8 October 1969

Richard, Mrs. M., fl. 1966-1970

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Nancy

Nancy's grandmother writes to say she hopes Nancy had a nice time visiting home. Nancy's grandmother mentions Tillie (Te Te) and Bob and relays that she went to Sears with Nancy's mother. She writes she hopes to sew today and asserts she knows Nancy is studying hard.

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14 October 1969

Richard, Mrs. M., fl. 1966-1970

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Nancy

Nancy's grandmother writes that the weather is turning cooler and reminds Nancy to dress warmly. Nancy's grandmother mentions she is still seeing a doctor but has been feeling much better. She suggests that they see "Camelot" which is playing at Tulane University. She reports that Nancy's mother has been busy, but in good spirits.

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25 October 1969

Anderson, Robert A., Mrs., fl. 1966-1970

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Nancy

Nancy's mother writes that Bobby received his ring and that she is happy that Nancy found her own ring. She mentions several people including the homecoming queen from Grace King High School. Nancy's mother mentions her reserve in wanting to see "Jimmy Dean" at the Blue Room since she would prefer to stay home and rest. She reports that Nancy's grandmother, who has not been feeling well, has been upset by news about Lodge. She tells Nancy to let her know if she needs money and hopes she is feeling well.

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28 October 1969

Richard, Mrs. M., fl. 1966-1970

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Nancy

Nancy's grandmother writes she has been sewing for Nancy and mentions Tillie (Te Te) and Charles who is "running around up north." She speaks of Richard who is working on the Gulf Coast. Nancy's grandmother mentions she will be getting new neighbors and mentions Nancy's mother whom she took a ride with yesterday. As in most of her letters to Nancy, she closes by saying Nancy is missed.

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1 November 1969

Anderson, Robert A., Mrs., fl. 1966-1970

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Nancy

Nancy's mother encloses a check (not included) for Nancy that is due perhaps for tuition or school meals. She tells Nancy to try to get by although she may be short on money.

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1 November 1969

Anderson, Robert A., Mrs., fl. 1966-1970

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Nancy

Nancy's mother writes about what is happening at home while Nancy is away at school. She mentions football games, what others in her family are doing, and the events at Grace King High School where she works. She has sketched the Grace King school ring. She encloses three dollars (not included) for Nancy for meals in addition to two newspaper "items" (not included) she thinks Nancy may find interesting. She asks if Nancy may be able to come home over the weekend and closes by saying that everyone sends their love.

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6 November 1969

Anderson, Robert A., Mrs., fl. 1966-1970

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Nancy

Nancy's mother writes to inform Nancy she is feeling better and that Te Te (Tillie) and Samuel visited her. She mentions that Stevie took care of Samuel and put him to bed. Nancy's mother is concerned for Te Te (Tillie) who "gets fed up with Hattie Sue." Nancy's mother asks Nancy to "stretch it next week," most likely referring to her finances.

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18 November 1969

Richard, Mrs. M., fl. 1966-1970

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Nancy

Nancy's grandmother writes to let Nancy know she is in the process of sewing pants for her and mentions Nancy's mother and Tillie (Te Te). Nancy's grandmother also mentions her grandfather and that she is working on things for the baby. She writes that there is not much else news to relay.

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2 December 1969

Richard, Mrs. M., fl. 1966-1970

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Nancy

Nancy's grandmother writes that the family misses Nancy when she is at school but that she is glad Nancy is in college as it is good for her. She mentions, Tillie (Te Te), Steven, whom Nancy's mother misses when he is away, and Nancy's father. Nancy's grandmother mentions her recent doctor's appointment, that she is still working on sewing Nancy's clothes, and that she attended a recent singing performance. She closes with "We love you" and signs the letter, "Grandpa, Grandma." Address and phone number of Roy Zuppardo written on back of envelope.

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10 December 1969

Richard, Mrs. M., fl. 1966-1970

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Nancy

Nancy's grandmother writes about Nancy's prior weekend away from school and the weather. Her grandmother mentions her sewing clothes for Nancy. She discusses Steven's driver and that she wants to go to Canal Street when she can. She also mentions Morris who left on his ship on December 10, 1969.

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13 December 1969

Anderson, Robert A., Mrs., fl. 1966-1970

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Nancy

Nancy's mother writes Nancy, describing the recent events and people at home and reminding Nancy to write to her grandmother who has been feeling despondent. She tells Nancy she has not yet shopped for Christmas and that Bobby took the ACT test on December 13, 1969. She mentions Wayne, who is fishing this morning, and his wife, and Te Te (Tillie) who have visited. She writes that she has not seen "you know who." She mentions Mrs. Kemp from Grace King High School where she works who "managed to be civil" to her. She describes the difficulty she and her grandmother are having sewing Nancy's…

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5 January 1970

Anderson, Robert A., Mrs., fl. 1966-1970

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Nancy

Nancy's mother has enclosed a letter from Herbert (GLC09600.19.02) that she apologizes for opening and reading. Nancy's mother discusses her changed plans to not leave Grace King High School where she is employed and the various interactions with the school's staff. She mentions her own birthday and the gift from Nancy's father (Bob), Nancy, Bobby, and Stevie. Nancy's mother reminds her to write to her grandmother and Herbert.

