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Come with me as I meet my Mother through this series of letters, she died when I was 6 months old and this is my very first real glimpse into her world, who she was, who she wanted to be and how she loved my Father.
A collection of 36 letters hand written by my Mother Joyce at University of Denver and sent to my Father Earl at University of Colorado Boulder when they were first engaged in 1952. The letters span from September 1952 - January 1953. My Mother died from Breast Cancer in 1971 at the age of 40. The original language of the letters is read intact to maintain the integrity of the authenticity of her words, 1952 is a very different time culturally and economically.

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  • Letter 9 10/14/1952 Spaghetti, Sweaters, and Something Deeper

    Letter 9 10/14/1952 Spaghetti, Sweaters, and Something Deeper
    Aug 17 2025

    In this letter from October 14, 1952, Joyce offers a vibrant blend of daily college chaos and soul-deep vulnerability. She shares casual updates—class confusion, dance plans, roommate drama, and midnight cravings for pancakes—with the same ease she later shifts into a raw and beautifully written expression of love and longing for Earl. From hiding borrowed items to polishing her engagement ring, Joyce juggles the silly and the sacred in equal measure.

    Topics include:

    • Genetics class confusion and being the professor’s go-to
    • Food cravings: spaghetti, pancakes, and fried chicken
    • Planning for the homecoming dance and wardrobe worries
    • Roommate antics (including one being locked in the closet!)
    • Deep reflections on love, dreams, and emotional connection
    • Polishing her ring, work-day scuffs, and shopping errands
    • Counting down to a phone call and clinging to the closeness of words

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    7 m
  • Letter 8 10/13/1952 Homecoming Plans and Monday Emotions

    Letter 8 10/13/1952 Homecoming Plans and Monday Emotions
    Aug 10 2025

    In this October 13th, 1952 letter, Joyce shares another vivid snapshot of her college life—from skipping classes and planning the homecoming dance to musing about corsages, psychiatric interviews, and Monday blues. Amid playful teasing and heartfelt longing, she reflects on her finances, piano practice, dorm life, and the weekly emotional rhythm of missing her sweetheart. Packed with charm, dry humor, and a tender close, this letter blends small college details with big feelings.

    Topics include:

    • Skipping class and sharing coffee with friends
    • Homecoming dance logistics and corsage dilemmas
    • Psychiatrist interviews and tongue-in-cheek “sex problems”
    • Piano practice and organ rental aspirations
    • Dorm cleaning and roommate surprises
    • Financial relief and future Christmas travel plans
    • The emotional arc of missing Earl week after week

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    8 m
  • Letter 7 10/08/1952 Scratch Pad, Sock Diamonds, and Missing You

    Letter 7 10/08/1952 Scratch Pad, Sock Diamonds, and Missing You
    Aug 3 2025

    In this intimate, handwritten letter from October 8, 1952, Joyce shares her unfiltered thoughts and daily moments from college life—academic procrastination, social drama, a leaky pen, and a longing for connection with her sweetheart. Set against the backdrop of campus routines and small apartment life, her reflections are equal parts charming, chaotic, and poignant. From swim sessions and Mu Phi Epsilon to spilled coffee and sock diamonds, this entry is a slice of mid-century emotional life at its most tender and honest.

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    8 m
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