sent as a Christmas greeting in 1949.

Portland Junior College News, 04/22/1948, William H. Poor

Portland Junior College News (1948-1950)

Dr. Bogue To Give Dedication Talk -- Students Attend First Assembly in New Hall -- Students To Get Free Admission to Sports Events -- Alumni Will Meet May 2 -- Graduation Will Be Held June 20 -- They Were Right! -- Nearly Third of Students Have Jobs; Average Age 21 -- Stag Chosen As Name of Yearbook -- U.S. College Enrollment At Peak, Higher Education Leaders Agree -- Library Book Drive Starts - Students Make Appeal To Service Clubs For Volumes

The Farmer Pays His Debts, James Hearst

James Hearst Documents

An essay on the economic aspects of farming published in the April 12, 1947 issue of The Nation.

The Achievements Of The American Negro In The Present Era, Coleridge M. Churohill

All-Inclusive List of Electronic Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

The Treatment Of Adolescence In Contemporary American Literature., Goldie Mae Fertig

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

Talk On Symbolism, James Hearst

James Hearst Documents

An edited typescript of a talk on symbolism and the Symbolist movement in literature, given sometime after the 1939 New York World's Fair.

The Interpretation Of The American Civil War In American Fiction., Florence Murray Bailey

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

Portland Junior College Comments, Portland Junior College

PJC Comments (1937)

Currents of Comment -- These Names Made This News -- Log of P.J.C. Ski Gulls

An Anthology Of Holy Cross Verse, College Of The Holy Cross

Holy Cross Bookshelf

A collection of poetry compiled from The Holy Cross Purple, a literary publication produced by the students of the College of the Holy Cross. The selections included in this anthology appeared in The Holy Cross Purple between 1920 and 1937.

The volume's endpapers are an illustrated map of the college campus circa 1937.

Spine title: Anthology of Holy Cross Verse: 1920-1937

Death Of Charles E. Hearst

James Hearst Documents

An article from the Cedar Falls daily record reporting on the death of Charles E. Hearst, the father of James Hearst.

Present Status Of Teacher Training Courses In Industrial Arts In Teacher-Training Institutions Belonging To The American Association Of Teachers Colleges, G. E. Nicholson

All-Inclusive List of Electronic Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

September 21, 1932: To Geneva Cornell, Archives

The Lucinda Lenore Merriss Cornell Collection – Letters

Letter to Geneva Cornell from Ohio State Teachers Retirement System; discussing her retirement package.