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5 January 1970

Herbert, fl. 1966-1970

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Nancy

Herbert writes Nancy that he thinks of her and is always waiting to hear from her. He received her letter which made him very happy, especially because of his presence at the "depressing place" where he is stationed. He is glad she likes the watch he sent her and wishes he saw her before he returned to the "hell hole." Herbert mentions that Christmas and New Year's were not too eventful for him. He went to Tijuana on Christmas and spent New Year's at the barracks. He hopes she is happy and in good health and closes by saying, "May God Bless You and may all your problems be small ones," signed…

GLC09600.19.02

8 January 1970

Richard, Mrs. M., fl. 1966-1970

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Nancy

Nancy's grandmother writes that she is glad Nancy is back to school after the weekend. She mentions she received a letter from Edna and that Morris "got his rating" and is working towards his next one. She also relays that Morris is working on his cross-stitch, and that Nancy's mother has a cold.

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February 26, 1970

Anderson, Robert A., Mrs., fl. 1966-1970

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Nancy

Nancy's mother writes that she hopes Nancy's flu is better and sends her money (not included) for her meals at school. Nancy's mother mentions her work where Mrs. Casey spent the day. She states that "nothing went right." Nancy's mother sends Nancy her mail and a newspaper clipping. She closes by writing that she has not seen Chuck and that she will write again this weekend. Insert: Wedding Shower invitation for Bettie Logue.

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7 March 1970

Anderson, Robert A., Mrs., fl. 1966-1970

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Nancy

Nancy's mother writes to Nancy about the weather and their family and friends. She writes that she is watching television and mentions Roy who will be going to Alexandria for a basketball game. Nancy's mother closes by mentioning that Roy Taormina asked for her and that she will see her next week.

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12 March 1970

Richard, Mrs. M., fl. 1966-1970

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Nancy

Nancy's grandmother writes to Nancy about the weather and their family's goings-on. She mentions Tillie (Te Te) is having trouble with her leg. Nancy's grandmother and mother are still sewing Nancy's dress. She remarks that Nancy's grandfather visits Nancy's house every day and would not ever miss going.

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21 March 1970

Anderson, Robert A., Mrs., fl. 1966-1970

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Nancy

Nancy's mother writes Nancy to let her know Chuck and his fiancee, Vicki, visited her. Chuck had also tried to visit on prior occasions, however no one was home. Nancy's mother reports that Chuck looked well, drives a Datsun now, and gave Vicki a hope chest. Chuck has been working in Indiana and Kentucky, and Nancy's mother suggests he may visit Nancy too next weekend when Nancy is home. Nancy's mother also mentions she had a hard work week. She inserted an invitation (not included) in the mail for Nancy as well.

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22 April 1970

Richard, Mrs. M., fl. 1966-1970

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Nancy

Nancy's grandmother writes about the weather and that she has finished sewing Nancy's dress. She relays Monday's activities and the things she bought in town. She mentions Nancy's mother was tired and not well after having gone "across the river." Nancy's grandmother writes that Hattie Sue enjoyed dinner held at her house on Sunday.

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2 May 1970

Anderson, Robert A., Mrs., fl. 1966-1970

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Nancy

Nancy's mother writes to let Nancy know that Stevie is going to the Grace King High School prom and that he has picked up Bobby's route to earn money for the date. She mentions Joey would like her to visit him.

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5 May 1970

Richard, Mrs. M., fl. 1966-1970

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Nancy

Nancy's grandmother writes that "everybody is well" and that she was missed over the weekend. She mentions she went shopping with Nancy's mother. She informs Nancy that the Troub wedding has been cancelled and that Edna is coming home in June. Nancy's grandmother hopes to spend time with Nancy before school begins again for Nancy. Lastly, she mentions Bobby's graduation and that she will see her soon.

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19 May 1970

Anderson, Robert A., Mrs., fl. 1966-1970

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Nancy

Nancy's mother writes, dated Monday, that Mr. Brown is willing to give Nancy her job again for when she returns home from school. Her mother mentions she may see "The Women" with Shirley. She also encloses money (not included) for Nancy. Letter dated by post mark. Additional letter enclosed dated Saturday evening, GLC09600.28.02.

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19 May 1970

Anderson, Robert A., Mrs., fl. 1966-1970

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Nancy

Nancy's mother writes, dated Saturday evening, that she tried to reach her at school but was unsuccessful. She mentions that Nancy's dress has arrived at home, that they have been invited to another wedding, and that they also received an invitation to a Jimmy Carson's fiance's shower. Nancy's mother discusses who was and wasn't invited to another engagement party and who felt slighted for not being invited. She mentions that a man called for Nancy and that she "will die with curiosity" until she knows who it is. Nancy's father thinks it was Mr. Adler, and Nancy's mother concedes it probably…

GLC09600.28.02

24 September 1970

Richard, Mrs. M., fl. 1966-1970

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Nancy

Nancy's grandmother writes that her grandfather is under care for his pains, probably at a hospital, but that he looks good. She mentions "they took his smokes away" and for Nancy to not work too hard and to take care of herself. She also warns her not to go anywhere on her own as "there is a lot of trouble everywhere." She closes by mentioning her birthday for which Nancy's parents gave her a cake and reminds her that she will write again soon.

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19 October 1970

Anderson, Robert A., Mrs., fl. 1966-1970

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Nancy

Nancy's mother writes that her grandfather is "getting along, sometimes good, sometimes bad." Her mother mentions she has been visiting the hospital where he is a patient three times a day in addition to going to work so her time has been limited, preventing her from writing sooner. She reports that Edna reluctantly left for Iowa, but that her grandmother was relieved although she felt bad about it as well. She sends her three dollars (not included) and writes that she hopes Nancy is feeling better now. Letter dated by post mark.

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