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Johnson, Roseann, Goodford, 1941- to Bill

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09606.11 Author/Creator: Johnson, Roseann, Goodford, 1941- Place Written: National City, California Type: Typed letter Date: 25 May 1966 Pagination: 6 p. : envelope Height: 28 cm, Width: 21.5 cm Order a Copy

One letter addressed to William E. Johnson from Roseann dated May 25, 1966. Pertains to receiving a raise at work; Bill moving to Long Beach; and other updates. Mentions meeting Joyce Tonti over a phone call whose husband is a "career" in the service. Roseann mentions Admiral Bomberger who will be speaking at an upcoming event. Notes that she may live with her parents for three months while Bill will lives in Long Beach. She closes by mentioning the silks he bought for her for which she is still seeking a pattern.

Johnson, William E., fl. 1965-1976
Johnson, Roseann Goodford, 1941-
Tonti, Joyce, fl. 1966
Bomberger, fl. 1966

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