30 July 1969

Robinson, Joyce, 1957-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard DiChristina

One letter addressed to Richard J. DiChristina from Joyce Robinson dated July 30, 1969. Pertains to her schoolwork and Richard's basic training. She mentions her expected trip to visit Richard at Fort Dix. Relays that she will stop at her Uncle Bob's in East Brunswick, New Jersey on her way there and provides his phone number for Richard to call her on Wednesday night. Joyce mentions family who are visiting and that Beth and Steve just had a baby boy. She writes that she is "so lonely around here all by myself" and that she is looking forward to seeing him.

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30 July - 1 August 1969

Robinson, Joyce, 1957-?

Header Record

Title: to Richard DiChristina [Decimalized .01-.02]

Two letters sent in the same envelope from July 30- August 1st.

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30 July 1969

Robinson, Joyce, 1957-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard DiChristina

One letter addressed to Richard J. DiChristina from Joyce Robinson dated July 30, 1969. Pertains to visiting Richard's mother, updates on family members and attending a performance of Romeo and Juliet. She mentions she visited Richard's mother and that they spoke of the christening for the new baby. She reminds Richard that he will need to obtain a letter from the church in order to be a godfather to his niece. Joyce asks him if he might be able to request one from the Catholic Church where he has been attending Mass. She asks him if it might be best to wait until "you get out" to marry.

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1 August 1969

Robinson, Joyce, 1957-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard DiChristina

One letter addressed to Richard J. DiChristina from Joyce Robinson dated August 1, 1969. Pertains to family updates and details on her upcoming trip to visit him. Joyce writes that there is a bus strike preventing her from getting their airline tickets. She hopes he can come home with "us" because "it would be great to fly with you." Joyce briefly discusses their relationship, stating "Hon I don't want to find anyone else. Really." She cannot wait to see him in six days and closes by assuring him they will get married "some day. O.K?"

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15 July 1969

Robinson, Joyce, 1957-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard J. DiChristina

Joyce starts by addressing the letter to "Dear Someday Husband" and writes throughout how much she loves Richard. She mentions that her parents went to the Melody Fair and that she and Greg are home. She also mentions a school friend Jim who came over to get pictures of prom. Joyce updates him on her classes and asks how Richard is doing, mentioning that there are only 23 days left of basic training. She asks about his health and how he is doing after a cold. Joyce also mentions that the next day "the guys are leaving for the moon." Referencing the Apollo 11 mission. Joyce closes the letter…

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