While there's obviously tons of letters left to go through, this is the first mention - and my knowledge - of Cousin Anna Swanson. Through these letters there is such a great treasure trove of information and insight. From the daily life in the 1940s to death announcements to celebrations to simple questions we all now ask on Facebook, email, or texting. Though never so eloquently, it seems.
AB
Oakland, Nebr.
Jan. 30, 1945
Jan. 30, 1945
Marie –
I received your letter dated Jan. 5th and I was glad to hear from you. I have intended to write before and thank you for the $1.00 you sent.
I had a nice Christmas card from my cousin Anna Swanson. She wrote a nice note with the card. I will write at this time a few lines that she wrote. Quote – May God help you through this sad time. We too are very sorry that she has gone. (meaning my mother). And now I will write what Anna wrote about you. Quote – We had such a nice visit from Marie. She is a darling girl and it was out intention to have her and her husband out to see us long before this but her address was lost for a long time. Then after, found the curtains ect. Were not ready ect. – Unquote. So when you see her which I hope you will please be considerate. Because her intentions are good and I hope that if you invite them over to your apartment that they will be able to come. Won’t you invite them for me and be as patient as you can?
Have you heard from Lottie since you wrote to me? Did she write that she had received the plaid jacket for Martin?
Don’t forget to read over my letter and answer questions please.
I am still here part of the time.
Marie, if you wish you may send me some money please.
Have you heard from Betty lately? I hope that she is happy don’t you?
I hope that you write real soon.
I must close now and say good-by.
As ever,
I am,
Your Mother.
P.S. Marie I have a friend in Mpls and I have written to hear about my mother. Could you please write for me the sad news. You could write the letter on the type-writter. Whan became of Betty’s type-writter? The lady’s address is Mrs. Almanda Larson ... Would you mind asking her to write to me at Oakland, Nebr.
I received your letter dated Jan. 5th and I was glad to hear from you. I have intended to write before and thank you for the $1.00 you sent.
I had a nice Christmas card from my cousin Anna Swanson. She wrote a nice note with the card. I will write at this time a few lines that she wrote. Quote – May God help you through this sad time. We too are very sorry that she has gone. (meaning my mother). And now I will write what Anna wrote about you. Quote – We had such a nice visit from Marie. She is a darling girl and it was out intention to have her and her husband out to see us long before this but her address was lost for a long time. Then after, found the curtains ect. Were not ready ect. – Unquote. So when you see her which I hope you will please be considerate. Because her intentions are good and I hope that if you invite them over to your apartment that they will be able to come. Won’t you invite them for me and be as patient as you can?
Have you heard from Lottie since you wrote to me? Did she write that she had received the plaid jacket for Martin?
Don’t forget to read over my letter and answer questions please.
I am still here part of the time.
Marie, if you wish you may send me some money please.
Have you heard from Betty lately? I hope that she is happy don’t you?
I hope that you write real soon.
I must close now and say good-by.
As ever,
I am,
Your Mother.
P.S. Marie I have a friend in Mpls and I have written to hear about my mother. Could you please write for me the sad news. You could write the letter on the type-writter. Whan became of Betty’s type-writter? The lady’s address is Mrs. Almanda Larson ... Would you mind asking her to write to me at Oakland, Nebr.
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